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South Dakota Community Foundation
Fueled by Governor George S. Mickelson's vision for South Dakota and financially supported by matching grants from the McKnight Foundation and 3M Corporation, the South Dakota Community Foundation became a public, non-profit corporation on November 11, 1987.
Matching grants from the 3M Corporation and the McKnight Foundation, founded by White, SD native and former 3M CEO William McKnight, challenged South Dakotans to establish an organization working to make a positive impact on every community in the state.
To meet the original $5 million matching challenge, the state of South Dakota committed $2 million to the project and the SDCF leadership worked to raise the remaining $3 million within a year.
Web Address
www.sdcommunityfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @SouthDakotaCF
Matching grants from the 3M Corporation and the McKnight Foundation, founded by White, SD native and former 3M CEO William McKnight, challenged South Dakotans to establish an organization working to make a positive impact on every community in the state.
To meet the original $5 million matching challenge, the state of South Dakota committed $2 million to the project and the SDCF leadership worked to raise the remaining $3 million within a year.
Web Address
www.sdcommunityfoundation.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @SouthDakotaCF
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Building A Better Fairgrounds
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation, Bush Foundation
The funds come from a grant awarded by the Bush Foundation through the South Dakota Community Foundation. Jeff Veltkamp, the South...more
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation, Bush Foundation
The funds come from a grant awarded by the Bush Foundation through the South Dakota Community Foundation. Jeff Veltkamp, the South...more
South Dakota Community Foundation awards loan to Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) awarded the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area a $10,000...more
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
PIERRE, S.D. (Press Release) – The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) awarded the Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area a $10,000...more
30 years later, a foundation created by Mickelsons lives on
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
On a recent evening, the South Dakota Community Foundation held its annual banquet in Pierre for the board members, spouses, and staff....more
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
On a recent evening, the South Dakota Community Foundation held its annual banquet in Pierre for the board members, spouses, and staff....more
Thirty years later, a foundation created by Mickelsons lives on
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
On a recent evening the South Dakota Community Foundation held its annual banquet in Pierre for the board members, spouses and staff....more
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
On a recent evening the South Dakota Community Foundation held its annual banquet in Pierre for the board members, spouses and staff....more
14 nonprofits receive $133K in Community Innovation Grants
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation, Bush Foundation
Offered in partnership with the Bush Foundation, the Community Innovation Grant program supports efforts to find breakthrough solutions...more
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation, Bush Foundation
Offered in partnership with the Bush Foundation, the Community Innovation Grant program supports efforts to find breakthrough solutions...more
14 nonprofits receive $133K in Community Innovation Grants
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
SOUTH DAKOTA — The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) selected 14 nonprofits to receive over $133,000 through its...more
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
SOUTH DAKOTA — The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) selected 14 nonprofits to receive over $133,000 through its...more
Former teacher, state rep donates $1.3M to Marshall County
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
... on a family farm near Britton, died in February in Port Angeles, Wash., according to a news release from the South Dakota Community...more
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
... on a family farm near Britton, died in February in Port Angeles, Wash., according to a news release from the South Dakota Community...more
GROW SD receives grant for Sisseton Master Plan
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
GROW South Dakota was awarded a Community Innovation Grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation to lead Sisseton in a...more
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
GROW South Dakota was awarded a Community Innovation Grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation to lead Sisseton in a...more
Historic Norbeck home saved in Geddes
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
Ginger Niemann is with the South Dakota Community Foundation. The SDCF offfers grants for historic preservation; but the grant is only available...more
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
Ginger Niemann is with the South Dakota Community Foundation. The SDCF offfers grants for historic preservation; but the grant is only available...more
The HOPE Center receives a hefty grant award
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
The Rapid City HOPE Center received a grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation. The $10,000 award will help the center continue...more
Foundation: South Dakota Community Foundation
The Rapid City HOPE Center received a grant from the South Dakota Community Foundation. The $10,000 award will help the center continue...more
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