The James And Eloise Elmen Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-5767706

Foundation Overview

Based in Sioux Falls, SD, The James And Eloise Elmen Foundation has awarded 236 grants totaling $7,361,368 to organizations in South Dakota, Texas and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $350,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$7,361,368
Total Assets
$24,185,984
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 29%

6 of 21 recipients (29%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
South Dakota

78% 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 (76%), Pierre (21%), Street (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+97%

Strong 97% growth in annual giving over 8 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 (85%). 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 James And Eloise 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
Washington Pavilion $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2024
Augustana College $66,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Fund 2024
South Dakota Parks Wildlife Fdn $66,000 Pierre, SD, US Good Earthstate Park 2024
South Dakoata Parks Wildlife Fdn $90,000 Pierre, SD, US Custer State Park Bison Center 2024
United Way $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2024
Sioux Falls Cares $20,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2024
Family Visitation Center $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2024
Make A Wish Of Sd $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2024
Levitt At The Falls $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2024
Midwest Honor Flight $20,000 Sioux Center, IA, US Operating 2024
Fisher House Foundation $10,000 Rockville, MD, US Operations 2024
Children's Home Society $20,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2024
Zoological Society Of Sioux Falls $90,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2024
Tunnel To Towers Fdn $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Operations 2024
Center For Active Generations $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2024
Mission Msa $5,000 Mclean, VA, US Operations 2024
Apro Charitable Fdn $5,000 Austin, TX, US Operations 2024
American Legion Charities $20,000 Indianapolis, IN, US Operations 2024
Sfps Education Fdn $30,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2024
Banquet $15,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2024
Avera $350,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Fund 2024
Washington Pavilion $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2023
Sanford Health Fdn $250,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Child Life 2023
Augustana College $66,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Fund 2023
South Dakota Parks Wildlife Fdn $66,000 Pierre, SD, US Good Earthstate Park 2023
South Dakoata Parks Wildlife Fdn $60,000 Pierre, SD, US Custer State Park Bison Center 2023
Multiple System Atrophy $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2023
United Way $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2023
Sioux Falls Cares $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2023
Family Visitation Center $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2023
Make A Wish Of Sd $9,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2023
Levitt At The Falls $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2023
Midwest Honor Flight $14,700 Sioux Center, IA, US Operating 2023
South Dakota Parks & Wildlife $120,000 Pierre, SD, US Special Projects 2023
Fisher House Foundation $10,000 Rockville, MD, US Operations 2023
Children's Home Society $20,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2023
Zoological Society Of Sioux Falls $120,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2023
Tunnel To Towers Fdn $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Operations 2023
Volunteers Of America $50,000 Street, SD, US Operating 2023
Young America's Fdn $2,500 Reston, VA, US Operating 2023
Emily's Hope $3,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2023
Washington Pavilion $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2023
Sanford Health Fdn $250,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Child Life 2023
Augustana College $66,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Fund 2023
South Dakota Parks Wildlife Fdn $66,000 Pierre, SD, US Good Earthstate Park 2023
South Dakoata Parks Wildlife Fdn $60,000 Pierre, SD, US Custer State Park Bison Center 2023
Multiple System Atrophy $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2023
United Way $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2023
Sioux Falls Cares $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2023
Family Visitation Center $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2023
Make A Wish Of Sd $9,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2023
Levitt At The Falls $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2023
Midwest Honor Flight $14,700 Sioux Center, IA, US Operating 2023
South Dakota Parks & Wildlife $120,000 Pierre, SD, US Special Projects 2023
Fisher House Foundation $10,000 Rockville, MD, US Operations 2023
Children's Home Society $20,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2023
Zoological Society Of Sioux Falls $120,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2023
Tunnel To Towers Fdn $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Operations 2023
Volunteers Of America $50,000 Street, SD, US Operating 2023
Young America's Fdn $2,500 Reston, VA, US Operating 2023
Emily's Hope $3,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2023
Washington Pavilion $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2022
Apro Charitable Fdn $3,500 Cedar Park, TX, US Disaster Relief 2022
Augustana College $66,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Fund 2022
South Dakota Parks Wildlife Fdn $70,000 Pierre, SD, US Good Earthstate Park 2022
South Dakoata Parks Wildlife Fdn $60,000 Pierre, SD, US Custer State Park Bison Center 2022
Sothd Dakota Parks Wildlife Fdn $87,000 Pierre, SD, US Custer State Parkvistor Center 2022
Multiple System Atrophy $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2022
United Way $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Sioux Falls Cares $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Family Visitation Center $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Make A Wish Of Sd $8,500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Levitt At The Falls $4,905 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2022
South Dakota Parks&wildlife $40,000 Pierre, SD, US Palidades State Parkland Purchase 2022
Great Plains Zoo $24,900 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2022
South Dakota Parks & Wildlife $200,000 Pierre, SD, US Outdoor Campus 2022
Fisher House Foundation $10,000 Rockville, MD, US Operations 2022
Children's Home Society $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Zoological Society Of Sioux Falls $100,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2022
Tunnel To Towers Fdn $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Operations 2022
Volunteers Of America $25,000 Street, SD, US Operating 2022
Washington Pavilion $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2022
Apro Charitable Fdn $3,500 Cedar Park, TX, US Disaster Relief 2022
Augustana College $66,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Fund 2022
South Dakota Parks Wildlife Fdn $70,000 Pierre, SD, US Good Earthstate Park 2022
South Dakoata Parks Wildlife Fdn $60,000 Pierre, SD, US Custer State Park Bison Center 2022
Sothd Dakota Parks Wildlife Fdn $87,000 Pierre, SD, US Custer State Parkvistor Center 2022
Multiple System Atrophy $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2022
United Way $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Sioux Falls Cares $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Family Visitation Center $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Make A Wish Of Sd $8,500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Levitt At The Falls $4,905 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2022
South Dakota Parks&wildlife $40,000 Pierre, SD, US Palidades State Parkland Purchase 2022
Great Plains Zoo $24,900 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2022
South Dakota Parks & Wildlife $200,000 Pierre, SD, US Outdoor Campus 2022
Fisher House Foundation $10,000 Rockville, MD, US Operations 2022
Children's Home Society $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Zoological Society Of Sioux Falls $100,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2022
Tunnel To Towers Fdn $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Operations 2022
Volunteers Of America $25,000 Street, SD, US Operating 2022
Washington Pavilion $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2022
Apro Charitable Fdn $3,500 Cedar Park, TX, US Disaster Relief 2022
Augustana College $66,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Fund 2022
South Dakota Parks Wildlife Fdn $70,000 Pierre, SD, US Good Earthstate Park 2022
South Dakoata Parks Wildlife Fdn $60,000 Pierre, SD, US Custer State Park Bison Center 2022
Sothd Dakota Parks Wildlife Fdn $87,000 Pierre, SD, US Custer State Parkvistor Center 2022
Multiple System Atrophy $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2022
United Way $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Sioux Falls Cares $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Family Visitation Center $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Make A Wish Of Sd $8,500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Levitt At The Falls $4,905 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2022
South Dakota Parks&wildlife $40,000 Pierre, SD, US Palidades State Parkland Purchase 2022
Great Plains Zoo $24,900 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2022
South Dakota Parks & Wildlife $200,000 Pierre, SD, US Outdoor Campus 2022
Fisher House Foundation $10,000 Rockville, MD, US Operations 2022
Children's Home Society $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2022
Zoological Society Of Sioux Falls $100,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2022
Tunnel To Towers Fdn $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Operations 2022
Volunteers Of America $25,000 Street, SD, US Operating 2022
Washington Pavilion $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2021
Turning Point Usa $4,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Operating 2021
Augustana College $148,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Fund 2021
South Dakota Parks Wildlife Fdn $70,000 Pierre, SD, US Land Purchase 2021
South Dakoata Parks Wildlife Fdn $60,000 Pierre, SD, US Custer State Park Bison Center 2021
Sothd Dakota Parks Wildlife Fdn $130,000 Pierre, SD, US Custer State Parkvistor Center 2021
Multiple System Atrophy $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2021
United Way $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2021
Sioux Falls Cares $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2021
Family Visitation Center $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2021
Make A Wish Of Sd $7,500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2021
Levitt At The Falls $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2021
Sioux Falls Area Com Fdn $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Tuthill Parkhouse Project 2021
Young America's Foundation $2,000 Reston, VA, US Operations 2021
South Dakota Parks&wildlife $40,000 Pierre, SD, US Palidades State Parkland Purchase 2021
Great Plains Zoo $28,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2021
Horse Power $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2021
Fisher House Foundation $5,000 Rockville, MD, US Operations 2021
Children's Home Society $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2021
Nordland Heritage Fdn $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2021
Project Veritas $1,000 Mamaroneck, NY, US Operating 2021
Glory House $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Project 2021
Tunnel To Towers Fdn $10,000 Staten Island, NY, US Operations 2021
Volunteers Of America (n0rthern Rockies) $5,000 Sheridan, WY, US Operations 2021
Volunteers Of America $25,000 Street, SD, US Operating 2021
Washington Pavilion $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2020
Bishop Dudley House $15,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Covid 19 2020
Augustana College $126,800 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Fund 2020
South Dakota Parks Wildlife Fd $40,000 Pierre, SD, US Land Purchase 2020
Multiple System Atrophy $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2020
United Way $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2020
Sioux Falls Cares $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2020
One Sioux Falls Fund $15,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Covid 19 2020
Make A Wish Of Sd $7,500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2020
Sf Area Chamber Of Commerce Fd $500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2020
The Bandquet $15,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Covid 19 2020
Apro Chaitable Foundation $3,500 Austin, TX, US Huricane Relief 2020
Sanford Health Fdn $150,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Child Lifeedowment 2020
Young America's Foundation $2,000 Reston, VA, US Operations 2020
South Dakota Parks&wildlife $70,000 Pierre, SD, US Land Purchase 2020
Great Plains Zoo $28,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2020
Horse Power $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2020
Fisher House Foundation $5,000 Rockville, MD, US Operations 2020
Children's Home Society $10,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2020
Good Earth State Park $80,000 Pierre, SD, US Buildingproject 2020
Dow Rummel Village $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2020
Feedeing South Dakota $15,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Covid 19 2020
Butterfly House & Acquarium $20,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Project 2020
Sd Paks And Wildlife $100 Pierre, SD, US Operations 2020
Glory House $15,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Buildingproject 2020
Family Visitation Center $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2020
Friends Of Levitt Ctr $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2020
Nordland Heritage Fdn $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2020
Turning Point $2,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Operations 2020
Washington Pavilion $500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2018
Augustana College $15,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Nursingscholarships 2018
Augustana College $100,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Fund 2018
South Dakota Parks Wildlife Fd $99,000 Pierre, SD, US Building Fund 2018
Multiple System Atrophy $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2018
United Way $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2018
Sioux Falls Cares $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2018
Character On Track $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2018
Make A Wish Of Sd $7,200 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2018
Sf Area Chamber Of Commerce Fd $500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2018
Christian Worship Hour $1,000 Aberdeen, SD, US Operations 2018
Apro Chaitable Foundation $3,000 Austin, TX, US Huricane Relief 2018
Sanford Health Fdn $100,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Child Lifeedowment 2018
Young America's Foundation $2,000 Reston, VA, US Building Project 2018
South Dakota Parks&wildlife $70,000 Pierre, SD, US Land Purchase 2018
Great Plains Zoo $28,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2018
Horse Power $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2018
Fisher House Foundation $5,000 Rockville, MD, US Operations 2018
Children's Home Society $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2018
Good Earth State Park $1,000 Pierre, SD, US Operations 2018
Dow Rummel Village $20,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operating 2018
Augustana University $4,100 Sioux Falls, SD, US History Scholarshis 2018
Butterfly House & Acquarium $35,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Project 2018
Walmartred Cross Huricane Relief $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Huricane Relief 2017
Augustana College $12,200 Sioux Falls, SD, US Scholarships 2017
Augustana College $100,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Fund 2017
South Dakota Parks Wildlife Fd $70,000 Pierre, SD, US Building Fund 2017
Multiple System Atrophy $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2017
United Way $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2017
Sioux Falls Cares $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2017
Character On Track $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2017
Make A Wish Of Sd $7,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2017
Sf Area Chamber Of Commerce Fd $500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2017
National Ataxia Foundation $103 Minneapolis, MN, US Operations 2017
Apro Chaitable Foundation $3,000 Austin, TX, US Huricane Relief 2017
Sanford Health Fdn $100,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2017
Young America's Foundation $1,000 Reston, VA, US Building Project 2017
South Dakota Parks&wildlife $99,000 Pierre, SD, US Building 2017
Great Plains Zoo $28,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2017
Horse Power $5,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2017
Fisher House Foundation $5,000 Rockville, MD, US Operations 2017
Children's Home Society $3,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2017
The Banquet $250 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2017
Volunteers Of America N Rockies $2,000 Sheridan, WY, US Operations 2017
Minnehand Mandskor $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operation 2016
Augustana College $12,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Scholarships 2016
Augustana College $150,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Fund 2016
South Dakota Parks Wildlife Fd $66,000 Pierre, SD, US Building Fund 2016
Multiple System Atrophy $5,000 Charlotte, NC, US Operations 2016
United Way $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2016
Sioux Falls Cares $1,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2016
Character On Track $2,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2016
Make A Wish Of Sd $7,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2016
Sf Area Chamber Of Commerce Fd $500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2016
Sertoma Butterfly House $1,300 Sioux Falls, SD, US Operations 2016
West Central Initative $5,000 Fergus Falls, MN, US Operations 2016
Sanford Health Fdn $25,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Project 2016
Lutheran Social Services $1,500 Sioux Falls, SD, US Building Project 2016
South Dakota Parks&wildlife $70,000 Pierre, SD, US Special Project 2016
Great Plains Zoo $30,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2016
Sanford Health Founation $50,000 Sioux Falls, SD, US Special Project 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The James And Eloise Elmen Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 20-5767706
Website N/A
Address 2603 S RIDGEVIEW WAY Sioux Falls, SD 57105-4223

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The James And Eloise Elmen Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Richard Elmen
Vice Pres Eloise N Elmen
Secretary Connie Renee Elmen
Director Rebecca Sue Elmen Lam

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.