Funders for Black Hills Community Theatre INC

Foundations and grantmakers with a track record of funding arts & culture organizations in SD — ranked by their actual grant history, most relevant first.

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25 funders found

Possible match The McKnight Foundation $4.9M · 96 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $4.9M across 96 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $52KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (96 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Mightycause Charitable Foundation $862K · 77 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · FL
Gave $862K across 77 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $11KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (77 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $2.1M · 84 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $2.1M across 84 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $25KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (84 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Community Fdn of Greater Des Moines $934K · 52 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IA
Gave $934K across 52 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $18KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (52 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation $1.4M · 49 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MN
Gave $1.4M across 49 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $28KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (49 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Shubert Foundation INC $2.1M · 40 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $2.1M across 40 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $53KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (40 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Minneapolis Foundation $1.5M · 38 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MN
Gave $1.5M across 38 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $40KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (38 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Online Giving Foundation INC $1.1M · 27 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DE
Gave $1.1M across 27 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $40KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (27 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Nac Development Corporation $260K · 22 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · NE
Gave $260K across 22 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $12KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (22 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match The Sherwood Foundation $490K · 16 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NE
Gave $490K across 16 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2025
Avg grant $31KMost recent 2025
Why this funder (16 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Hrk Foundation $144K · 24 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $144K across 24 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $6KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (24 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Endowment Foundation $574K · 20 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · OH
Gave $574K across 20 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $29KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (20 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Jerome Foundation INC $645K · 16 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $645K across 16 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $40KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (16 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Bravo Greater Des Moines INC $930K · 17 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IA
Gave $930K across 17 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $55KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (17 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Communitygiving $530K · 17 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MN
Gave $530K across 17 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $31KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (17 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Blackbaud Giving Fund $479K · 19 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · SC
Gave $479K across 19 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $25KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (19 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match F R Bigelow Foundation Trust 555 $665K · 19 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $665K across 19 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2023
Avg grant $35KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (19 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor South Dakota Community Foundation $306K · 9 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · SD
Gave $306K across 9 grants to arts & culture orgs in SD, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $34KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (9 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor National Philanthropic Trust $490K · 19 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · PA
Gave $490K across 19 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $26KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (19 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Amazonsmile Foundation $1K · 20 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WA
Gave $1K across 20 grants to arts & culture orgs in SD, 2022–2023
Avg grant $61Most recent 2023
Why this funder (20 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Dubuque Racing Association Ltd $179K · 14 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IA
Gave $179K across 14 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $13KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (14 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Sheldon F Reese Foundation $72K · 9 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · SD
Gave $72K across 9 grants to arts & culture orgs in SD, 2021–2025
Avg grant $8KMost recent 2025
Why this funder (9 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Five Wings Arts Council $230K · 14 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · MN
Gave $230K across 14 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $16KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (14 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Alliant Energy Foundation INC $10K · 19 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · WI
Gave $10K across 19 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $507Most recent 2024
Why this funder (19 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Weiser Family Foundation $213K · 14 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MN
Gave $213K across 14 grants to arts & culture orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $15KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (14 grants to similar orgs)
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Matches are computed live from arts & culture grants in public IRS Form 990-PF and Schedule I filings. A funder appearing here has given to similar organizations before; it is not a guarantee of future funding, an endorsement, or an application invitation. · philanthropy.org