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Denny Sanford Foundation is a private corporation based in SIOUX FALLS, SD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2007. The principal officer is 206 W 14th St. It holds total assets of $28.1M. Annual income is reported at $7.3M. Total assets have grown from $8.8M in 2011 to $26.8M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. According to available records, Denny Sanford Foundation has made 5 grants totaling $40.3M, with a median grant of $10M. Annual giving has grown from $10.3M in 2021 to $20M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $333K to $10M, with an average award of $8.1M. The foundation has supported 2 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Arizona and South Dakota. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Denny Sanford Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 5 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AZ, SD.
Denny Sanford Foundation has distributed a total of $40.3M across 5 grants. The median grant size is $10M, with an average of $8.1M. Individual grants have ranged from $333K to $10M.
Denny Sanford Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Denny Sanford Foundation is headquartered in SIOUX FALLS, SD. While based in SD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William C Sanford | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Micah Aberson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David L Knudson | Vice Chairperson/Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Link | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| T Denny Sanford | Chairperson/President/Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$10.1M
Total Assets
$26.8M
Fair Market Value
$29M
Net Worth
$26.8M
Grants Paid
$10M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2.7M
Distribution Amount
$1.3M
Total: $21.9M
Total Grants
5
Total Giving
$40.3M
Average Grant
$8.1M
Median Grant
$10M
Unique Recipients
2
Most Common Grant
$10M
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rady Children'S Hospital Foundation - San DiegoGeneral Operations | Scottsdale, AZ | $10M | 2023 |
| Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum Of Natural HistoryGENERAL USE OF THE ORGANIZATION | Sioux Falls, SD | $333K | 2021 |
SIOUX FALLS, SD
RAPID CITY, SD
SIOUX FALLS, SD