The James and Eloise Elmen Foundation
Invitation OnlySioux Falls, South Dakota · EIN 20-5767706 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$844K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$24.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
28% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avera | Sioux Falls, SD | Building fund | $350,000 |
| South Dakoata Parks Wildlife Fdn | Pierre, SD | Custer state park bison center | $90,000 |
| Zoological Society of Sioux Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Special project | $90,000 |
| Augustana College | Sioux Falls, SD | Building fund | $66,000 |
| South Dakota Parks Wildlife Fdn | Pierre, SD | Good earthstate park | $66,000 |
| Sfps Education Fdn | Sioux Falls, SD | Operations | $30,000 |
| Sioux Falls Cares | Sioux Falls, SD | Operations | $20,000 |
| Midwest Honor Flight | Sioux Center, IA | Operating | $20,000 |
| Children's Home Society | Sioux Falls, SD | Operations | $20,000 |
| American Legion Charities | Indianapolis, IN | Operations | $20,000 |
| Banquet | Sioux Falls, SD | Operations | $15,000 |
| Make a Wish of Sd | Sioux Falls, SD | Operations | $10,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Operations | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Fdn | Staten Island, NY | Operations | $10,000 |
| Family Visitation Center | Sioux Falls, SD | Operations | $5,000 |
| Levitt at the Falls | Sioux Falls, SD | Operating | $5,000 |
| Center for Active Generations | Sioux Falls, SD | Operations | $5,000 |
| Mission Msa | Mclean, VA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Apro Charitable Fdn | Austin, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| Washington Pavilion | Sioux Falls, SD | Operating | $1,000 |
| United Way | Sioux Falls, SD | Operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $844,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $828,200 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532949349100113
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5767706
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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