Quick Summary
Name: David H Billion Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $50,000 (2023) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly available |
| Average Grant | Not publicly available |
| Application Method | No public application process |
Contact Details
No website, phone, or email publicly available. Based in Sioux Falls, SD.
Geographic Focus
Sioux Falls, South Dakota region. Focus on local organizations serving the community.
Funding Priorities
- Children's education programs (particularly early literacy and programs for underserved students)
- Children's healthcare and pediatric services
- Programs supporting youth development
Note: The foundation appears to make selective grants. The Billion family also makes substantial personal charitable contributions outside the foundation, including major gifts to Sanford Health ($3 million for pediatric emergency department) and education programs ($1 million distributed to Sioux Falls School District, Hope Coalition, and Promising Futures).
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available.
Application Method
Private foundation with no public application process. Appears to operate through trustee discretion and invitation only. No public guidelines or application forms available.
References
- David H Billion Foundation - Instrumentl 990 Report
- David H Billion Foundation - ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Billion family gives $1 million to education-related programs
- Meet the Billion Family: Giving For Good In Sioux Falls
- David and Christine Billion donate $1 million to SF School District, nonprofits
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