Welk Family Foundation
Historical FunderAberdeen, South Dakota · EIN 36-3579562 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$194K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Dacotah Bank |
|---|---|
| Address | 308 S Main St, Aberdeen SD 57401 |
| Phone | 6052255611 |
| Form and materials | Contact the above address for application forms. |
| Deadlines | None |
| 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
17% of grants went outside South Dakota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tekakwitha Living Center | Sisseton, SD | Upgrades to residents room flooring. Finishes and handicapped accessibility and support of capital expense to maintain a comfortable living… | $53,000 |
| Coteau Des Prairies Hospital | Sisseton, SD | Replace bathrooms, cabinetry. and furnishing to the north wing patient care rooms. | $50,000 |
| Sisseton School District 54-2 | Sisseton, SD | Ten general post-secondary academic and/or secondary vocational/technical scholarships. | $19,000 |
| Emmanuel United Church of Christ | Hankinson, ND | HVAC maintenance - replace defective Geothermal Heat Pump Compressor. Handicap ramp decking and upgrade the signage at the front of the… | $15,000 |
| Roberts County Rescue Inc | Sisseton, SD | Purchase four handheld portable radios, used for communications on fire scenes. | $15,000 |
| Sisseton Volunteer Fire Department | Sisseton, SD | Purchase four handheld portable radios, used for communications on fire scenes. | $15,000 |
| Greater Sisseton Initiative Inc | Sisseton, SD | Gym renovation. | $4,000 |
| Community Transit Inc | Sisseton, SD | Support for the rural transportation agency that is available for all residents in Northeast South Dakota | $2,500 |
| Sisseton Area Ministerial Association | Sisseton, SD | Renovate and add space to our ministerial food pantry. | $2,000 |
| Sisseton Swimming Pool | Sisseton, SD | Purchase of 10 thermoplastic coated commercial grade outdoor benches. | $1,100 |
| Buffalo Lake Lutheran Church | Sisseton, SD | Repair/Replace the eight windows in the main sanctuary. | $1,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | New Effington, SD | Upgrade the men's and women's bathrooms to make them handicap accessible and include changing tables for babies. | $1,000 |
| Family Life Assembly of God | Sisseton, SD | Improve and pave the church parking lot. | $1,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Sisseton, SD | Replace Kitchen Refrigerator | $1,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | Sisseton, SD | Installation of a new Audio Visual Wi-Fi System wireless network in the sanctuary for Live Stream Services | $1,000 |
| New Effington Volunteer Fire Department | New Effington, SD | Purchase of hand held portable radios for the fire department and first responders. | $1,000 |
| New Hope Free Lutheran Church | Sisseton, SD | Movies of Hope - Once a month from October - April, movies are shown for the public. | $1,000 |
| Roberts County 4-H Leaders Association | Sisseton, SD | General operating support to provide leadership and development opportunities for youth. | $1,000 |
| Roberts County 4-H Shooting Sports | Sisseton, SD | Shooting sports to teach youth safety, discipline, technique, and sportsmanship through the mentored use of shooting equipment. | $1,000 |
| Sisseton Youth Baseball Association | Sisseton, SD | Purchase of new lights and lighting system. | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Sisseton Area | Sisseton, SD | Provide continued opportunities of sports participation, physical activity, and social interaction for individuals with intellectual… | $1,000 |
| St Peters Parish of Roberts County | Sisseton, SD | Shingle project and general operations. | $1,000 |
| The Church of St Anthony | Browns Valley, MN | To repoint exterior brick | $1,000 |
| United Methodist Presbyterian Church | Browns Valley, MN | Painting and drywall repair in the sanctuary. | $1,000 |
| Zion Lutheran (LCMS) Church | New Effington, SD | Replace front entrance door. | $1,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | Browns Valley, MN | Replace the rear deck and steps of the parsonage. | $1,000 |
| Heritage Museums of the Coteau Des Prairies | Sisseton, SD | Purchase and installation of intrusion and fire deteclion alarm system in the Stavig House Museum. | $621 |
| Browns Valley Public Library | Browns Valley, MN | Purchase audio books, e-books and large print books for the library. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,721 | 28 |
| 2024 | $188,118 | 36 |
| 2023 | $179,749 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640779349100404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3579562
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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