James and Marlene Winker leave a local legacy
James and Marlene Winker knew what they wanted their legacy to be. Their children were proud to carry it out.
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Community Foundation awards more than $105,000 in grants
The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation has announced its latest round of Community Fund grants totaling more than $105,000 in support for local nonprofits and causes throughout our area.
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Timing is everything for clients' 2025 charitable giving plans
Major changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law on July 4, 2025, are creating complexity, opportunity, and, for some, urgency. The OBBBA reshapes both how much a client can deduct for charitable contributions, and which clients can benefit from these deductions in the first place.
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Community Foundation supports expanded mentoring initiative
The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, in partnership with our donors, will help fund a full-time Mentoring Recruiter and Engagement Coordinator to work with students at Terry Redlin, Cleveland and Anne Sullivan elementary schools.
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Request for Proposals: Education Grants for Teachers 2025
Are you a teacher with an innovative idea for a classroom project? The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Excellence in Education grant applications are now open.
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Depot Porch Party 2025
What a summer celebration! Check out our photo gallery from our Porch Party this summer.
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