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First National Foundation

Preselected recipients only Spearfish, South Dakota · EIN 912007691

First National Foundation is a private foundation in Spearfish, South Dakota. In tax year 2024 it gave $1,147 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $574 and the largest $574. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $700 the year before.

0% of its 2024 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7002$16,164
2024$1,1472$15,319

How to apply

First National 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 First National Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in South Dakota.

StateGrantsAmount
South Dakota2$1,147

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Red Cloud Indian School
Pine Ridge, SD
Charitable$574
Boys and Girls Club
Mission, SD
Charitable$573

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does First National Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does First National Foundation give?

$1,147 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $574.

Who runs First National Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Dane Goetz (President/Tr), Richard D Jones (Vice Preside), Beth Goetz (Secretary) and Mary A Siloti (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does First National Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.

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