Salt of the Earth Foundation
Historical FunderSioux Falls, South Dakota · EIN 46-0434804 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LORRIE SCHWAN-OKERLUND |
|---|---|
| Address | 48035 RIVERSIDE PLACE, SIOUX FALLS SD 57108 |
| Phone | 6053661998 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| Deadlines | TO BE ESTABLISHED. |
| Restrictions | TO BE ESTABLISHED. |
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
87% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Hope International Inc | Atlanta, GA | World hope international christian witness fund | $150,000 |
| Linwood Wesleyan Church | Sioux Falls, SD | Support africa wesleyan church | $100,000 |
| Christian Solidarity International Inc | West Lake Village, CA | Christian slave release program | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | K-12 education | $50,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Inc | Bartlesville, OK | Christian rescue and support services | $20,000 |
| Amazing Discoveries | Blaine, WA | Christian education in churches and schools | $20,000 |
| Kingdom Workers Foster Support Program | Waukesha, WI | Foster care programs | $20,000 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | Saint Paul, MN | Contemporary music and talk show programming | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $420,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $380,000 | 5 |
| 2022 | $355,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jan 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600139349101100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0434804
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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