The Robert And Rita Elmen Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-5767798
Foundation Overview
Based in Sioux Falls, SD, The Robert And Rita Elmen Foundation has awarded 350 grants totaling $10,482,840 to organizations in South Dakota, Minnesota and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $30 to $1,625,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$10,482,840
Total Assets
$97,849,927
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
35
Median Grant
$25,000
% Median Grant Growth
+25%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 23%
8 of 35 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
South Dakota
77% of all grants are concentrated in South Dakota, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within South Dakota, funding concentrates in Sioux Falls (89%), Pierre (6%), Mission (2%).
Funding Trajectory
+551%
Strong 551% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (67%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Robert And Rita Elmen Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $80,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Building Project | 2023 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Augustana College | $200,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building | 2023 |
| Sioux Falls Care | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2023 |
| The Banquet | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Feeding Meals | 2023 |
| Gustavus Adophus College | $10,000 | Saint Peter, MN, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Res Fdn | $100,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Reserach | 2023 |
| Sd Symphony Orchestra | $65,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Great Plains Zoo | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Zoo For Everyone | 2023 |
| Brain & Behavior Reserach Council | $120,000 | New York, NY, US | Reserach | 2023 |
| St Francis House | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Shelter Trainingfor Those In Need | 2023 |
| Augustana Uninvesity | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating Forthe Library | 2023 |
| The Glory House | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Long Term Housing | 2023 |
| Levitt Foundation | $35,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Face It Together | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Our Saviors Lutheran | $250,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Library | 2023 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $125,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Palisades Stateparkcapital Camp. | 2023 |
| Emilys Hope | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | To Help Those With Drug Addiction | 2023 |
| Lunch Is Served | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Call To Freedom | $35,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | To Stop Sextrafficing | 2023 |
| Sansum Diabetes Reserach | $120,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Reserach | 2023 |
| Tall Grass | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Alcohol And Drugaddiction Treatment | 2023 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $40,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Food For The Needy | 2023 |
| Bishop Dudley House | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Shelter Forhomeless | 2023 |
| Sf Area Community Foundation | $1,625,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Science Bldgfor Augustanauiversity | 2023 |
| St Vincent De Paul (Diaper Ministry | $12,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Diapers | 2023 |
| Expontent Philanthropy | $815 | Washington, DC, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Sd Parks & Wildlife | $25,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Outdoor Campusexpansion | 2023 |
| Avera Foundation | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building Fund | 2023 |
| Wegner Arboretum Society | $300,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Tree Educationgarden | 2023 |
| Center For Western Studies | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Promising Future | $35,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Multi Culuralcenter | 2023 |
| Childrens Home Society | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Help Line | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Sucide Prevention | 2023 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $80,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Building Project | 2022 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Augustana College | $200,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building | 2022 |
| Sioux Falls Care | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| The Banquet | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Gustavus Adophus College | $10,000 | Saint Peter, MN, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Res Fdn | $100,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Reserach | 2022 |
| Sd Symphony Orchestra | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Great Plains Zoo | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Big Cats Exhibit | 2022 |
| Brain & Behavior Reserach Council | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Reserach | 2022 |
| St Francis House | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Augustana Uninvesity | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| The Glory House | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Long Term Housing | 2022 |
| Levitt Foundation | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Face It Together | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Family Service Inc | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $25,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Palisades Stateparkcapital Camp. | 2022 |
| Emilys Hope | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Lunch Is Served | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Call To Freedom | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operatine | 2022 |
| Sansum Diabetes Reserach | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Reserach | 2022 |
| Tall Grass | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $40,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Bishop Dudley House | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Covid Relief | 2022 |
| Teach For America | $50,000 | Mission, SD, US | Operations | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul (Diaper Ministry | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Diapers | 2022 |
| Children Inn | $30,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Multi Culture Center | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Avera Foundation | $100,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building Fund | 2022 |
| Battleship Sd Memorial | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Center For Western Studies | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Apro Chairtable Foundation | $3,500 | Cedar Park, TX, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $80,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Building Project | 2022 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Augustana College | $200,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building | 2022 |
| Sioux Falls Care | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| The Banquet | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Gustavus Adophus College | $10,000 | Saint Peter, MN, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Res Fdn | $100,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Reserach | 2022 |
| Sd Symphony Orchestra | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Great Plains Zoo | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Big Cats Exhibit | 2022 |
| Brain & Behavior Reserach Council | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Reserach | 2022 |
| St Francis House | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Augustana Uninvesity | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| The Glory House | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Long Term Housing | 2022 |
| Levitt Foundation | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Face It Together | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Family Service Inc | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $25,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Palisades Stateparkcapital Camp. | 2022 |
| Emilys Hope | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Lunch Is Served | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Call To Freedom | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operatine | 2022 |
| Sansum Diabetes Reserach | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Reserach | 2022 |
| Tall Grass | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $40,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Bishop Dudley House | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Covid Relief | 2022 |
| Teach For America | $50,000 | Mission, SD, US | Operations | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul (Diaper Ministry | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Diapers | 2022 |
| Children Inn | $30,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Multi Culture Center | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Avera Foundation | $100,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building Fund | 2022 |
| Battleship Sd Memorial | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Center For Western Studies | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Apro Chairtable Foundation | $3,500 | Cedar Park, TX, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $80,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Building Project | 2022 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Augustana College | $200,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building | 2022 |
| Sioux Falls Care | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| The Banquet | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Gustavus Adophus College | $10,000 | Saint Peter, MN, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Res Fdn | $100,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Reserach | 2022 |
| Sd Symphony Orchestra | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Great Plains Zoo | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Big Cats Exhibit | 2022 |
| Brain & Behavior Reserach Council | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Reserach | 2022 |
| St Francis House | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Augustana Uninvesity | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| The Glory House | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Long Term Housing | 2022 |
| Levitt Foundation | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Face It Together | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Family Service Inc | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $25,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Palisades Stateparkcapital Camp. | 2022 |
| Emilys Hope | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Lunch Is Served | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Call To Freedom | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operatine | 2022 |
| Sansum Diabetes Reserach | $100,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Reserach | 2022 |
| Tall Grass | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $40,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Bishop Dudley House | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Covid Relief | 2022 |
| Teach For America | $50,000 | Mission, SD, US | Operations | 2022 |
| St Vincent De Paul (Diaper Ministry | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Diapers | 2022 |
| Children Inn | $30,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Multi Culture Center | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Avera Foundation | $100,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building Fund | 2022 |
| Battleship Sd Memorial | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Center For Western Studies | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Apro Chairtable Foundation | $3,500 | Cedar Park, TX, US | Operating | 2022 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $80,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Building Project | 2021 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Augustana College | $200,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building | 2021 |
| Sioux Falls Care | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2021 |
| The Banquet | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Gustavus Adophus College | $5,000 | Saint Peter, MN, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Res Fdn | $60,000 | Wellesley Hills, MA, US | Reserach | 2021 |
| Sd Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Great Plains Zoo | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Big Cats Exhibit | 2021 |
| Brain & Behavior Reserach Council | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | Reserach | 2021 |
| St Francis House | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Augustana Uninvesity | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2021 |
| The Glory House | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Long Term Housing | 2021 |
| Levitt Foundation | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Face It Together | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Family Service Inc | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $25,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Palisades Stateparkcapital Camp. | 2021 |
| Emilys Hope | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Lunch Is Served | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Call To Freedom | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operatine | 2021 |
| Sansum Diabetes Reserach | $60,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Reserach | 2021 |
| Tall Grass | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Bishop Dudley House | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Covid Relief | 2021 |
| Teach For America | $20,000 | Mission, SD, US | Operations | 2021 |
| St Vincent De Paul (diaper Ministry | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Diapers | 2021 |
| Children Inn | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Multi Culture Center | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Avera Foundation | $75,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building Fund | 2021 |
| Sioux Falls Area Commmunity Fdn | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Center For Western Studies | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2021 |
| Our Saviors Lutheran Church | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $80,500 | Pierre, SD, US | Building Project | 2020 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Augustana College | $200,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building | 2020 |
| Sf Area Chamber Of Commerce Fdn | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Capital Project | 2020 |
| Sioux Falls Care | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Apro Charitable Fdn | $3,500 | Austin, TX, US | Huricane Relief | 2020 |
| The Banquet | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Gustavus Adophus College | $5,000 | Saint Peter, MN, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Fisher Ctr For Alzheimer's | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | Reserach | 2020 |
| Sd Symphony Orchestra | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Great Plains Zoo | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Big Cats Exhibit | 2020 |
| Brain & Behavior Reserach Council | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | Reserach | 2020 |
| St Francis House | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Augustana Uninvesity | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2020 |
| The Glory House | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Long Term Housing | 2020 |
| Levitt Foundation | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Sculpture Walk | $8,020 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operatiing | 2020 |
| Face It Together | $5,000 | Denver, CO, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Family Service Inc | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $25,500 | Pierre, SD, US | Palisades Stateparkcapital Camp. | 2020 |
| Emilys Hope | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Lunch Is Served | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Call To Freedom | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operatine | 2020 |
| Jdrf | $60,000 | New York, NY, US | Reserach | 2020 |
| Tall Grass | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2020 |
| Sfacf One Sioux Falls Fund | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Covid Relief | 2020 |
| Bishop Dudley House | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Covid Relief | 2020 |
| Teach For America | $20,000 | Mission, SD, US | Operations | 2020 |
| St Vincent De Paul (diaper Ministry | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Diapers | 2020 |
| Children Inn | $12,500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Multi Culture Center | $20,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Avera Foundation | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building Fund | 2020 |
| Sioux Falls Area Commmunity Fdn | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operations | 2020 |
| Our Saviors Lutheran Church | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $80,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Building Project | 2018 |
| Avera Mckennan Foundation | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building Project | 2018 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Augustana College | $200,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building | 2018 |
| Sf Area Chamber Of Commerce Fdn | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Capital Project | 2018 |
| Sioux Falls Care | $3,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Lifescape | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Apro Charitable Fdn | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Huricane Relief | 2018 |
| St Dymas Of Sd | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Sioux Council Of Boy Scouts | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building Project | 2018 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $2,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| St Judes Children Hosp | $2,000 | Memphis, TN, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| The Banquet | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | New Building | 2018 |
| Childrens Inn | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Lutherans Outdoors | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Washington Pavillion | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Special Olympics Sd | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $500 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Billy Graham | $250 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Our Daily Bread | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Character On Track | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Gustavus Adophus College | $250 | Saint Peter, MN, US | Operating | 2018 |
| American Diabetis Assn | $50,000 | Merrifield, VA, US | Reserach | 2018 |
| Alzhemieres Assn | $50,000 | Washington, DC, US | Reserach | 2018 |
| Sd Symphony Orchestra | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Great Plains Zoo | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Big Cats Exhibit | 2018 |
| About Face | $250 | San Francisco, CA, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Robin Nest | $500 | Lake Elmo, MN, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Horse Power | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Red Cross | $250 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Brain & Behavior Reserach Council | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Reserach | 2018 |
| Manmoth Site | $10,000 | Hot Springs, SD, US | Learning Ctr Expansion | 2018 |
| University Of Sioux Falls | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Residential Life | 2018 |
| Nordland Heritage Fdn | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| In His Steps Pathway Of Peace | $2,500 | Lennox, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Guidepost | $250 | Harlan, IA, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Sioux Falls Humane Society | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Volunteers Of America | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building | 2018 |
| St Francis House | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Lutheran Seminary | $5,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Augustana Library Assn | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Caring Bridge | $1,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Westener Studies | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| The Glory House | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Long Term Housing | 2018 |
| Levitt Foundation | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| The Banquet | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Sioux Falls Seminary | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Hillsdale College | $250 | Hillsdale, MI, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Stidrer Education Fdn | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Operating | 2018 |
| Our Saviors Lutheran Church | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $80,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Building Project | 2017 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Augustana College | $200,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building | 2017 |
| Sf Area Chamber Of Commerce Fdn | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Capital Project | 2017 |
| Sioux Falls Care | $2,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Lifescape | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Apro Charitable Fdn | $3,000 | Austin, TX, US | Huricane Relief | 2017 |
| St Dymas Of Sd | $200 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Sioux Council Of Boy Scouts | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building Project | 2017 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Arts Center Leaddeadwood | $1,000 | Lead, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $600 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| St Judes Children Hosp | $200 | Memphis, TN, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| The Banquet | $1,100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Childrens Inn | $700 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Lutherans Outdoors | $475 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Washington Pavillion | $250 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Special Olympics Sd | $250 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $600 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Billy Graham | $100 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Our Daily Bread | $100 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Character On Track | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Gustavus Adophus College | $100 | Saint Peter, MN, US | Operating | 2017 |
| American Diabetis Assn | $40,000 | Merrifield, VA, US | Reserach | 2017 |
| Alzhemieres Assn | $40,000 | Washington, DC, US | Reserach | 2017 |
| Sd Symphony Orchestra | $9,100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Great Plains Zoo | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Big Cats Exhibit | 2017 |
| About Face | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Robin Nest | $200 | Lake Elmo, MN, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Horse Power | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Listen God Is Calling | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Brain & Behavior Reserach Council | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Reserach | 2017 |
| Manmoth Site | $10,000 | Hot Springs, SD, US | Learning Ctr Expansion | 2017 |
| University Of Sioux Falls | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Residential Life | 2017 |
| Nordland Heritage Fdn | $550 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| In His Steps Pathway Of Peace | $2,500 | Lennox, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Lutheran World Relief | $500 | Baltimore, MD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Guidepost | $150 | Harlan, IA, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Sioux Falls Humane Society | $200 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Volunteers Of America | $15,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Building | 2017 |
| St Francis House | $250 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Lutheran Seminary | $5,100 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Augustana Library Assn | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Caring Bridge | $100 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Augustana University | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2017 |
| Our Saviors Lutheran Church | $6,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn | $80,000 | Pierre, SD, US | Building Project | 2016 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $1,500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| United Way | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Augustana College | $200,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Special Project | 2016 |
| Sf Area Chamber Of Commerce Fdn | $500 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Capital Project | 2016 |
| Sioux Falls Care | $1,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Lifescape | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Children's Home Society | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| St Dymas Of Sd | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Sioux Council Of Boy Scouts | $3,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| St Judes Children Hosp | $100 | Memphis, TN, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Union Gospel Mission | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| The Babquet | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Childrens Inn | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Lutherans Outdoors | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Washington Pavillion | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Special Olympics Sd | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Doctors Without Borders | $100 | Hagerstown, MD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Billy Graham | $100 | Charlotte, NC, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Our Daily Bread | $50 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Operating | 2016 |
| St Joseph's Indian School | $100 | Chamberlain, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Gustavus Adophus College | $100 | Saint Peter, MN, US | Operating | 2016 |
| American Diabetis Assn | $25,000 | Merrifield, VA, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Alzhemieres Assn | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Sd Symphony Orchestra | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Center For Western Studies | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| About Face | $100 | San Francisco, CA, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Robin Nest | $100 | Lake Elmo, MN, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Lutheran Leadership | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Sioux Falls Arts Council | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Brain & Behavior Reserach Council | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Sioux Valley Singers | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| University Of Sioux Falls | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Face It Together | $5,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| In His Steps Pathway Of Peace | $2,500 | Lennox, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Lutheran World Relief | $50 | Baltimore, MD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Guidepost | $30 | Harlan, IA, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Sioux Falls Seminary | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Sd Chorale | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Women Of The Elca | $50 | Congers, NY, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Lutheran Seminary | $100 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Lutheran Social Services | $100 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Operating | 2016 |
| Caring Bridge | $100 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Operating | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Robert And Rita Elmen Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 20-5767798 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2901 W 11TH ST Sioux Falls, SD 57104-2538 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Robert And Rita Elmen Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Julie D Elmen |
|---|---|
| Treasurer | Thomas J Whalen |
| Secretary | Vance Goldammer |
| Vice President | Sarah Kopp |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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