The Hatterscheidt Foundation Inc
Historical FunderAberdeen, South Dakota · EIN 46-6012543 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Cassie Backman |
|---|---|
| Address | PO Box 1210, Aberdeen SD 574021210 |
| Phone | 6052297119 |
| Form and materials | Applications should be submitted on forms available from the Foundation, Aberdeen Central High School and Roncalli High School or the college or university the student plans to attend. |
| Deadlines | There are no deadlines for submitting applications, but each application should be submitted suffici |
| Restrictions | Scholarships are made only to South Dakota residents, except for scholarships to the two schools in North Dakota, and the applicant must be a current high school graduate. The scholarship is for one year and cannot be renewed. Most of the grants made by the Foundation are for scholarship purposes except to the extent funds are available, grants may be made for other charitable and educational purposes. |
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
12% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern State University | Aberdeen, SD | Scholarships | $55,000 |
| SD State University | Brookings, SD | Scholarships | $12,500 |
| University of South Dakota | Vermillion, SD | Scholarships | $12,500 |
| United Way of NESD | Aberdeen, SD | Financial Support | $12,000 |
| Aberdeen Area Boys and Girls Club of Aberdeen | Aberdeen, SD | Financial Support | $12,000 |
| Augustana University | Sioux Falls, SD | Scholarships | $11,250 |
| Mount Marty College | Yankton, SD | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| SD School of Mines & Technology | Rapid City, SD | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Black Hills State University | Spearfish, SD | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Dakota Wesleyn University | Mitchell, SD | Scholarships | $7,500 |
| Spurs Therapeutic Riding Center | Aberdeen, SD | Financial Support | $7,500 |
| Dakota State University | Madison, SD | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| University of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Lake Area Technical Institute | Watertown, SD | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Southeast Technical College | Red Wing, MN | Scholarships | $1,250 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Financial Support | $500 |
The return also lists 28 grants to individuals ($65,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $237,000 | 44 |
| 2024 | $234,750 | 44 |
| 2023 | $218,500 | 39 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610799349100406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-6012543
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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