Sheldon F Reese Foundation
Accepts applications
Sheldon F Reese Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $345,900 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 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$345,900
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $301,000 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 | $292,175 | 27 | $6.1 million |
| 2024 | $301,000 | 25 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $345,900 | 30 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Sheldon F Reese Foundation Co John Box 1428, Sioux Falls, SD 57109-1010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 336-1699 |
| What to submit | Contact organization for information. |
| Deadlines | No submission deadlines. |
What Sheldon F Reese Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 29 | $321,900 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $24,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Dysmas of South Dakota | General assistance | $25,000 |
| Call to Freedom Inc | General assistance | $24,000 |
| Hope Coalition | General assistance | $24,000 |
| Augustana University Associaion | General assistance | $21,400 |
| Friends of the Levitt Shell Sioux Falls Inc | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Great Plains Zoo and Aquarium | General assistance | $20,000 |
| South Dakota Voices for Peace | General assistance | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sioux Falls | General assistance | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of SD | General assistance | $12,500 |
| Beacon Center | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Black Hills Playhouse | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Sioux Empire | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Childrens Home Society | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Dakota Wesleyan University | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Family Connection | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Family Visitation Center | General assistance | $10,000 |
| South Dakota Symphony Orchestra | General assistance | $10,000 |
| The Community Outreach | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Volunteers of America | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Youth and Family Services | General assistance | $10,000 |
| Washington Pavilion | General assistance | $9,000 |
| Teen Challenge of the Dakotas | General assistance | $7,500 |
| Buddies and Co | General assistance | $6,000 |
| Reach Literacy | General assistance | $6,000 |
| Cheyenne River Youth Project | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Harmony South Dakota | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of South Dakota | General assistance | $5,000 |
| Sioux Falls School Dist Co | General assistance | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Eastern South Dakota | General assistance | $3,000 |
| Black Hills Works Inc | Fullter productions | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Quello
- Virginia Pavelka Luke
- Deborah Olson
- Vance Goldammer
- Gregg Gohl
Questions people ask
Does Sheldon F Reese Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No submission deadlines.
How much does Sheldon F Reese Foundation give?
$345,900 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Sheldon F Reese Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Quello (President), Virginia Pavelka Luke (Vice-President), Deborah Olson (Secretary) and Vance Goldammer (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sheldon F Reese Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.