Charles R Ingerson Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various community initiatives, primarily through grants. Its mission reflects a commitment to education, youth development, animal welfare, and healthcare, as evidenced by funding directed towards local schools, community service organizations, and hospice care. The foundation serves a diverse range of causes, including memorial funds, building projects, and general funding for nonprofits. It primarily supports organizations within its local community, with a strong focus on Aberdeen, South Dakota.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small or mid‑sized community nonprofit based in Aberdeen or elsewhere in South Dakota working in education, youth services, animal welfare, hospice, memorial projects, or capital/transportation needs.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Aberdeen or elsewhere in South Dakota.
- • Project fits building, transportation, hospice, memorial, or general community service purposes.
- • Asks are modest (typical grants shown are in the $1,000–$6,500 range).
- • Has local visibility or an existing relationship with community intermediaries.
- • Can submit a paper/mailed application or contact the bank agent by phone.
Geography
Observed grants are concentrated in South Dakota and the latest year shows all giving within a single state, with most recipients in Aberdeen.
Recipient Variety
Each year funds about five to six distinct local recipients across education, youth services, animal welfare and hospice; several repeat grantees appear but the portfolio is not limited to a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited but filings show roughly one new recipient per year and the foundation provides application forms via a named bank agent and rolling submissions, so unfamiliar local applicants have a plausible, though relationship‑aware, path in.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
