Lake Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Lake Family Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,875 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $16,875 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$42,875
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$16,875
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$45,376
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $48,288 the year before.
50% 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 | $0 | 0 | $0 |
| 2024 | $48,288 | 3 | $13,586 |
| 2025 | $42,875 | 3 | $45,376 |
How to apply
| Contact | James Lake 4501 E Arrowhead Pkwy, Sioux Falls, SD 57110 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 362-9500, jmlake@verneide.com |
| What to submit | The application is available on our website at lakefamilyfoundation.org/funding-request. Qualified charitable organizations should submit the organization's name, address and mission statement, along with how they intend to use any grant funds awarded. Requests should be submitted using the online form on our website. |
| Deadlines | No specific deadlines, all requests accepted. |
| Restrictions | Requesters must be qualified charitable organizations with 501(c)(3) public charity status. Applications will be reviewed for community impact, especially in Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lake Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 3 | $42,875 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Financial need | $25,000 |
| Sioux Falls School District - Lincoln High School | Fundraiser for marching band | $16,875 |
| Harrisburg School District | Fundraiser for volleyball | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Lake
- John Andrejeski
- Brian Nash
- Amy Lake
- Ryan O'Connor
Questions people ask
Does Lake Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specific deadlines, all requests accepted.
How much does Lake Family Foundation give?
$42,875 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $16,875.
Who runs Lake Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Lake (President), John Andrejeski (Vice President), Brian Nash (Secretary/Treasurer) and Amy Lake (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lake Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.