Black Spring Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Black Spring Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.2 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $322,500 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.2 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$322,500
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$21.9 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2025 was up from $816,508 the year before.
92% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $98,347 | 1 | $17.9 million |
| 2024 | $816,508 | 2 | $22.9 million |
| 2025 | $4.2 million | 12 | $21.9 million |
How to apply
Black Spring Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Black Spring Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 11 | $3.7 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dementia Innovations | General operating | $1.1 million |
| Bernies Book Bank | General operating | $500,000 |
| Sailing Education Assoc Of Sheboygan I | General operating | $500,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Sheboygan County | General operating | $450,000 |
| Sheboygan County Food Bank | General operating | $400,000 |
| Humane Society of Sheboygan County | General operating | $395,000 |
| SecureFutures Foundation Inc | General operating | $250,000 |
| Sheboygan County Warming Center & Comm | General operating | $220,000 |
| HER Alliance Inc | General operating | $175,000 |
| Weill Center Foundation Inc | Weill center transformation | $100,000 |
| Sheboygan Public Education Foundation Inc | Student scholarships | $60,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sheboygan County | General operating | $45,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Heck
- Nathan Honson
Questions people ask
Does Black Spring Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Black Spring Foundation Inc give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $322,500.
Who runs Black Spring Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists David Heck (President/Treasurer) and Nathan Honson (Vice President/Secretary).
What does Black Spring Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and food and hunger.