Dokken Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dokken Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$80,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $77,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $205,000 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $77,500 | 2 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $80,000 | 2 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Dokken Family 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.
What Dokken Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Dakota | Coyote athletic complex | $50,000 |
| Westside Church | Maintenance of church | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Russell Wayne Dokken
- Jane Persinger Dokken
- Ashley Dokken Walchshauser
- Samantha Jane Roberts
Questions people ask
Does Dokken Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dokken Family Foundation give?
$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Dokken Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Russell Wayne Dokken (President), Jane Persinger Dokken (Vice-President), Ashley Dokken Walchshauser (Treasurer) and Samantha Jane Roberts (Secretary).
What does Dokken Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.