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Community Foundation Awards $221,000 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.

Community Foundation Debuts New Bulletin Board for Local Giving

The Giving Depot is a new online bulletin board where those who are interested in giving can connect with charitable ideas and causes.

Case Study: Benefits of Donating Appreciated Stock

His clients’ portfolio allocations were out of balance due to significant gains created by out-performing stocks. See how we worked with one advisor to help his clients donate appreciated stock, a strategy that helped them achieve their charitable goals, avoid taxes on capital gains, and make a difference for our community.

Our Year in Review: The State of Philanthropy Across Sioux Falls is 'Stronger Than Ever'

At our annual Donor Reception, we shared an update on the impact of philanthropy across our area and we presented our 2023 Friend of the Foundation award.

Philanthropic Gifts Creating 'A Park Like No Other'

Yesterday marked the groundbreaking of Jacobson Plaza, a transformational project that, when it's complete, will feature a 14,000 square-foot refrigerated ice ribbon and warming house, an inclusive playground, a splash pad, an off-leash dog park, and more. Learn how philanthropy helped bring this special project to life.

Why the Future of Sioux Falls Depends on What’s Happening After School

We believe that’s happening to our kids after school and in the summer affects everyone in our community — whether you have school-age kids or not. That’s because if kids aren’t being cared for, nurtured, and inspired after school and during the summers, they’re less likely to succeed on all fronts — academically, socially and economically.