Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Chamberlain, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $425,100 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$425,100
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $371,850 the year before.
51% 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 | $441,239 | 35 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $371,850 | 44 | $9.1 million |
| 2025 | $425,100 | 46 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lindsey Huether PO Box 609, Chamberlain, SD 57301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 734-5555 |
| What to submit | Request grant application |
| Restrictions | To help establish or revive a project to avoid long-term committments to provide support to charitable organizations recipient organizations should have independent sources of funding for annual operating expenses |
What Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 45 | $422,600 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chamberlain School District Foundat | Support | $100,000 |
| City of Chamberlain | Chamberlain country club | $75,000 |
| Chamberlain Oacoma Trails Coalition | Support | $75,000 |
| Lake Francis Case Economic Developm | Support | $20,000 |
| Kimball School District | Support | $20,000 |
| Helping Ends Meet Food Program | Support | $10,000 |
| City of Chamberlain | Support | $10,000 |
| Chamberlain-Oacoma Chamber of Comme | River city friday nights | $5,250 |
| Chamberlain-Oacoma Chamber | American island days | $5,250 |
| Brule County Leaders Association in | Support | $5,000 |
| Chamberlain School District | Cub crew | $5,000 |
| Chamberlain School District | Ces pto | $5,000 |
| Chamberlain-Oacoma Area Chamber of | Support | $5,000 |
| City of Chamberlain | Barger park | $5,000 |
| City of Chamberlain | City improvements | $5,000 |
| Dakota State University | Support | $5,000 |
| Fishing for A Cure | Support | $5,000 |
| St James Catholic Church | Support | $5,000 |
| St Joseph Indian School | Support | $5,000 |
| United Church of Christ | Support | $5,000 |
| JLS Love Big Project | Support | $5,000 |
| Presho Fire Department | Support | $5,000 |
| Helping Ends Meet | Let me run | $5,000 |
| Cath Diocese of Sioux Falls | Support | $2,500 |
| First Circuit Casa | Support | $2,500 |
| Red Cross of SD | Support | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army of South Dakota | Support | $2,500 |
| Town of Pukwana | Support | $2,500 |
| Pukwana Fire Department | Support | $2,500 |
| Chamberlain High School | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Kimball High School | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Lyman School District | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Missouri Valley Crisis Center | Support | $2,000 |
| Town of Reliance | Reliance fire department | $2,000 |
| Chamberlain-Oacoma Vol Fire Departm | Support | $1,600 |
| Rocs - Kimball | Support | $1,200 |
| Rocs | Meals on wheels | $1,000 |
| Kimball Senior Citizens | Support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jenna Hieb
- Cathy Leiferman
- Kevin Haskins
- Monte Claussen
- Will Haugen
- Chantell Kriel
Questions people ask
Does Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation give?
$425,100 in tax year 2025, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jenna Hieb (Sec/Treasure), Cathy Leiferman (Director), Kevin Haskins (Director) and Monte Claussen (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Orrion and Edith Barger Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.