Arts & Culture Grant Funders in South Dakota
58 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to South Dakota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $30.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 58 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts & culture funders in South Dakota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total South Dakota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Indian Youth Running Strong | Virginia | $5.3M | 8 | 2025 |
| 2 | Margaret a Cargill Foundation | Minnesota | $4.4M | 10 | 2024 |
| 3 | The Wallace Foundation | New York | $3.4M | 3 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Bush Foundation | Minnesota | $2.7M | 18 | 2024 |
| 5 | Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Inc | New York | $1.7M | 6 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $1.6M | 2 | 2023 |
| 7 | Sioux Falls Area Community | South Dakota | $1.5M | 12 | 2023 |
| 8 | Propel Nonprofits | Minnesota | $1.0M | 3 | 2024 |
| 9 | Northwest Area Foundation | Minnesota | $850K | 5 | 2022 |
| 10 | Tad Beck Fund | Virginia | $807K | 5 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation | South Dakota | $795K | 5 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Mcknight Foundation | Minnesota | $625K | 7 | 2024 |
| 13 | Arts Midwest Inc | Minnesota | $460K | 14 | 2025 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in South Dakota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 58 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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