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Following in Her Father’s Footsteps

Inspired by her father’s care for others, Martha Baker has lived a life defined by servant leadership. Now, with a recent gift to the Community Fund, she’s ensuring her father’s legacy of care will live on — for good, for ever.

Honoring the Past, Planning for the Future

As parents, Louis and Dorothy Hurwitz passed on countless values — a commitment to their faith, compassion for others, and a strong belief in philanthropy. Guided by those values, their children are working with the Foundation to fulfill their parents’ charitable vision, ensuring this special couple’s legacy of care lives on.

Full Circle

Thanks to a civics teacher who encouraged him, Carl Grupp went on to become an internationally known artist and a revered teacher. Now, a fund established to honor his legacy will help inspire creativity in others while encouraging today’s young artists to pursue their passions.

Supporting Our Local Nonprofits on #GivingTuesday2020

To raise awareness for #GivingTuesday2020, we're awarding five $1,000 grants today to support our local community-based nonprofits.

The Advisor Resource: November 2020

See the November 2020 issue of The Advisor Resource, our eNews for attorneys, accountants and financial advisors.

Foundation Awards More Than $16,000 in Grants to Local Teachers

During a school year where teachers and students are facing unprecedented challenges, the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation has responded, awarding more than $16,000 in grants to local teachers through its Excellence in Education Initiative.