Welk Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Welk Family Foundation is a private foundation in Aberdeen, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $193,721 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $53,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$193,721
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$53,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $188,118 the year before.
18% 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 | $179,749 | 29 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $188,118 | 36 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $193,721 | 28 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dacotah Bank 308 S Main St, Aberdeen, SD 57401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (605) 225-5611 |
| What to submit | Contact the above address for application forms. |
What Welk Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 23 | $175,221 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $3,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tekakwitha Living Center | Upgrades to residents room flooring. Finishes and handicapped accessibility and support of capital expense to maintain a comfortable living environment for residents. | $53,000 |
| Coteau Des Prairies Hospital | Replace bathrooms, cabinetry. and furnishing to the north wing patient care rooms. | $50,000 |
| Sisseton School District 54-2 | Ten general post-secondary academic and/or secondary vocational/technical scholarships. | $19,000 |
| Emmanuel United Church of Christ | HVAC maintenance - replace defective Geothermal Heat Pump Compressor. Handicap ramp decking and upgrade the signage at the front of the building. | $15,000 |
| Roberts County Rescue Inc | Purchase four handheld portable radios, used for communications on fire scenes. | $15,000 |
| Sisseton Volunteer Fire Department | Purchase four handheld portable radios, used for communications on fire scenes. | $15,000 |
| Greater Sisseton Initiative Inc | Gym renovation. | $4,000 |
| Community Transit Inc | Support for the rural transportation agency that is available for all residents in Northeast South Dakota | $2,500 |
| Sisseton Area Ministerial Association | Renovate and add space to our ministerial food pantry. | $2,000 |
| Sisseton Swimming Pool | Purchase of 10 thermoplastic coated commercial grade outdoor benches. | $1,100 |
| Buffalo Lake Lutheran Church | Repair/Replace the eight windows in the main sanctuary. | $1,000 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | Upgrade the men's and women's bathrooms to make them handicap accessible and include changing tables for babies. | $1,000 |
| Family Life Assembly of God | Improve and pave the church parking lot. | $1,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Replace Kitchen Refrigerator | $1,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | Installation of a new Audio Visual Wi-Fi System wireless network in the sanctuary for Live Stream Services | $1,000 |
| New Effington Volunteer Fire Department | Purchase of hand held portable radios for the fire department and first responders. | $1,000 |
| New Hope Free Lutheran Church | Movies of Hope - Once a month from October - April, movies are shown for the public. | $1,000 |
| Roberts County 4-H Leaders Association | General operating support to provide leadership and development opportunities for youth. | $1,000 |
| Roberts County 4-H Shooting Sports | Shooting sports to teach youth safety, discipline, technique, and sportsmanship through the mentored use of shooting equipment. | $1,000 |
| Sisseton Youth Baseball Association | Purchase of new lights and lighting system. | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics Sisseton Area | Provide continued opportunities of sports participation, physical activity, and social interaction for individuals with intellectual disabilities. | $1,000 |
| St Peters Parish of Roberts County | Shingle project and general operations. | $1,000 |
| The Church of St Anthony | To repoint exterior brick | $1,000 |
| United Methodist Presbyterian Church | Painting and drywall repair in the sanctuary. | $1,000 |
| Zion Lutheran (LCMS) Church | Replace front entrance door. | $1,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | Replace the rear deck and steps of the parsonage. | $1,000 |
| Heritage Museums of the Coteau Des Prairies | Purchase and installation of intrusion and fire deteclion alarm system in the Stavig House Museum. | $621 |
| Browns Valley Public Library | Purchase audio books, e-books and large print books for the library. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dacotah Bank
Questions people ask
Does Welk Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Welk Family Foundation give?
$193,721 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Welk Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dacotah Bank (Trustee).
What does Welk Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and education.