Gwendolyn L Stearns Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 31-1737658
Foundation Overview
Based in Rapid City, SD, Gwendolyn L Stearns Foundation Inc has awarded 266 grants totaling $3,565,484 to organizations in South Dakota and Minnesota. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,565,484
Total Assets
$5,964,313
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
28
Median Grant
$15,000
% 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
Closed Network: 11%
3 of 28 recipients (11%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
South Dakota
99% 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 Rapid City (92%), Sioux Falls (4%), Box Elder (3%).
Funding Trajectory
-4%
Stable funding levels with 4% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (39%). 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 Gwendolyn L Stearns Foundation Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Day Center Of The Black Hills | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Providing Daytime Care For Aging | 2023 |
| Alliance For Substance Abuse Preven | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition | 2023 |
| Allied Arts Fund Drive Inc | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For Community Arts Org | 2023 |
| Catholic Social Services | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Cover Counseling & Educational Prog | 2023 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Personal Finance Support | 2023 |
| Core Community Organized Resources | $10,000 | Box Elder, SD, US | Save Teen Lives-interactive Program | 2023 |
| Cornerstone Rescue Mission | $12,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Support To Homeless | 2023 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $25,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | To Eliminate Hunger In South Dakota | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts | $7,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Girl Pride & Program At-risk Girls | 2023 |
| Journey On Inc | $20,000 | Lead, SD, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Kiwanis | $18,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Community Services | 2023 |
| Lifeways Inc | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Prevention Classes For At-risk Youth | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social Services Of Sd Foun | $10,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Oneheart | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | General Funding | 2023 |
| Passages Womens Transitional Living | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Reentry Services For Women | 2023 |
| Rapid City Arts Council | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For The Educational Program | 2023 |
| Rapid City Beautification | $7,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Beautify Rapid City Downtown Areas | 2023 |
| Rapid City Club For Boys | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Food & Nutrition Services & Phys Ed | 2023 |
| Rapid City Urban | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support Public Parks In Rapid City | 2023 |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Mentoring Program | 2023 |
| Rural America Initiatives | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Culturally Based Mentoring | 2023 |
| Seventh Circuit Casa Program | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Court Advocates For Abused Children | 2023 |
| Starting Strong | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Scholarship Funding For Early Educ | 2023 |
| Suncatchers Therapeutic | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Therapeutic Horseback Sessions | 2023 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Sponsor The Library Literacy Program | 2023 |
| Volunteers Of America Dakotas | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Infant Supplies To Low Inc | 2023 |
| Western South Dakota Senior Service | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Serving Meals To Elderly | 2023 |
| Working Against Violence | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Create A Community Free Of Violence | 2023 |
| Adult Day Center Of The Black Hills | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Providing Daytime Care For Aging | 2022 |
| Alliance For Substance Abuse Preven | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition | 2022 |
| Allied Arts Fund Drive Inc | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For Community Arts Org | 2022 |
| Black Hills Area Community Foundati | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Black Hills Works Inc | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Services For Adults With Disability | 2022 |
| Catholic Social Services | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Cover Counseling & Educational Prog | 2022 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling | $18,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Personal Finance Support | 2022 |
| Core Community Organized Resources | $10,000 | Box Elder, SD, US | Save Teen Lives-interactive Program | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Rescue Mission | $12,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Support To Homeless | 2022 |
| Front Porch Coalition | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Implement Strategy For Suicide Prev | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts | $7,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Girl Pride & Program At-risk Girls | 2022 |
| Passages Womens Transitional Living | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Reentry Services For Women | 2022 |
| Rapid City Arts Council | $16,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For The Educational Program | 2022 |
| Rapid City Beautification | $12,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Beautify Rapid City Downtown Areas | 2022 |
| Rapid City Club For Boys | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Food & Nutrition Services & Phys Ed | 2022 |
| Rapid City Urban | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support Public Parks In Rapid City | 2022 |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Mentoring Program | 2022 |
| Rural America Initiatives | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Culturally Based Mentoring | 2022 |
| Seventh Circuit Casa Program | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Court Advocates For Abused Children | 2022 |
| Starting Strong | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Scholarship Funding For Early Educ | 2022 |
| Suncatchers Therapeutic | $13,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Therapeutic Horseback Sessions | 2022 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Sponsor The Library Literacy Program | 2022 |
| Volunteers Of America Dakotas | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Infant Supplies To Low Inc | 2022 |
| Working Against Violence | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Create A Community Free Of Violence | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Rapid City | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Promote Healthy Living | 2022 |
| Youth & Family Services | $9,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Various Programs For Low Income | 2022 |
| Adult Day Center Of The Black Hills | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Providing Daytime Care For Aging | 2022 |
| Alliance For Substance Abuse Preven | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition | 2022 |
| Allied Arts Fund Drive Inc | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For Community Arts Org | 2022 |
| Black Hills Area Community Foundati | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Black Hills Works Inc | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Services For Adults With Disability | 2022 |
| Catholic Social Services | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Cover Counseling & Educational Prog | 2022 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling | $18,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Personal Finance Support | 2022 |
| Core Community Organized Resources | $10,000 | Box Elder, SD, US | Save Teen Lives-interactive Program | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Rescue Mission | $12,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Support To Homeless | 2022 |
| Front Porch Coalition | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Implement Strategy For Suicide Prev | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts | $7,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Girl Pride & Program At-risk Girls | 2022 |
| Passages Womens Transitional Living | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Reentry Services For Women | 2022 |
| Rapid City Arts Council | $16,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For The Educational Program | 2022 |
| Rapid City Beautification | $12,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Beautify Rapid City Downtown Areas | 2022 |
| Rapid City Club For Boys | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Food & Nutrition Services & Phys Ed | 2022 |
| Rapid City Urban | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support Public Parks In Rapid City | 2022 |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Mentoring Program | 2022 |
| Rural America Initiatives | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Culturally Based Mentoring | 2022 |
| Seventh Circuit Casa Program | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Court Advocates For Abused Children | 2022 |
| Starting Strong | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Scholarship Funding For Early Educ | 2022 |
| Suncatchers Therapeutic | $13,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Therapeutic Horseback Sessions | 2022 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Sponsor The Library Literacy Program | 2022 |
| Volunteers Of America Dakotas | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Infant Supplies To Low Inc | 2022 |
| Working Against Violence | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Create A Community Free Of Violence | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Rapid City | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Promote Healthy Living | 2022 |
| Youth & Family Services | $9,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Various Programs For Low Income | 2022 |
| Adult Day Center Of The Black Hills | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Providing Daytime Care For Aging | 2022 |
| Alliance For Substance Abuse Preven | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition | 2022 |
| Allied Arts Fund Drive Inc | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For Community Arts Org | 2022 |
| Black Hills Area Community Foundati | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | General Funding | 2022 |
| Black Hills Works Inc | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Services For Adults With Disability | 2022 |
| Catholic Social Services | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Cover Counseling & Educational Prog | 2022 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling | $18,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Personal Finance Support | 2022 |
| Core Community Organized Resources | $10,000 | Box Elder, SD, US | Save Teen Lives-interactive Program | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Rescue Mission | $12,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Support To Homeless | 2022 |
| Front Porch Coalition | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Implement Strategy For Suicide Prev | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts | $7,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Girl Pride & Program At-risk Girls | 2022 |
| Passages Womens Transitional Living | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Reentry Services For Women | 2022 |
| Rapid City Arts Council | $16,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For The Educational Program | 2022 |
| Rapid City Beautification | $12,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Beautify Rapid City Downtown Areas | 2022 |
| Rapid City Club For Boys | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Food & Nutrition Services & Phys Ed | 2022 |
| Rapid City Urban | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support Public Parks In Rapid City | 2022 |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Mentoring Program | 2022 |
| Rural America Initiatives | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Culturally Based Mentoring | 2022 |
| Seventh Circuit Casa Program | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Court Advocates For Abused Children | 2022 |
| Starting Strong | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Scholarship Funding For Early Educ | 2022 |
| Suncatchers Therapeutic | $13,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Therapeutic Horseback Sessions | 2022 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Sponsor The Library Literacy Program | 2022 |
| Volunteers Of America Dakotas | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Infant Supplies To Low Inc | 2022 |
| Working Against Violence | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Create A Community Free Of Violence | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Rapid City | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Promote Healthy Living | 2022 |
| Youth & Family Services | $9,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Various Programs For Low Income | 2022 |
| Adult Day Center Of The Black Hills | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Providing Daytime Care For Aging | 2021 |
| Alliance For Substance Abuse Preven | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition | 2021 |
| Allied Arts Fund Drive Inc | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For Community Arts Org | 2021 |
| Black Hills Works Inc | $11,697 | Rapid City, SD, US | Services For Adults With Disability | 2021 |
| Catholic Social Services | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Cover Counseling & Educational Prog | 2021 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Personal Finance Support | 2021 |
| Core Community Organized Resources | $10,000 | Box Elder, SD, US | Save Teen Lives-interactive Program | 2021 |
| Cornerstone Rescue Mission | $9,787 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Support To Homeless | 2021 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $30,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | To Eliminate Hunger In South Dakota | 2021 |
| Front Porch Coalition | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Implement Strategy For Suicide Prev | 2021 |
| Girl Scouts | $6,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Girl Pride & Program At-risk Girls | 2021 |
| Kiwanis | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Community Services | 2021 |
| Lifeways Inc | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Prevention Classes For At-risk Youth | 2021 |
| Rapid City Arts Council | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For The Educational Program | 2021 |
| Rapid City Beautification | $3,150 | Rapid City, SD, US | Beautify Rapid City Downtown Areas | 2021 |
| Rapid City Club For Boys | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Food & Nutrition Services & Phys Ed | 2021 |
| Rapid City Urban | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support Public Parks In Rapid City | 2021 |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Mentoring Program | 2021 |
| Rural America Initiatives | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Culturally Based Mentoring | 2021 |
| Seventh Circuit Casa Program | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Court Advocates For Abused Children | 2021 |
| Starting Strong | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Scholarship Funding For Early Educ | 2021 |
| Suncatchers Therapeutic | $12,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Therapeutic Horseback Sessions | 2021 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Sponsor The Library Literacy Program | 2021 |
| Volunteers Of America Dakotas | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Infant Supplies To Low Inc | 2021 |
| Wellspring Inc Dba Wellfully | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Health, Recovery, And Dev | 2021 |
| Western South Dakota Senior Service | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Serving Meals To Elderly | 2021 |
| Working Against Violence | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Create A Community Free Of Violence | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Rapid City | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Promote Healthy Living | 2021 |
| Youth & Family Services | $8,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Various Programs For Low Income | 2021 |
| Adult Day Center | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Daytime Care And Activities For The Elderly And Disables Who Live With Caregivers | 2020 |
| Allied Arts Fund | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Enriching Our Communities Through The Advancement Of The Arts | 2020 |
| Bethany Christian Services | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Reaching Children Who Are Alone Or Vulnerable | 2020 |
| Black Hills Works | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support Persons With Diabilities | 2020 |
| Core Freshman Impact | $10,000 | Box Elder, SD, US | Provide Life Skills For Youth | 2020 |
| Catholic Social Services | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Cover Counceling And Educational Programs | 2020 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Personal Finance Support | 2020 |
| Cornerstone Rescue Mission | $7,400 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Support To Homeless Individuals And Families | 2020 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $30,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | To Eliminate Hunger In South Dakota | 2020 |
| Front Porch Coalition | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Implement Strategy For Suicide Prevention | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Girl Pride & Program For At-risk Girls | 2020 |
| Kiwanis | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Community Services | 2020 |
| Lifeways Inc | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Prevention Classes For Youth At-risk | 2020 |
| Rapid City Arts Council | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For The Education Program | 2020 |
| Rapid City Beautification | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Beautify Rapid City Downtown Areas | 2020 |
| Rapid City Club For Boys | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Food & Nutrition Services And Phys Ed | 2020 |
| Rapid City Urban Forestry Rapid City Parks Department | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support Public Parks In Rapid City | 2020 |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Mentoring Program | 2020 |
| Rural America Initiatives | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide An After School Culturally Based Mentoring Program | 2020 |
| Seventh Circuit Casa Program | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Court Advocates For Abused Children | 2020 |
| Starting Strong | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Scholarship Funding For Early Education For 3 And 4 Year Old Children Living In Poverty | 2020 |
| Suncatchers Therapeutic | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Therapeutic Horseback Sessions For Disabled And Special Needs Individuals | 2020 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Sponsor The Library Literacy Program | 2020 |
| Volunteers Of America Dakotas | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Infant Supplies To Young No/low Income Families | 2020 |
| Working Against Violence | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Create Community Free Of Violence | 2020 |
| Ymca Of Rapid City | $2,450 | Rapid City, SD, US | Promote Healthy Living | 2020 |
| Youth & Family Services | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Various Programs For Low Income | 2020 |
| Alliance Of Tribal Tourism | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Maintain Respect For Tribal Traditions | 2018 |
| Allied Arts Fund | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Enriching Our Communities Through The Advancement Of The Arts | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $7,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Funds To Support Programs For Youth | 2018 |
| Core Freshman Impact | $10,000 | Box Elder, SD, US | Provide Life Skills For Youth | 2018 |
| Catholic Social Services | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Cover Counceling And Educational Programs | 2018 |
| Community Health Center | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Affordable Health Care To The Medically Underserved | 2018 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Personal Finance Support | 2018 |
| Cornerstone Rescue Mission | $7,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Support To Homeless Individuals And Families | 2018 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $30,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | To Eliminate Hunger In South Dakota | 2018 |
| Front Porch Coalition | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Implement Strategy For Suicide Prevention | 2018 |
| Girl Scouts | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Girl Pride & Program For At-risk Girls | 2018 |
| Helpline Center | $2,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Provide Resources For Community Connections And Support | 2018 |
| Kiwanis | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Community Services | 2018 |
| Lifeways Inc | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Prevention Classes For Youth At-risk | 2018 |
| Mother Butler Center | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Youth Programs | 2018 |
| Rapid City Area School | $24,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Summer School Tuition For Students | 2018 |
| Rapid City Arts Council | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For The Education Program | 2018 |
| Rapid City Beautification | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Beautify Rapid City Downtown Areas | 2018 |
| Rapid City Club For Boys | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Food & Nutrition Services And Phys Ed | 2018 |
| Rapid City Urban Forestry Rapid City Parks Department | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support Public Parks In Rapid City | 2018 |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Mentoring Program | 2018 |
| Rural America Initiatives | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide An After School Culturally Based Mentoring Program | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Meet Needs Without Discrimination | 2018 |
| Seventh Circuit Casa Program | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Court Advocates For Abused Children | 2018 |
| Shirley's Adult Day Center | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Daytime Care And Activities For The Elderly And Disables Who Live With Caregivers | 2018 |
| Starting Strong | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Scholarship Funding For Early Education For 3 And 4 Year Old Children Living In Poverty | 2018 |
| Suncatchers Therapeutic | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Therapeutic Horseback Sessions For Disabled And Special Needs Individuals | 2018 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Sponsor The Library Literacy Program | 2018 |
| Volunteers Of America Dakotas | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Infant Supplies To Young No/low Income Families | 2018 |
| Wellspring | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Health, Recovery, And Development Services To Adolescent Youth | 2018 |
| Western Sd Senior Services | $12,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Hot Meals To Seniors | 2018 |
| Working Against Violence | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Create Community Free Of Violence | 2018 |
| Ymca Of Rapid City | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Promote Healthy Living | 2018 |
| Youth & Family Services | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Various Programs For Low Income | 2018 |
| Bethany Christian Services | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Reaching Children Who Are Alone Or Vulnerable | 2018 |
| Alliance Of Tribal Tourism | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Maintain Respect For Tribal Traditions | 2017 |
| Allied Arts Fund | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Enriching Our Communities Through The Advancement Of The Arts | 2017 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $7,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Funds To Support Programs For Youth | 2017 |
| Core Freshman Impact | $10,000 | Box Elder, SD, US | Provide Life Skills For Youth | 2017 |
| Catholic Social Services | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Cover Counceling And Educational Programs | 2017 |
| Community Health Center | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Affordable Health Care To The Medically Underserved | 2017 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Personal Finance Support | 2017 |
| Cornerstone Rescue Mission | $7,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Support To Homeless Individuals And Families | 2017 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | To Eliminate Hunger In South Dakota | 2017 |
| Front Porch Coalition | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Implement Strategy For Suicide Prevention | 2017 |
| Girl Scouts | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Girl Pride & Program For At-risk Girls | 2017 |
| Helpline Center | $2,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Provide Resources For Community Connections And Support | 2017 |
| Kiwanis | $9,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Community Services | 2017 |
| Lifeways Inc | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Prevention Classes For Youth At-risk | 2017 |
| Mother Butler Center | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Youth Programs | 2017 |
| Retired Senior Volunteer Program | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Mentoring Program | 2017 |
| Rapid City Area School | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Summer School Tuition For Students | 2017 |
| Rapid City Arts Council | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For The Education Program | 2017 |
| Rapid City Beautification | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Beautify Rapid City Downtown Areas | 2017 |
| Rapid City Club For Boys | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Food & Nutrition Services And Phys Ed | 2017 |
| Rapid City Public Parks Foundation | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support Public Parks In Rapid City | 2017 |
| Rural America Initiatives | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide An After School Culturally Based Mentoring Program | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Meet Needs Without Discrimination | 2017 |
| Seventh Circuit Casa Program | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Court Advocates For Abused Children | 2017 |
| Spare Key | $5,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Helps Families In Crisis With Critically Ill Or Seriously Injured Children Through Housing Grants | 2017 |
| Starting Strong | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Scholarship Funding For Early Education For 3 And 4 Year Old Children Living In Poverty | 2017 |
| Suncatchers Therapeutic | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Therapeutic Horseback Sessions For Disabled And Special Needs Individuals | 2017 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Sponsor The Library Literacy Program | 2017 |
| Volunteers Of America Dakotas | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Infant Supplies To Young No/low Income Families | 2017 |
| Wellspring | $14,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Health, Recovery, And Development Services To Adolescent Youth | 2017 |
| Western Sd Senior Services | $12,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Hot Meals To Seniors | 2017 |
| Working Against Violence | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Create Community Free Of Violence | 2017 |
| Ymca Of Rapid City | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Promote Healthy Living | 2017 |
| Youth & Family Services | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Various Programs For Low Income | 2017 |
| Suncatchers Therapeutic | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | At-risk Youth Pilot Program | 2016 |
| Rapid City Beautification | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Beautify Rapid City Downtown Areas | 2016 |
| Kiwanis | $9,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Community Services | 2016 |
| Seventh Circuit Casa Program | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Court Advocates For Abused Children | 2016 |
| Catholic Social Services | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Cover Counceling And Educational Programs | 2016 |
| Working Against Violence | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Create Community Free Of Violence | 2016 |
| Allied Arts Fund | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Enriching Our Communities Through The Advancement Of The Arts | 2016 |
| Rapid City Club For Boys | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Food & Nutrition Services And Phys Ed | 2016 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Funds To Support Programs For Youth | 2016 |
| Girl Scouts | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Girl Pride & Program For At-risk Girls | 2016 |
| Spare Key | $5,000 | Saint Paul, MN, US | Helps Families In Crisis With Critically Ill Or Seriously Injured Children Through Housing Grants | 2016 |
| Western Sd Senior Services | $12,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Hot Meals To Seniors | 2016 |
| Front Porch Coalition | $17,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Implement Sd Strategy For Suicide Prevention | 2016 |
| Alliance Of Tribal Tourism | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Maintain Respect For Tribal Traditions | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Meet Needs Without Discrimination | 2016 |
| Partnership Rc | $7,500 | Rapid City, SD, US | Mentoring Program | 2016 |
| Lifeways Inc | $25,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Prevention Classes For Youth At-risk | 2016 |
| Ymca Of Rapid City | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Promote Healthy Living | 2016 |
| Rural America | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide An After School Culturally Based Mentoring Program | 2016 |
| Western Resouces For Disabled Independence | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Elderly Day Care For Low Income Clients | 2016 |
| Core Freshman Impact | $10,000 | Box Elder, SD, US | Provide Life Skills For Youth | 2016 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Personal Finance Support | 2016 |
| Helpline Center | $2,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | Provide Resources For Community Connections And Support | 2016 |
| Cornerstone Rescue Mission | $7,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Provide Support To Homeless Individuals And Families | 2016 |
| Volunteers Of America Dakotas | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Reach And Uplift All People | 2016 |
| Mother Butler Center | $5,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Repairs To Building And Other Programs | 2016 |
| Starting Strong | $20,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Scholarship Funding For Early Education For 3 And 4 Year Old Children Living In Poverty | 2016 |
| Wellspring | $14,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Sponsor Annual Fundraising Event | 2016 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Sponsor The Library Literacy Program | 2016 |
| Community Health Center | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Stop Drunk Driving Support Victims | 2016 |
| Rapid City Area School | $15,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Summer School Tuition For Students | 2016 |
| Rapid City Arts Council | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support For The Education Program | 2016 |
| Rapid City Public Parks Foundation | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Support Public Parks In Rapid City | 2016 |
| Feeding South Dakota | $50,000 | Sioux Falls, SD, US | To Eliminate Hunger In South Dakota | 2016 |
| Youth & Family Services | $10,000 | Rapid City, SD, US | Various Programs For Low Income | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Gwendolyn L Stearns Foundation Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 31-1737658 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 243 FOUNDERS PARK DRIVE Rapid City, SD 57701-0000 |
Key People (9)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Gwendolyn L Stearns Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Malcom Chapman |
|---|---|
| Vice Preside | Kathy Miller |
| Secretary | Megan Reder-schopp |
| Treasurer | Dave True |
| Director | Judge Janine Kern |
Forms 990-PF
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