Board of Directors

A 16-member volunteer Board of Directors governs Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. These trustees have combined expertise in charitable giving, accounting, law, and financial management. While their occupations and philanthropic interests vary, they are results-driven donors who share long-standing records of community service and leadership.

In addition to the Board and a professional staff, hundreds of volunteers work to fulfill SFACF's mission. These volunteers support SFACF by providing leadership to the Audit Committee, Development Committee, Finance Committee, Grants Committee, Investment Management Committee, Legal Committee, Special Gifts and Investments Committee, Scholarship Selection Panels, and the Youth Advisory Council.



Mary Tidwell, Chair
Douglas J. Hajek, Vice Chair
Richard Van Demark, Secretary
John Henkhaus, Treasurer
Tom Batcheller
Miles Beacom
Martha Carlson
Sara Crosby
Arlene Kirby
Tom McDowell
Kristi Niechwiadowicz
Dr. Michael Olson
Sandra Pay
Tom Ralph
Jayna Voss


2009 Winning Art. An abstract painting.

"Collective Momentum"
by Liz Heeren
2009 Featured Artist

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