Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with $86.4M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$86.4Mtotal assets

2006IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 25% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation has awarded

34 grantees · $3.5M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Sf Area Community Foundation $1.6M
Wegner Arboretum Society $300K
Our Saviors Lutheran $250K
Sd Parks And Wildlife Fdn $205K
Augustana College $200K
Sansum Diabetes Reserach $120K
Brain & Behavior Reserach Council $120K
Alzheimer's Disease Res Fdn $100K
Sd Symphony Orchestra $65K
Lutheran Social Services $50K
Avera Foundation $50K
Feeding South Dakota $40K
Levitt Foundation $35K
Promising Future $35K
Call To Freedom $35K
Childrens Home Society $25K
Sd Parks & Wildlife $25K
St Francis House $20K
Help Line $20K
The Banquet $20K
Sioux Falls Care $20K
Bishop Dudley House $20K
Face It Together $20K
Lunch Is Served $15K
The Glory House $15K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$637K
FY2019$682K
FY2020$787K
FY2021$811K
FY2022$1.2M
FY2023$3.5M

About Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersSioux Falls, South Dakota
EIN205767798
IRS ruling2006

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation?

Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation is a private foundation based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with $86.4M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation?

Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation's EIN is 205767798. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation?

Private foundations like Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.