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Building Artistic Entrepreneurs

A grant from the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is helping local artists learn the business skills they need to transform their creative ideas into entrepreneurial and profitable business models.

Community Foundation Awards Nearly $10,000 in Grants to Local Teachers

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation has awarded nearly $10,000 in grants to local teachers through its Excellence in Education Initiative.

Brandon Community Foundation Celebrates Local Philanthropy, Awards More than $33,000 in Grants

The Brandon Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, presented more than $33,000 in grants to local nonprofits during its annual Oak and Vine event, held on Friday, Nov. 1.

New Capacity Building Program to Help Strengthen South Dakota Nonprofits

The South Dakota Nonprofit Capacity Building Program is aimed at providing South Dakota nonprofit employees, volunteers and board members with training and experience to help build their capacity in effective fundraising and to develop important nonprofit leadership skills.

Supporting Placemaking in Centerville

A grant, provided through the Foundation’s Community Fund program, supported a series of downtown beautification efforts, including brightly colored banners, hanging flower baskets and more. At the same time, a new organizational endowment will help enrich the quality of life for Centerville residents for generations to come.

Foundation Announces Record Year for Local Philanthropy

A record $40 million in new gifts during the last fiscal year increases total assets to more than $179 million, the largest in our 35-year history.