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What happens to charitable assets in a divorce?

Philanthropy is deeply personal - but in a divorce, charitable assets can raise complex legal and financial questions. It's important to consider how proactive planning can avoid surprises.

Good news on retirement plans and charitable giving

The momentum around Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) keeps rolling. Proposed legislation could make QCDs available through additional retirement accounts, creating even more opportunities for clients to support the causes they care about.

Unusual noncash assets can make great charitable gifts

Many potential donors hold substantial wealth outside traditional investment portfolios. Think classic cars, boats, aircraft and RVs. The Community Foundation has expertise in accepting unusual noncash gifts.

Big Sioux River Trail Corridor project supported by donors, City

The City of Sioux Falls’ Recreation Trail is one mile longer with the completion of the Big Sioux River Trail Corridor project, partly funded by Jeff and Tammie Broin and the Ashby family. The trail opened earlier this year.

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.