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    Avera Health

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    Sioux Falls, SDWebsite6053227300

    About Avera Health

    Avera is a health ministry rooted in the Gospel. Our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives and health of persons and communities by providing quality services guided by Christian values.

    Focus Areas

    Rural healthPrimary and specialty medical careBehavioral healthMaternal and child healthCommunity health workers / population healthAmerican Indian healthTelemedicine / remote monitoringHealth equity and accessGrant writing and grant administration supportEnvironmental sustainability

    Who They Fund

    students/individual learners seeking scholarshipscommunity organizations or events seeking sponsorship

    About Avera Health

    Avera Health’s giving is closely tied to education and sponsorships in South Dakota, with some of the largest recent awards going to Sioux Falls institutions and colleges. In 2024, the foundation gave $1,867,032 to University of South Dakota Research Park in Sioux Falls for sponsorship, followed by $850,000 to Sioux Falls Catholic School Corporation for sponsorship. Those grants sit alongside substantial support for universities, schools, and community organizations, showing a pattern that reaches beyond health care alone while still staying aligned with Avera’s mission and service area. The foundation also uses philanthropic distributions to support Avera programs, facilities, and community health initiatives. Its active programs include Avera Foundation Philanthropic Distributions and Community Partnership/Donation Request, along with rural-health grant support through the Avera Rural Health Institute. Across the recent grant list, support appears in the form of sponsorships and scholarships as well as direct support for community-serving organizations. Named recipients include the University of Sioux Falls, Southeast Technical College, and Forward Sioux Falls, which together show how Avera Health combines institutional support with community-facing giving.

    What Avera Health Funds

    Education is a clear strand in Avera Health’s grantmaking. In 2024, they gave $525,638 to Southeast Technical College for scholarship support, and in 2023 they gave $286,000 to Mount Marty University for scholarships. They also supported the University of South Dakota with scholarship grants in both 2023 and 2024, at $273,000 each year. Community sponsorships form another major pattern. The foundation provided $250,000 in both 2023 and 2024 to Forward Sioux Falls for sponsorship, and it gave $110,000 in 2024 to Sioux Falls School District for sponsorship. Health and community well-being also appear through sponsorships to organizations such as Feeding South Dakota and the Boys & Girls Club of Capital Area, showing an interest in broader community infrastructure as well as education.

    How Avera Health Gives

    Avera Health’s typical grant size sits at a median of $18,572, with the middle half of awards ranging from $10,000 at the 25th percentile to $42,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grant list also shows a mix of very large institutional awards and recurring support across consecutive years, including repeated grants to the same recipients in 2023 and 2024. The foundation is a regular funder, and it makes program-related investments. It also accepts unsolicited requests through at least one community partnership channel and two Avera Rural Health Institute pathways, including grant interest and rural grants support.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $6.2M

    Total Assets

    $2.6B

    Total Revenue

    $359.1M

    Total Expenses

    $362.4M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $10K and $42K, with a median of $19K.

    25th Percentile

    $10K

    Median

    $19K

    75th Percentile

    $42K

    Geographic Reach

    Local9 states funded
    Funding intensity
    Low
    High
    Headquarters

    Leadership

    James Dover FACHE

    Accepts unsolicited proposals

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    EIN (Tax ID): 46-0422673Latest Form 990: 2026Total assets: $2.6B4 filings on recordFind their full 990 filing →
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    Funding Style

    scholarship/individual financial aidprogram/event sponsorshiprestricted/project-specific supportdirect service/granting

    Topics

    higher-education or vocational scholarshipssponsorship of community events or programsfinancial support for individual recipients (awards/grants)

    Where Avera Health Makes Grants

    Avera Health gives locally, and 87% of its grants go to recipients in South Dakota. The recent grants concentrate heavily in Sioux Falls, with additional awards in Aberdeen, Yankton, Pierre, Brookings, Mitchell, and Vermillion. In the recipient-country data, all grants in the provided sample went to U.S. organizations. The geographic pattern matches Avera’s service-area focus in South Dakota and nearby Upper Midwest communities.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Avera Health

    What does Avera Health fund most often?

    The recent grants show a strong emphasis on education and sponsorships, especially for South Dakota colleges, schools, and community organizations. The active programs also point to health-related priorities such as rural health, behavioral health, women’s and children’s services, and community health initiatives.

    How large are Avera Health’s typical grants?

    The typical grant size is $18,572 at the median, with $10,000 at the 25th percentile and $42,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants also include much larger awards for sponsorships and scholarships, showing a wide spread in award sizes.

    Does Avera Health accept unsolicited requests?

    Yes. The Community Partnership/Donation Request process accepts unsolicited requests, and the Avera Rural Health Institute has grant interest and rural grants support pathways that also accept unsolicited interest forms.

    Where does Avera Health give most often?

    South Dakota is the top state by grant count, and 87% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. Recent awards are concentrated in cities such as Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Yankton, Pierre, Brookings, Mitchell, and Vermillion.

    Are Avera Health’s grants mostly recurring or one-time awards?

    The recent data show repeated support to several recipients across multiple years, including University of Sioux Falls, Forward Sioux Falls, University of South Dakota, Mount Marty University, Presentation College, Northern State University, Aberdeen Catholic School Sys Inc, Sioux Empire United Way, and South Dakota State University.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Avera Health that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $5K – $47M

    Avera Rural Health Institute Grant Funding

    rural health carecommunity healthtelemedicine+5 more

    Who can apply: Focuses on rural health providers and community health needs throughout Avera’s service area. The page provides a Grant Interest Form for those looking for funding.

    Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; requests should be submitted as early as possible. For annual review, April 1 is strongly suggested for the coming fiscal year. Emerging needs may be reviewed after that date as resources permit.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Sioux Falls Catholic School CorporationSioux Falls, SD$850,0002026Donation
    Southeast Technical CollegeSioux Falls, SD$525,0182026Donation
    Northern State UniversityAberdeen, SD$500,0002026Donation
    South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD$395,0052026Donation
    Mount Marty UniversityYankton, SD$229,0002026Donation
    University of Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD$200,0002026Donation
    South Dakota Community FoundationPierre, SD$189,5412026Community Development
    Coalition to Strengthen America's HealthcareBethesda, MD$189,1002026Donation
    Feeding South DakotaSioux Falls, SD$163,2502026Donation
    University of South DakotaVermillion, SD$163,2142026Donation
    Sioux Falls School DistrictSioux Falls, SD$124,0002026Donation
    Southwest Minnesota State UniversityMarshall, MN$113,0002026Donation
    Sioux Empire United WaySioux Falls, SD$113,0002026Donation
    Mitchell School District 17-2Mitchell, SD$102,5002026Donation
    Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services IncYankton, SD$100,8762026Donation
    Washington High SchoolSioux Falls, SD$100,1002026Donation
    Washington Pavilion Management IncSioux Falls, SD$90,4672026Donation
    Women Religious Archives CollaborativeCleveland, OH$75,0002026Donation
    Mitchell Technical Institute FoundationMitchell, SD$67,0002026Donation
    Brookings School District 5-1Brookings, SD$60,0002026Donation
    EmbeSioux Falls, SD$57,5002026Donation
    Zoological Society of Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD$55,0002026Donation
    Helpline Center IncSioux Falls, SD$54,5002026Donation
    South Dakota SymphonySioux Falls, SD$54,5002026Scholarship
    Governor's Office of Economic DevelopmentPierre, SD$51,5002026Community Development
    Catholic Chancery OfficeSioux Falls, SD$50,0002026Donation
    Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen AreaAberdeen, SD$49,0002026Donation
    Sculpture Walk IncSioux Falls, SD$47,2502026Donation
    LifeScape FoundationSioux Falls, SD$45,0002026Donation
    Active GenerationsSioux Falls, SD$40,5002026Donation
    Pathways Shelter for Homeless IncYankton, SD$40,0002026Donation
    Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of CommerceSioux Falls, SD$39,5502026Community Development
    Furniture Mission of South DakotaSioux Falls, SD$37,2502026Donation
    Marshall Area YMCAMarshall, MN$33,0002026Donation
    Great Life Cares FoundationSioux Falls, SD$32,0002026Community Development
    Compass CenterSioux Falls, SD$31,0002026Donation
    Dakota ResourcesRenner, SD$30,0002026Donation
    Beresford School District 61-2Beresford, SD$30,0002026Donation
    Bishop Dudley Hospitality HouseSioux Falls, SD$30,0002026Donation
    NAMI of South DakotaSioux Falls, SD$30,0002026Scholarship
    River Cities Public TransitPierre, SD$25,0002026Donation
    Junior Achievement of South DakotaSioux Falls, SD$25,0002026Donation
    Presentation SistersAberdeen, SD$25,0002026Donation
    South Dakota Voters FirstSioux Falls, SD$25,0002026Donation
    DakotabilitiesSioux Falls, SD$25,0002026Scholarship
    Ronald McDonald House Charities of South DakotaSioux Falls, SD$25,0002026Donation
    Downtown Sioux Falls IncSioux Falls, SD$25,0002026Donation
    University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN$24,0002026Donation
    Delta Dental of SD FoundationPierre, SD$24,0002026Donation
    Fellowship of Christian AthletesSioux Falls, SD$20,5002026Donation

    Sioux Falls Catholic School Corporation

    $850,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Southeast Technical College

    $525,018
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Northern State University

    $500,000
    Aberdeen, SD2026

    Donation

    South Dakota State University

    $395,005
    Brookings, SD2026

    Donation

    Mount Marty University

    $229,000
    Yankton, SD2026

    Donation

    University of Sioux Falls

    $200,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    South Dakota Community Foundation

    $189,541
    Pierre, SD2026

    Community Development

    Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare

    $189,100
    Bethesda, MD2026

    Donation

    Feeding South Dakota

    $163,250
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    University of South Dakota

    $163,214
    Vermillion, SD2026

    Donation

    Sioux Falls School District

    $124,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Southwest Minnesota State University

    $113,000
    Marshall, MN2026

    Donation

    Sioux Empire United Way

    $113,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Mitchell School District 17-2

    $102,500
    Mitchell, SD2026

    Donation

    Lewis & Clark Behavioral Health Services Inc

    $100,876
    Yankton, SD2026

    Donation

    Washington High School

    $100,100
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Washington Pavilion Management Inc

    $90,467
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Women Religious Archives Collaborative

    $75,000
    Cleveland, OH2026

    Donation

    Mitchell Technical Institute Foundation

    $67,000
    Mitchell, SD2026

    Donation

    Brookings School District 5-1

    $60,000
    Brookings, SD2026

    Donation

    Embe

    $57,500
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Zoological Society of Sioux Falls

    $55,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Helpline Center Inc

    $54,500
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    South Dakota Symphony

    $54,500
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Scholarship

    Governor's Office of Economic Development

    $51,500
    Pierre, SD2026

    Community Development

    Catholic Chancery Office

    $50,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area

    $49,000
    Aberdeen, SD2026

    Donation

    Sculpture Walk Inc

    $47,250
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    LifeScape Foundation

    $45,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Active Generations

    $40,500
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Pathways Shelter for Homeless Inc

    $40,000
    Yankton, SD2026

    Donation

    Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce

    $39,550
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Community Development

    Furniture Mission of South Dakota

    $37,250
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Marshall Area YMCA

    $33,000
    Marshall, MN2026

    Donation

    Great Life Cares Foundation

    $32,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Community Development

    Compass Center

    $31,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Dakota Resources

    $30,000
    Renner, SD2026

    Donation

    Beresford School District 61-2

    $30,000
    Beresford, SD2026

    Donation

    Bishop Dudley Hospitality House

    $30,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    NAMI of South Dakota

    $30,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Scholarship

    River Cities Public Transit

    $25,000
    Pierre, SD2026

    Donation

    Junior Achievement of South Dakota

    $25,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Presentation Sisters

    $25,000
    Aberdeen, SD2026

    Donation

    South Dakota Voters First

    $25,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Dakotabilities

    $25,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Scholarship

    Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Dakota

    $25,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    Downtown Sioux Falls Inc

    $25,000
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation

    University of Minnesota

    $24,000
    Minneapolis, MN2026

    Donation

    Delta Dental of SD Foundation

    $24,000
    Pierre, SD2026

    Donation

    Fellowship of Christian Athletes

    $20,500
    Sioux Falls, SD2026

    Donation