Our Mission
Your act of generosity impacts our longevity and how we contribute to our community.
The South Dakota Community Foundation works to simplify philanthropy and help charitable donations do more good within our state. Like you, we want to improve South Dakota for generations to come.
Mission: Bringing Philanthropy to Life for a Stronger South Dakota
Our Purpose
- Promoting philanthropy
- Receiving and administering charitable gifts
- Investing in a wide range of programs benefitting the people of South Dakota
Our Values
- Philanthropy as a preferred choice in expressing a commitment to a better South Dakota;
- Integrity, clarity and transparency in all we do;
- Empowering donors to meet the needs of South Dakotans in their own unique way;
- Strong local communities bonded through shared savings and investment;
- Building long term relationships that focus on the strength and sustainability of South Dakota.
We manage over $940 million in assets for more than 1,300 endowed funds. We also provide grants and administrative support to nonprofit organizations and serve as a philanthropic resource for donors, advisors, and nonprofits throughout South Dakota.
Contact us today to learn how you can help us fulfill our mission. We would also greatly appreciate if you could give us your feedback to help us enhance our service to you.
