Engelsma Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Engelsma Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $431,050 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $50,250. 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$431,050
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$50,250
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $421,950 the year before.
40% 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 | $368,217 | 46 | $7.5 million |
| 2024 | $421,950 | 44 | $8.3 million |
| 2025 | $431,050 | 47 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
Engelsma 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 Engelsma Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 32 | $402,600 |
| California | 4 | $11,500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 4 | $4,550 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $600 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $300 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YouthLink | General operations | $50,250 |
| Park Nicollet Foundation | General operating | $45,000 |
| Summit Academy Oic | General operating | $36,000 |
| Fraser | General operating | $29,000 |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | General fund | $26,000 |
| Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | General operating | $25,000 |
| Childrens Health Care Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Regions Hospital Foundation | General operating | $25,000 |
| N C Little Memorial Hospice Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Washburn Center for Children | General operating fund | $15,000 |
| Childrens Theater Company & School | General operating | $15,000 |
| Pinky Swear Foundation | General operating | $15,000 |
| Firefighters for Healing | General operating | $15,000 |
| Wildflyer Coffee | General operating fund | $11,000 |
| Layla Julien Foundation | General operations | $10,250 |
| Helping Paws of Minnesota Inc | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Hopekids Inc | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Uncommon Good | General operating | $5,250 |
| Life Time Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Onevillage Partners | General operations | $5,000 |
| Minnesota Public Radio | General operations | $5,000 |
| World Savvy | General operations | $5,000 |
| Alameda Food Bank | General operations | $5,000 |
| The Retreat - Wayzata | General operations | $4,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General operating | $3,000 |
| Agate Housing and Services Inc | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| City Harvest Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| WeCare | General operations | $1,000 |
| Performing Arts Student Scholarship Inc | General operating | $1,000 |
| Mount Olivet Rolling Acres Inc | Sherwood house | $1,000 |
| Vadnais Heights Lions Club Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Foster Together MN Inc | General operations | $1,000 |
| Orinda Network for Education | General operating | $1,000 |
| Colgate University | General operations | $500 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation | General operating | $500 |
| NPH USA | General operating fund | $500 |
| Maui Humane Society Inc | General operating | $300 |
| Center for Open Science Inc | General operating | $250 |
| Pomona College | General operating | $250 |
| Tostan Inc | General operating | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Korsh
- Susan Wilcox
- Daniel Engelsma
- Barbara Diessner
- Bruce Engelsma
- Bradley Engelsma
- Jessica Engelsma
- Nicole Slattery
- Paige Wilcox
- Jeremy Diessner
Questions people ask
Does Engelsma Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Engelsma Family Foundation give?
$431,050 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Engelsma Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Korsh (Vice-President and Director), Susan Wilcox (President and Director), Daniel Engelsma (Treasurer and Director) and Barbara Diessner (Secretary) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Engelsma Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.