Youth Development Grant Funders in South Dakota
66 foundations with a documented youth development focus have made grants to South Dakota nonprofits in recent years, together directing $35.1M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 66 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 youth development funders in South Dakota
| # | Funder | Based in | Total South Dakota giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota Community Foundation | South Dakota | $21.3M | 149 | 2024 |
| 2 | American Indian Youth Running Strong | Virginia | $3.2M | 7 | 2025 |
| 3 | Watertown Area United Way Inc | South Dakota | $1.2M | 48 | 2024 |
| 4 | Sioux Falls Area Community | South Dakota | $1.1M | 15 | 2022 |
| 5 | United Way of Northeastern South Dakota | South Dakota | $1.1M | 20 | 2025 |
| 6 | Easton Sports Development Foundation Ii | California | $853K | 6 | 2023 |
| 7 | The Wellmark Foundation | Iowa | $438K | 6 | 2023 |
| 8 | Gwendolyn L Stearns Foundation Inc | South Dakota | $360K | 26 | 2024 |
| 9 | United Way and Voluteer Services of Greater Yankto | South Dakota | $358K | 9 | 2024 |
| 10 | Northwest Area Foundation | Minnesota | $350K | 3 | 2023 |
| 11 | The Schmidt Family Foundation | California | $350K | 3 | 2024 |
| 12 | Sanford Group Return | South Dakota | $340K | 10 | 2020 |
| 13 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Michigan | $340K | 4 | 2023 |
| 14 | Watertown Area Community Foundation | South Dakota | $331K | 14 | 2024 |
| 15 | Stewardship Foundation | Washington | $300K | 8 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest youth development funders in South Dakota — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 66 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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