Libraries & Literacy Grant Funders in South Dakota
17 foundations with a documented libraries & literacy focus have made grants to South Dakota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $5.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 17 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 libraries & literacy funders in South Dakota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total South Dakota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sioux Falls Area Community | South Dakota | $3.3M | 7 | 2024 |
| 2 | Sigma Alpha Epsilon Foundation | Illinois | $872K | 5 | 2023 |
| 3 | United Way of Northeastern South Dakota | South Dakota | $752K | 8 | 2025 |
| 4 | The Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation | South Dakota | $305K | 4 | 2024 |
| 5 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | Tennessee | $97K | 29 | 2025 |
| 6 | Gwendolyn L Stearns Foundation Inc | South Dakota | $60K | 6 | 2024 |
| 7 | Parent Advocates for Spanish Immersion | South Dakota | $50K | 5 | 2020 |
| 8 | Women's Foundation of Minnesota | Minnesota | $36K | 2 | 2020 |
| 9 | Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial | South Dakota | $21K | 2 | 2022 |
| 10 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $20K | 3 | 2023 |
| 11 | Midcontinent Foundation | Minnesota | $16K | 10 | 2024 |
| 12 | Proliteracy Worldwide | New York | $12K | 2 | 2024 |
| 13 | Schoenhard Community Foundation Inc | South Dakota | $8K | 8 | 2022 |
| 14 | Messer Family Foundation | South Dakota | $5K | 6 | 2024 |
| 15 | Sturgis Rally Charities Foundation | South Dakota | $3K | 3 | 2018 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest libraries & literacy funders in South Dakota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 17 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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