SFS Foundation
Accepts applications
SFS Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.4 million in 22 grants; the typical grant was $212,810 and the largest $2.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$8.4 million
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$212,810
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$22,773
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $5.2 million the year before.
39% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7 million | 16 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $5.2 million | 18 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $8.4 million | 22 | $22,773 |
How to apply
| Contact | Marianne von Seggern 1700 West Ralph Rogers Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 310-6994, marianne@seedforsuccess.org |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Restrictions | Sioux falls area, medical research, veterans, youth programs, behavorial health or education |
What SFS Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 19 | $7.8 million |
| Florida | 1 | $330,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $175,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Zoo & Aquarium | We can't wait campaign | $2.0 million |
| Children's Home Society | Support for care and services needed for children and their families | $1.1 million |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation | Donor fund | $1.0 million |
| Sanford Health Foundation | Peds cancer treatment genetic research, sponsor multiple events | $835,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation | Community fund | $503,000 |
| Avera Health Foundation | Avera behavioral health family weekend, medical assistance, visiting expenses | $440,000 |
| Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation | Scholarships | $378,700 |
| Parkinson's Foundation Southwest Chapter | Medical research and support | $330,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation | Mental health programs | $315,000 |
| Southeast Technical College | Scholarships; bmht program startup investment for faculty and planning | $235,000 |
| University of South Dakota Foundation | Scholarships, parkinsons research | $225,621 |
| Sioux Falls Public School District | Access for all, clc middle school facility | $200,000 |
| Midwest Honor Flight | Flight costs and portable poc machines for flight | $175,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation | Promising futures fund | $100,000 |
| Levitt at the Falls | Build out programming space | $100,000 |
| Lifescape Foundation | Journey of hope campaign | $100,000 |
| Toy Lending Library of SD | Supporting new positions | $99,000 |
| SD Parkinson Foundation | Medical research and support | $79,000 |
| Rock Ranch | Sponsorship of counseling cabin | $75,000 |
| McCrossan Boys Ranch | Track & field complex | $50,000 |
| Augustana University | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation | City blossom event | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marianne von Seggern
- Molly Stine
- Kristi Metzger
Questions people ask
Does SFS Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does SFS Foundation give?
$8.4 million in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $212,810.
Who runs SFS Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Marianne von Seggern (Chairman-Vp-Secretary), Molly Stine (President-Treasurer) and Kristi Metzger (Director).
What does SFS Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, community development and science and research.