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Welk Family Foundation

EIN 36-3579562 · SD

Public & Societal Benefit funderPublic & Societal Benefit funders in South DakotaAll South Dakota foundations
Typical grant ~$1K Funds in SD, ND, MN
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Welk Family Foundation based in SD paid 28 grants totaling $193.7K to 28 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $53K, with a median of $1K. Its largest recipients included Tekakwitha Living Center, Coteau Des Prairies Hospital, and Sisseton School District 54-2. Its application process is not specified in the filing.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$2,835,735
Giving (latest yr)
$193,721
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
28
Median grant
$1K
Recipients
28
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
1
Unsolicited applications
Unknown

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Tekakwitha Living Center$53,000
  • Coteau Des Prairies Hospital$50,000
  • Sisseton School District 54-2$19,000
  • Emmanuel United Church of Christ$15,000
  • Roberts County Rescue Inc$15,000

Where grants went

  • South Dakota$175,221 · 23 grants
  • North Dakota$15,000 · 1 grant
  • Minnesota$3,500 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (28)

Tekakwitha Living Center
Sisseton, SD
Upgrades to residents room flooring. Finishes and handicapped accessibility and support of capital expense to maintain a comfortable living environment for residents.
$53,000
Coteau Des Prairies Hospital
Sisseton, SD
Replace bathrooms, cabinetry. and furnishing to the north wing patient care rooms.
$50,000
Sisseton School District 54-2
Sisseton, SD
Ten general post-secondary academic and/or secondary vocational/technical scholarships.
$19,000
Emmanuel United Church of Christ
Hankinson, ND
HVAC maintenance - replace defective Geothermal Heat Pump Compressor. Handicap ramp decking and upgrade the signage at the front of the building.
$15,000
Roberts County Rescue Inc
Sisseton, SD
Purchase four handheld portable radios, used for communications on fire scenes.
$15,000
Sisseton Volunteer Fire Department
Sisseton, SD
Purchase four handheld portable radios, used for communications on fire scenes.
$15,000
Greater Sisseton Initiative Inc
Sisseton, SD
Gym renovation.
$4,000
Community Transit Inc
Sisseton, SD
Support for the rural transportation agency that is available for all residents in Northeast South Dakota
$2,500
Sisseton Area Ministerial Association
Sisseton, SD
Renovate and add space to our ministerial food pantry.
$2,000
Sisseton Swimming Pool
Sisseton, SD
Purchase of 10 thermoplastic coated commercial grade outdoor benches.
$1,100
Sisseton Youth Baseball Association
Sisseton, SD
Purchase of new lights and lighting system.
$1,000
Special Olympics Sisseton Area
Sisseton, SD
Provide continued opportunities of sports participation, physical activity, and social interaction for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
$1,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Welk Family Foundation's 990-PF filing does not specify whether it accepts unsolicited applications. Many private foundations give by invitation only, so confirm before applying.

Welk Family Foundation is classified as a Public & Societal Benefit funder. Civil rights, community improvement, philanthropy, science, and public-policy. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Welk Family Foundation reported 28 itemized grants totaling $193.7K. Individual grants ranged from $500 to $53K (median $1K).

Recent recipients include Tekakwitha Living Center, Coteau Des Prairies Hospital, Sisseton School District 54-2, among 28 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Welk Family Foundation is a private foundation based in South Dakota, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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