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