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The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation has announced its latest round of Community Fund grants, totaling more than $72,000 in support for local nonprofits and causes throughout the area. In fiscal year 2026, the Community Foundation has awarded more than $750,000 through the Community Fund Endowment and other unrestricted funds as part of our competitive grantmaking program.
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CEO Andy Patterson recently celebrated 20 years of service with the Community Foundation. Under his leadership, the Community Foundation's assets and grantmaking have grown considerably. Community leaders came together to celebrate Andy in this video.
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A mental health pilot program in five Sioux Falls schools has served more than 125 students since it began in late 2025. The three-year pilot program, funded by the Seed for Success Foundation, a supporting organization of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, provides on-site mental health therapists at five public schools.
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A look at the new tax rules affecting IRAs, Qualified Charitable Distributions and more.
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Deferred funds at the Community Foundation allow donors to structure their charitable giving over time.
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