Jerstad Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Jerstad Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2024 it gave $151,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $54,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$151,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$54,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $198,500 the year before.
44% of its 2024 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 | $198,500 | 20 | $4.0 million |
| 2024 | $151,500 | 16 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jerstad Family Foundation 4950 S Minnesota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 261-1044 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What Jerstad Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 7 | $82,500 |
| Minnesota | 9 | $69,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augustana University | General Support | $54,000 |
| Opportunity Neighborhood | General Support | $10,000 |
| College Possible | General Support | $10,000 |
| Play for Patrick | General Support | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Crisis Nursery | General Support | $8,000 |
| Mission Animal Hospital | General Support | $7,000 |
| Volunteers of America Dakotas | General Support | $7,000 |
| Prop Shop | General Suppport | $7,000 |
| Open Arms of Minnesota | General Support | $7,000 |
| South Dakota Symphony Orchestra | General Support | $6,500 |
| Lincoln High School | General Support | $6,500 |
| Helping Kids Round First | General Support | $5,500 |
| St Olaf College | General support | $5,000 |
| Luthern Theological Seminary | General Support | $5,000 |
| Washington High School | General Support | $2,000 |
| Feeding South Dakota | General Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandra I Jerstad
- Rachel Jerstad
- Michael Jerstad
- Sarah Jerstad
- Kelly Jerstad
Questions people ask
Does Jerstad Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jerstad Family Foundation give?
$151,500 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Jerstad Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sandra I Jerstad (Director), Rachel Jerstad (Director), Michael Jerstad (Director) and Sarah Jerstad (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jerstad Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.