South Dakota Community Foundation

Capital Area United Way plans for future funding efforts by establishing new endowment fund, thanks to Let Freedom Fly International Air Show Thanks to a donation from the Let Freedom Fly International Air Show, the Capital Area United Way has established an endowment that will allow it to financially support its partner agencies and community impact programs long into the future. Because of the generosity of the Air Show, CAUW was able to apply for a nonprofit savings account grant from SDCF. This provided the CAUW endowment with a $20,000 SDCF matching grant. SDCF is committed to strengthening nonprofits in our state. We recognize the value of committed staff and volunteers and understand the importance of consistent funding to support critical work. We are honored to provide this match for CAUW’s endowment. https://lnkd.in/gjq9nArX

A Legacy of Love and Generosity: Dennis and Linda Batteen Dennis and Linda Batteen have built a life rooted in love, hard work and giving back. Dennis, a South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) board member, and Linda, his lifelong partner, are leaving a legacy through their estate gift to SDCF, ensuring future generations in South Dakota thrive. https://lnkd.in/g-tvwYJ3

Congratulations! Recently, Wings of Valor received their $20,000 matching grant from our nonprofit savings account program. South Dakota Community Foundation is committed to strengthening nonprofits in our state. We recognize the value of committed staff and volunteers and understand the importance of consistent funding to support critical work. We want to partner with donors in building endowment funds that will support nonprofits for years to come. Learn more about this program: https://lnkd.in/gvSgDH7B Pictured L to R: Bruce Weller, Wings of Valor CEO, Jeff Veltkamp, SDCF Director of Development, Scott Redd, Wings of Valor Vice President Learn more about them here: https://lnkd.in/gwqasXyX

We're excited to share a wonderful conversation with our 2024 Bush Prize: South Dakota Winner! South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF), alongside the Bush Foundation, is delighted to present the Bush Prize: South Dakota program. This amazing award shines a light on organizations that are truly cherished in their communities and have a fantastic history of solving problems effectively. We’re proud to announce Call to Freedom (CTF) as the 2024 Bush Prize winner! CTF will receive a generous award of $500,000 to help them continue their important mission. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, CTF is a nonprofit dedicated to bringing healing and support to individuals affected by sex trafficking, labor trafficking, and commercial sexual exploitation. Recently, SDCF’s Senior Program Officer, Ginger Niemann, had a lovely chat with CTF’s President and CEO, Becky Rasmussen, and Director of Grants Management, Rachel Schartz, about how winning the Bush Prize will help their organization make an even bigger impact in South Dakota. In this episode, you’ll hear about: - The heartwarming mission of CTF - How the Bush Prize funds will help CTF reach more people - What it was like to apply for the Bush Prize: South Dakota “Winning the Bush Prize sends a resounding message to survivors that we believe them–we recognize what they’ve been through and we are not looking away. We are here to solve this problem.” - Rachel Schartz Tune in to this podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gFJZFphH #BushFoundation #NonprofitFunding #ImpactfulWork #SouthDakota Listen to this podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gFJZFphH #BushFoundation #NonprofitFunding #ImpactfulWork #SouthDakota Call to Freedom Bush Foundation

Congratulations to Jim and Dianne Gropper of Huron SD for recently receiving the Hometown Hero Award from SDCF. Because of their generosity through scholarships to Miller, Huron, Kadoka and James Valley students and their establishment of two endowments benefitting Friends of SDPB and the Hand Co. Library, we are grateful to recognize them in this legacy society tier. Our Hometown Heroes are recognized for their generosity in providing resources to enhance the quality of life in their community. They have created funds to change and enrich the lives of their neighbors, while signifying their faithful commitment to the place they call home. https://lnkd.in/eSCi8nZ

The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) recently awarded a $20,000 South Dakota Fund grant to South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity (SD CEO) West. Funding will aid in the implementation of an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) process to help clarify and achieve their vision of empowering women and propel economic development across South Dakota. SD CEO West is partially grant-funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration and proudly grant-hosted by Black Hills State University. SD CEO West is a key partner in economic and workforce development by providing comprehensive training and business assistance for aspiring entrepreneurs and forward-thinking employees of organizations. The services provided are either free or low-cost and available to everyone, with a focus on women and other underrepresented entrepreneurs. To learn more about funding opportunities offered by the SDCF, please visit our website at To learn more about funding opportunities offered by the SDCF, please visit our website at https://lnkd.in/g8F7XA5e Pictured left to right: Hani Shafai, SDCF Board member; Michele Loobey-Gertsch, SD CEO West Advisory Board member; Marsha Burdick, SDCF Board member; Casey Peterson, SDCF Board member; Shasta Moreno, Black Hills Business Results; Elizabeth Freer, Director, SD CEO West Women’s Business Center; Claudine Bates, SD CEO West Advisory Board member; Ashley Wingert, Program Assistant, SD CEO West Women’s Business Center #SDCF #SDCEO #EconomicDevelopment #Entrepreneurship

Recently Charles and Margaret Stoneback of Sioux Falls were presented with the Hometown Hero award by Jeff Veltkamp, SDCF Director of Development. Our Hometown Heroes are recognized for their generosity in providing resources to enhance the quality of life in their community. They have created funds to change and enrich the lives of their neighbors, while signifying their faithful commitment to the place they call home. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eSCi8nZ #HometownHero #CommunityService #LocalHeroes #GivingBack #Philanthropy

Happy New Year from all of us at SDCF! Enjoy the fresh start! Our offices will be closed today.

A New Year’s Message from Stephanie Judson, SDCF President & CEO. Looking to craft your charitable legacy? Reach out to us! https://lnkd.in/gTEVpa6V #Happy2025 #NewYearsWishes

The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) recently awarded a $20,000 South Dakota Fund grant to Stanley County School District. Funding will aid in the purchase of new equipment for their Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes. With community support, the Stanley County School District has spent the last five years restructuring their CTE classes to better serve the students and community needs. The district strives to bring opportunities to students to learn and grow to meet their ever-changing needs. The district has created partnerships within the community allowing students to develop workforce ready skills needed for employment. These partnerships help students prepare for life after graduation, whether they are going to a technical college/university or directly into the workforce. To learn more about funding opportunities offered by the SDCF, please visit our website at https://lnkd.in/gTQgueqY PICTURED: Back row left to right: Nichole Hahn, Student Advisor; John Anders, Welding/Woodworking CTE Instructor; Dan Baldwin, Superintendent; Alex Hughes; and Curt Littau, Principal. Front row left to right: Ezra Rutherford; Case Kolda; Stephanie Judson, SDCF President & CEO; Wyatt Briggs, Kaden Montana, Londyn Allen-Hunsaker, and Blaize Frost. #SDCF #StanleyCountySchool #CTE #TechnicalEducation