Tennyson Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Tennyson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Custer, South Dakota. In tax year 2024 it gave $46,400 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $11,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$46,400
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$11,600
- Assets$169,899
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $38,190 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,190 | 34 | $142,671 |
| 2024 | $46,400 | 32 | $169,899 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jill Tennyson Memorial Scholarship 11983 Mellow Meadows Place, Custer, SD 57730 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 673-2350 |
What Tennyson Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 29 | $45,600 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $200 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Growing Roots Inc | General funding | $11,600 |
| Custer School District | Scholarships | $5,750 |
| Black Hills Area Community Foundati | Fund programs | $2,500 |
| Custer Youth and Alumni Foundation | Fund program | $2,500 |
| Custer Ministerial Alliance Inc | Rent/utility assistance | $2,000 |
| Custer YMCA | Fund program | $2,000 |
| The Storehouse | Fund food distribution programs | $2,000 |
| Black Hills Works Foundation | Fund program | $1,000 |
| Children's Home Society of SD | Fund program | $1,000 |
| Christmas for Kids | Fund program | $1,000 |
| Community Action Plan | Fund program | $1,000 |
| Custer County 1880 Courthouse Museu | Fund program | $1,000 |
| Custer Volunteer Fire Department | Fund program | $1,000 |
| Estelline Alumni Association | Fund program | $1,000 |
| Feeding South Dakota | Fund program | $1,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services | Fund program | $1,000 |
| Operation Black Hills Cabin | Fund program | $1,000 |
| Pringle Volunteer Fire Department | Fund program | $1,000 |
| Rapid City Club for Boys | Fund program | $1,000 |
| United Way of the Black Hills | Fund program | $1,000 |
| Weave | Violence victims assistance | $1,000 |
| Custer Area Art Council | Fund program | $700 |
| Custer County Library Foundation | Fund program | $500 |
| Custer Senior Center | Fund program | $500 |
| Friends of Custer County Sar | Fund program | $500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Fund program | $500 |
| Custer Humane Society | Fund program | $300 |
| Special Olympics SD | Fund program | $300 |
| South Dakota Public Broadcasting | Fund program | $250 |
| Midwest Honor Flight - Ia & SD | Fund program | $200 |
| Storybook Island Inc | Fund program | $200 |
| The Compassionate Friends Inc | Fund program | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael E Tennyson
- Bonnie L Tennyson
- Sonja A Tennyson
- Jerad M Tennyson
Questions people ask
Does Tennyson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tennyson Family Foundation Inc give?
$46,400 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Tennyson Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael E Tennyson (Director), Bonnie L Tennyson (Director), Sonja A Tennyson (Director) and Jerad M Tennyson (Director).
What does Tennyson Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.