Great Plains Education Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyAberdeen, South Dakota · EIN 46-0350016 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$65,000
Total assets$32M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Board of Regents | Pierre, SD | Educational Impact Campaign and SDSBVI | $700,000 |
| South Dakota Historical Society Foundation | Pierre, SD | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Aberdeen School District | Aberdeen, SD | Tutoring Program | $115,000 |
| Aberdeen Catholic School System | Aberdeen, SD | Educational Programming | $65,000 |
| Aberdeen Christian School | Aberdeen, SD | Tuition Assistance Program | $20,000 |
| SPURS Therapeutic Riding | Aberdeen, SD | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota Historical Society Foundation | Pierre, SD | General Operations | $1,000,000 |
| Aberdeen Catholic School System | Aberdeen, SD | Educational Programming | $40,000 |
| Aberdeen School District | Aberdeen, SD | Tutoring Program | $40,000 |
| Aberdeen Catholic School System | Aberdeen, SD | Educational Programming | $20,000 |
| SPURS Therapeutic Riding | Aberdeen, SD | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,105,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $1,080,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103397
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0350016
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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