Yasha Foundation
Accepts applications
Yasha Foundation is a private foundation in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,152 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$84,152
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$260,727
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was down from $112,157 the year before.
73% 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 | $74,000 | 10 | $433,645 |
| 2024 | $112,157 | 12 | $334,060 |
| 2025 | $84,152 | 13 | $260,727 |
How to apply
| Contact | Yasha Foundation Attn Shawn Lohry 6 Spanish Bay, North Sioux City, SD 57049 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (712) 203-1221 |
| What to submit | Formal application will be provided after initial e-mail contact |
| Deadlines | March 31 |
| Restrictions | Christ-centered program support, emergency hardship, financial need scholarships for recipients within 300 miles of dakota dunes, sd |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Yasha Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 8 | $62,902 |
| Missouri | 2 | $10,300 |
| Texas | 1 | $6,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,950 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Siouxland Youth for Christ | Evangelize | $20,000 |
| Individual | Hardship grant | $10,002 |
| Her Health | Evangelize | $10,000 |
| Agape Services | Evangelize | $10,000 |
| Assemblies of God | Evangelize | $9,100 |
| Time to Revive | Evangelize | $6,000 |
| Morningside University | Honduras misson | $5,000 |
| The Gospel Mission | General fund | $5,000 |
| Individual | Hardship grant | $3,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Evangelize | $2,400 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators | Evangelize | $1,950 |
| Mann International Ministries | Evangelize | $1,200 |
| House of Missions and Equipping | Evangelize | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Raun D Lohry
- Shawn M Lohry
- Alexa Paulsen
Questions people ask
Does Yasha Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31.
How much does Yasha Foundation give?
$84,152 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Yasha Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Raun D Lohry (Director), Shawn M Lohry (Director) and Alexa Paulsen (Director).
What does Yasha Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.