Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation Inc
Historical FunderChamberlain, South Dakota · EIN 26-1875189 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LINDSEY HUETHER |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 609, CHAMBERLAIN SD 57301 |
| Phone | 6057345555 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST GRANT APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | TO HELP ESTABLISH OR REVIVE A PROJECT TO AVOID LONG-TERM COMMITTMENTS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD HAVE INDEPENDENT SOURCES OF FUNDING FOR ANNUAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
2% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain School District Foundat | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $100,000 |
| City of Chamberlain | Chamberlain, SD | Chamberlain country club | $75,000 |
| Chamberlain Oacoma Trails Coalition | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $75,000 |
| Lake Francis Case Economic Developm | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $20,000 |
| Kimball School District | Kimball, SD | Support | $20,000 |
| Helping Ends Meet Food Program | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $10,000 |
| City of Chamberlain | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $10,000 |
| Chamberlain-Oacoma Chamber of Comme | Chamberlain, SD | River city friday nights | $5,250 |
| Chamberlain-Oacoma Chamber | Chamberlain, SD | American island days | $5,250 |
| Brule County Leaders Association in | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $5,000 |
| Chamberlain School District | Chamberlain, SD | Cub crew | $5,000 |
| Chamberlain School District | Chamberlain, SD | Ces PTO | $5,000 |
| Chamberlain-Oacoma Area Chamber of | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $5,000 |
| City of Chamberlain | Chamberlain, SD | Barger park | $5,000 |
| City of Chamberlain | Chamberlain, SD | City improvements | $5,000 |
| Dakota State University | Madison, SD | Support | $5,000 |
| Fishing for a Cure | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $5,000 |
| St James Catholic Church | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $5,000 |
| United Church of Christ | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $5,000 |
| Jls Love Big Project | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $5,000 |
| Presho Fire Department | Presho, SD | Support | $5,000 |
| Helping Ends Meet | Chamberlain, SD | Let me run | $5,000 |
| Cath Diocese of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Support | $2,500 |
| First Circuit Casa | Mitchell, SD | Support | $2,500 |
| Red Cross of Sd | Sioux Falls, SD | Support | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army of South Dakota | Omaha, NE | Support | $2,500 |
| Town of Pukwana | Pukwana, SD | Support | $2,500 |
| Pukwana Fire Department | Pukwana, SD | Support | $2,500 |
| Chamberlain High School | Chamberlain, SD | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Kimball High School | Kimball, SD | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Lyman School District | Presho, SD | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Missouri Valley Crisis Center | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $2,000 |
| Town of Reliance | Reliance, SD | Reliance fire department | $2,000 |
| Chamberlain-Oacoma Vol Fire Departm | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $1,600 |
| Rocs - Kimball | Kimball, SD | Support | $1,200 |
| Rocs | Chamberlain, SD | Meals on wheels | $1,000 |
| Kimball Senior Citizens | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $1,000 |
| Lyman County Ambulance District | Kennebec, SD | Lyman living safely | $800 |
| City of Kimball | Pukwana, SD | Kimball backpack program | $250 |
| State Theatre | Chamberlain, SD | Holiday movie matinees | $250 |
| St James Parish Food Pantry | Chamberlain, SD | Support | $250 |
| Ces | Chamberlain, SD | Project cubs leap | $250 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($3,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $425,100 | 46 |
| 2024 | $371,850 | 44 |
| 2023 | $441,239 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640899349100784
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1875189
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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