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Oahe Foundation

Pierre, South Dakota  ·  EIN 363309554  ·  Private foundation

Oahe Foundation is a South Dakota-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.6M in annual giving against $24.2M in assets. This page documents the 201 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Oahe Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$24.2M
Total assets
201
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Oahe Foundation funds

Oahe Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on domestic violence, education, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, and related causes.

Domestic ViolenceEducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, men boys, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesmen boyswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Oahe Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Oahe YMCA
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pierre, SD$1.1M2024
Oahe YMCA
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pierre, SD$425K2023
Capital Area Counseling Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pierre, SD$401K2019
Pierre First United Methodist Churc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pierre, SD$308K2023
Dakotas United Methodist Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Mitchell, SD$266K2017
Capital Area Counseling Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pierre, SD$178K2020
Pierre First United Methodist Churc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pierre, SD$168K2019
Pierre First United Methodist Churc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pierre, SD$158K2017
Pierre First United Methodist Churc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pierre, SD$139K2024
Pierre First United Methodist Churc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pierre, SD$138K2022
Dakotas United Methodist Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Mitchell, SD$125K2019
Sd Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pierre, SD$125K2019
Pierre First United Methodist Churc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pierre, SD$119K2020
Avera St Mary's Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pierre, SD$115K2019
Sd Community Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pierre, SD$111K2017

Oahe Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.3M
2019$1.3M
2020$1.2M
2022$1.4M
2023$1.7M
2024$2.4M

How to apply for funding from Oahe Foundation

Oahe Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Oahe Foundation

Does Oahe Foundation accept grant applications?
Oahe Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Oahe Foundation fund?
Oahe Foundation's grants focus on domestic violence. Recent recipients include Oahe YMCA, Oahe YMCA, Capital Area Counseling Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Oahe Foundation give in grants?
Oahe Foundation reported $1.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.3M over 201 grants.
Where is Oahe Foundation located?
Oahe Foundation is based in Pierre, South Dakota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 363309554.
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About this profile. This page is built from Oahe Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Oahe Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.