$38.9M in expenses

The south dakota community foundation is the only community foundation in south dakota with a statewide focus. Established as a public nonprofit in 1987 under the vision of governor mickelson, the foundation provides grants to charitable organizations across the state in support of charitable, economic development, human services, health, education, and cultural programs.

$2.4M in expenses

Community savings accounts-work with over 75 communities across the state, ranging in population from 200 to over 30,000, to create perpetual funding streams to assist with local charitable causes. Grants were awarded to support charitable causes that enable the foundation to directly impact necessary change as recommended by local leaders.

$1.2M in expenses

Scholarship program-maintains over 350 scholarship funds for the benefit of high school graduates across the state. The foundation works with donors to improve access for south dakota's youth to obtain higher education. The foundation awarded over 1,000 scholarships to assist students with higher education.