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David H Billion Foundation

Preselected recipients only Sioux Falls, South Dakota · EIN 872112402

David H Billion Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.0 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $2.0 million and the largest $4.0 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.

Giving in 2025 was up from $3.0 million the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$50,0001$7.1 million
2024$3.0 million1$12.3 million
2025$4.0 million2$14.4 million

How to apply

David H Billion Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What David H Billion Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Dakota.

StateGrantsAmount
South Dakota1$4.0 million
Missouri1$30,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
SD
$4.0 million
Archdiocese of St Louis
Saint Louis, MO
To be designated for the benefit of messengers of peace religious community.$30,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does David H Billion Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does David H Billion Foundation give?

$4.0 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $2.0 million.

Who runs David H Billion Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists David H Billion (Director/President), James Heine (Director/Vice President), James Wiederrich (Director/Secretary) and Per Ostrem (Director/Treasurer).

What does David H Billion Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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