Sheldon F Reese Foundation
Historical FunderSioux Falls, South Dakota · EIN 46-0358682 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SHELDON F REESE FOUNDATION CO JOHN |
|---|---|
| Address | BOX 1428, SIOUX FALLS SD 571091010 |
| Phone | 6053361699 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT ORGANIZATION FOR INFORMATION. |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
3% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Dysmas of South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Call to Freedom Inc | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $24,000 |
| Hope Coalition | Red Wing, MN | General assistance | $24,000 |
| Augustana University Associaion | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $21,400 |
| Friends of the Levitt Shell Sioux Falls Inc | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Great Plains Zoo and Aquarium | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $20,000 |
| South Dakota Voices for Peace | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Sd | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $12,500 |
| Beacon Center | Watertown, SD | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Black Hills Playhouse | Rapid City, SD | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Sioux Empire | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Childrens Home Society | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | Mitchell, SD | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Family Connection | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Family Visitation Center | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $10,000 |
| South Dakota Symphony Orchestra | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $10,000 |
| The Community Outreach | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Youth and Family Services | Rapid City, SD | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Washington Pavilion | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $9,000 |
| Teen Challenge of the Dakotas | Brookings, SD | General assistance | $7,500 |
| Buddies and Co | Brandon, SD | General assistance | $6,000 |
| Reach Literacy | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $6,000 |
| Cheyenne River Youth Project | Eagle Butte, SD | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Harmony South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Sioux Falls School Dist Co | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Eastern South Dakota | Sioux Falls, SD | General assistance | $3,000 |
| Black Hills Works Inc | Rapid City, SD | Fullter productions | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $345,900 | 30 |
| 2024 | $301,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $292,175 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640689349100724
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-0358682
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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