Ty Eschenbaum Foundation
Accepts applications
Ty Eschenbaum Foundation is a private foundation in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $200,965 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $104,330. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$200,965
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$104,330
- Assets$680,387
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $127,000 the year before.
83% 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 | $127,500 | 2 | $0 |
| 2024 | $127,000 | 7 | $459,939 |
| 2025 | $200,965 | 19 | $680,387 |
How to apply
| Contact | Alli Tschetter PO Box 65, Sioux Falls, SD 57101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 203-1082, alli@tyefoundation.org |
| What to submit | Applications should be made through our website: https://www.tyefoundation.org/survivor-scholarships |
| Deadlines | February 15 |
| Restrictions | Scholarship open to applicants who are youth cancer survivors or who are currently battling with cancer. The scholarship is open to all high school seniors graduating from a South Dakota school district and graduates of a South Dakota high school who will be enrolled in college as a sophomore, junior, or senior in the fall. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ty Eschenbaum Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 16 | $196,215 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-A-Wish SD Mt | Adopt wish kids in sd | $104,330 |
| Bridges of Hope | Supported medical mission trip in liberia | $35,000 |
| Helping Kids Round First | Support work in nicaragua and africa | $35,000 |
| University of Nebraska Omaha - Kate | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Southeast Technical College - Kobee | Scholarship | $2,135 |
| South Dakota State University - Cam | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| South Dakota State University - Dal | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| South Dakota State University - Ell | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| South Dakota State University - Eri | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| South Dakota State University - Hay | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| South Dakota State University - Jac | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| South Dakota State University - Ril | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of South Dakota - Steven | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of North Dakota - Adyson | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| University of South Dakota - Irina | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Lake Area Technical College - Ty Si | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesot | Scholarship | $750 |
| University of Sioux Falls - Jaidyn | Scholarship | $750 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ty Eschenbaum
- Jody Eschenbaum
- Sandy Jungwirth
- Ryan Eichler
- Kevin Moe
- Kevin Paulsen
- Whitney Paulsen
- Allison Tschetter
Questions people ask
Does Ty Eschenbaum Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 15.
How much does Ty Eschenbaum Foundation give?
$200,965 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Ty Eschenbaum Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ty Eschenbaum (President), Jody Eschenbaum (Trustee), Sandy Jungwirth (Trustee) and Ryan Eichler (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Ty Eschenbaum Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.