From public IRS filings
SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
BROOKINGS, SD · Education
Mission
ENHANCING EXCELLENCE BY CULTIVATING GENEROSITY AND TREASURING THE LOYALTY OF ALL WE SERVE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$73.3M
Total expenses
$62M
Total assets
$411.9M
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2025.
Who funds SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$113.1M in foundation grants on record from 58 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Group Return | $6.5M | 4 |
| South Dakota Community Foundation | $3.6M | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $1.4M | 4 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation | $1.3M | 4 |
| Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing | $781K | 2 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation | $600K | 3 |
| Monument Health Rapid City Hospital | $500K | 1 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $402K | 2 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $398K | 3 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $344K | 4 |
Leadership
STEVE ERPENBACH (Principal officer)
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