Salt of the Earth Foundation
Accepts applications
Salt of the Earth Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2024 it gave $420,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$420,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $380,000 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $355,000 | 12 | $6.3 million |
| 2023 | $380,000 | 5 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $420,000 | 8 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lorrie Schwan-Okerlund 48035 Riverside Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 366-1998 |
| What to submit | Letter |
| Deadlines, restrictions | To be established. |
What Salt of the Earth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 1 | $150,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $20,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $20,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Hope International Inc | World hope international christian witness fund | $150,000 |
| Linwood Wesleyan Church | Support africa wesleyan church | $100,000 |
| Christian Solidarity International Inc | Christian slave release program | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | K-12 education | $50,000 |
| Voice of the Martyrs Inc | Christian rescue and support services | $20,000 |
| Amazing Discoveries | Christian education in churches and schools | $20,000 |
| Kingdom Workers Foster Support Program | Foster care programs | $20,000 |
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | Contemporary music and talk show programming | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lorrie Schwan-Okerlund
- Molly Okerlund
- Elizabeth Rezek
- Megan Okerlund
Questions people ask
Does Salt of the Earth Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: To be established.
How much does Salt of the Earth Foundation give?
$420,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Salt of the Earth Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lorrie Schwan-Okerlund (Pres/Director), Molly Okerlund (Vp/Director), Elizabeth Rezek (Sec/Director) and Megan Okerlund (Treas/Director).
What does Salt of the Earth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, international and education.