News for Donors

Philanthropy helps upgrade McKennan Park wading pool

A generous donation from Pierce and Barbara McDowell helped fund improvements to the McKennan Park wading pool and concessions area, which opened this week for the summer season.

Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation awards more than $72,000 in grants to local nonprofits

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.

Video: Celebrating 20 years of Andy Patterson

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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SDPB shines a light on the stories that make South Dakota special

South Dakota Public Broadcasting reaches all corners of the state through programming and public safety awareness.

Sioux Falls school-based mentoring program looking to grow

The school-based mentoring program is hoping to bring more mentors to three underserved elementary schools in Sioux Falls.