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Lammers, Sweetman Named to Board of Directors

“These are two incredibly smart and community-minded individuals who share our passion for making the Sioux Falls area an even better place to call home. We’re excited to have them on our team as we work to enhance our community and improve quality of life through philanthropy," said Andy Patterson, president of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. Learn more about the newest members of our Board of Directors, Angela Lammers and Patrick Sweetman.

Sioux Falls Parks Foundation Announces Major Gift for Midco Aquatic Center

The $500,000 gift from philanthropists and civic volunteers Joe and Jennifer Kirby will support a project to renovate and expand the locker room areas at the Midco Aquatic Center.

Community Foundation Awards $216,000 in Grants

They're serving those in need, tackling our city's most complex challenges, and enriching our community in meaningful ways — meet our latest grantees.

Foundation Announces Charitable Investment to Advance Digital Equity

In today’s world, economic and social success is dependent on access to the internet. Everything we do from utilizing government and social services, to submitting job applications, to navigating healthcare, to advancing our education occurs online. However, thousands across our city lack access to the internet and mobile devices entirely. Learn how this $50,000 grant aims to change that.

Grant Will Support Artist-in-Residency Program With Grammy-Nominated Author, Musician Pierce Freelon

The week-long residency, organized by Levitt at the Falls, will feature a variety of outreach opportunities ahead of Sioux Falls’ Juneteenth Celebration including a collaborative project with Augustana University and the Promising Futures Fund for local middle school students.

Foundation Awards More than $500,000 in Scholarships to Area Students

Meet our 2023 scholars — extraordinary young people who will play a vital role in creating a brighter and stronger tomorrow for the world we all call home.