Does South Dakota Education Access accept grant applications?

South Dakota Education Access'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 South Dakota Education Access fund?

South Dakota Education Access's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include South Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, University of Southdakota. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does South Dakota Education Access give in grants?

South Dakota Education Access reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.2M over 53 grants.

Where is South Dakota Education Access located?

South Dakota Education Access is based in Pierre, South Dakota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263941129.

How can I find foundations similar to South Dakota Education Access?

Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like South Dakota Education Access, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

Grant funders / South Dakota / South Dakota Education Access

South Dakota Education Access

Pierre, South Dakota · EIN 263941129 · Private foundation

Based in Pierre, South Dakota, South Dakota Education Access has awarded $4.2M across 53 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2018. Its largest grant on record went to South Dakota State University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.0M

Annual giving (FY2018)

$42.7M

Total assets

Grants tracked

2018

Most recent grant

What South Dakota Education Access funds

South Dakota Education Access's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for South Dakota Education Access, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
South Dakota State University SCHOLARSHIPS	Brookings, SD	$387K	2018
South Dakota State University SCHOLARSHIPS	Brookings, SD	$385K	2017
University of Southdakota SCHOLARSHIPS	Vermillion, SD	$322K	2018
University of Southdakota SCHOLARSHIPS	Vermillion, SD	$318K	2017
South Dakota Community Foundation SCHOLARSHIPS	Pierre, SD	$200K	2017
Mapping Your Future COLLEGE ADVISING	Suger Land, TX	$179K	2017
Mapping Your Future COLLEGE ADVISING	Suger Land, TX	$171K	2018
Black Hills State University SCHOLARSHIPS	Spearfish, SD	$141K	2017
Black Hills State University SCHOLARSHIPS	Spearfish, SD	$141K	2018
National American University SCHOLARSHIPS	Rapid City, SD	$120K	2017
National American University SCHOLARSHIPS	Rapid City, SD	$110K	2018
Northern State University SCHOLARSHIPS	Aberdeen, SD	$108K	2018
Southeast Technical Institute SCHOLARSHIPS	Sioux Falls, SD	$103K	2017
Southeast Technical Institute SCHOLARSHIPS	Sioux Falls, SD	$99K	2018
South Dakota School of Mines and SCHOLARSHIPS	Rapid City, SD	$79K	2018

South Dakota Education Access giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.2M

2018$2.0M

How to apply for funding from South Dakota Education Access

South Dakota Education Access'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.

Is South Dakota Education Access the right funder for your nonprofit?

This page shows what South Dakota Education Access has funded. Bespoke Grants tells you whether it fits your mission — and finds every other foundation that does. Free, no credit card.

Match my nonprofit to funders →

Frequently asked questions about South Dakota Education Access

Does South Dakota Education Access accept grant applications?: South Dakota Education Access'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 South Dakota Education Access fund?: South Dakota Education Access's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include South Dakota State University, South Dakota State University, University of Southdakota. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does South Dakota Education Access give in grants?: South Dakota Education Access reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2018). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.2M over 53 grants.
Where is South Dakota Education Access located?: South Dakota Education Access is based in Pierre, South Dakota. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263941129.
How can I find foundations similar to South Dakota Education Access?: Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like South Dakota Education Access, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

Find more funders like South Dakota Education Access

Foundations similar to South Dakota Education Access

Other South Dakota grantmakers with overlapping priorities:

About this profile. This page is built from South Dakota Education Access'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 South Dakota Education Access. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.