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EIN 46-0273801

South Dakota State University Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
54
City
Brookings
State
South Dakota
Year formed
1945
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B84: Alumni Associations
Description
To provide the University with the maximum amount of private resources. Through these gifts, we strive to impact greatness. Enhancing excellence by cultivating generosity and treasuring the loyalty of all we serve.
Also known as...
SDSU Foundation
Total revenues
$63,664,809
2023
Total expenses
$68,418,903
2023
Total assets
$389,380,417
2023
Num. employees
54
2023

Program areas at South Dakota State University Foundation

To unite the dreams of our students, University, and donors to build a better sdsu. Approximately $10.65 million in scholarships were awarded, $9.08 million in departmental programs were funded, and $37.2 million in capital projects were funded during 2023.

Grants made by South Dakota State University Foundation

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Dakota BioworxCapital Project$2,124,558
South Dakota State University Alumni AssociationProgram Support$533,843

Who funds South Dakota State University Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Sanford Tax GroupEconomic Development, Health Professions Education, Physical Improvement & Housing$2,084,000
Thrivent Charitable Impact and InvestingGeneral Support$745,054
Haver FoundationTo Fulfill the Exempt Purposes of the Charity$621,139
...and 47 more grants received totalling $6,621,509

Personnel at South Dakota State University Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Steve ErpenbachPresident and Chief Executive Officer$243,663
Brittany PetersonBoard and Executive Relations Manager
Tim DwireVice President for Finance and Operations$188,710
Barb TealDirector of Facility Operations
Keith MahlumVice President for Development$180,804
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for South Dakota State University Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$51,939,815
Program services$2,461,204
Investment income and dividends$8,848,656
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$695,384
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-280,250
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$63,664,809

Form 990s for South Dakota State University Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-23990View PDF
2022-122023-09-25990View PDF
2021-122022-09-28990View PDF
2020-122021-10-07990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like South Dakota State University Foundation

OrganizationLocationRevenue
ASU FoundationTempe, AZ$276,143,909
NDSU Foundation NDSU Foundation and Alumni AssociationFargo, ND$69,047,973
Minnesota State University Mankato FoundationMankato, MN$16,316,150
VMI FoundationLexington, VA$26,268,516
Mississippi State University FoundationMississippi State, MS$194,265,395
Big Shoulders FundChicago, IL$84,776,624
Kansas State University FoundationManhattan, KS$185,341,726
Florida International University FoundationMiami, FL$44,931,282
University of Louisville FoundationLouisville, KY$65,921,956
The University of Florida FoundationGainesville, FL$269,131,431
Data update history
May 28, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $397,952 from Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation (SFACF)
January 19, 2025
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $2,084,000 from Sanford Tax Group
November 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 22, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSchoolsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsLobbyingOperates internationallyState / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
815 Medary Ave Box 525
Brookings, SD 57006
County
Brookings County, SD
Website URL
sdstatefoundation.org/ 
Phone
(888) 747-7378
Facebook page
SDSUFoundation 
Twitter profile
@sdsufoundation 
IRS details
EIN
46-0273801
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1945
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B84: Alumni Associations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0231088
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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