Sfs Foundation
Historical FunderSioux Falls, South Dakota · EIN 86-1917173 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $99,000 and $440,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARIANNE VON SEGGERN |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 WEST RALPH ROGERS ROAD, SIOUX FALLS SD 57108 |
| Phone | 6053106994 |
| MARIANNE@SEEDFORSUCCESS.ORG | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | SIOUX FALLS AREA, MEDICAL RESEARCH, VETERANS, YOUTH PROGRAMS, BEHAVORIAL HEALTH OR EDUCATION |
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
13% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium | Sioux Falls, SD | We can't wait campaign | $2,000,400 |
| Children's Home Society | Sioux Falls, SD | Support for care and services needed for children and their families | $1,120,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | Donor fund | $1,016,296 |
| Sanford Health Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | Peds cancer treatment genetic research, sponsor multiple events | $835,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | Community fund | $503,000 |
| Avera Health Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | Avera behavioral health family weekend, medical assistance, visiting expenses | $440,000 |
| Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | Scholarships | $378,700 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Southwest Chapter | Miami, FL | Medical research and support | $330,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | Mental health programs | $315,000 |
| Southeast Technical College | Sioux Falls, SD | Scholarships; bmht program startup investment for faculty and planning | $235,000 |
| University of South Dakota Foundation | Vermillion, SD | Scholarships, parkinsons research | $225,621 |
| Sioux Falls Public School District | Sioux Falls, SD | Access for all, clc middle school facility | $200,000 |
| Midwest Honor Flight | Sioux Center, IA | Flight costs and portable poc machines for flight | $175,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | Promising futures fund | $100,000 |
| Levitt at the Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Build out programming space | $100,000 |
| Lifescape Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | Journey of hope campaign | $100,000 |
| Toy Lending Library of Sd | Sioux Falls, SD | Supporting new positions | $99,000 |
| Sd Parkinson Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | Medical research and support | $79,000 |
| Rock Ranch | Hills, MN | Sponsorship of counseling cabin | $75,000 |
| Mccrossan Boys Ranch | Sioux Falls, SD | Track & field complex | $50,000 |
| Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation | Sioux Falls, SD | City blossom event | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,418,517 | 22 |
| 2024 | $5,192,883 | 18 |
| 2023 | $3,669,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620739349100407
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-1917173
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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