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A Legacy of Giving: Where History Rides On
One of the most well-known riders of her time, Mattie Goff Newcombe, defied the odds, setting a new standard for generations of women in trick riding.
Read MoreA Legacy of Giving: Where Community and Care Come Together
Giving community members the chance to thrive and feel seen is at the heart of Diamond Willow Ministries, located on the Crow Creek Reservation in For...
Read More80 Countries, One Home: Honoring Lowell Genzlinger in Burke
When Lowell passed away in 2024, he gifted Stacey the family home and property. Leaning on a network of friends, family and contacts in Burke and Greg...
Read MoreA Legacy of Giving: Breaking Barriers, Building Futures
“Treat others the way you would want to be treated.” This is the advice of Dave and Kris Downs, creators of the Jacobsen Downs Endeavors Scholarship.
Read MoreA Legacy of Giving: Growing the Community that Grew You
Al Sandvig and Bette Sandvig, an Aberdeen couple, were encouraged by their financial advisor to support the Aberdeen Area Community Foundation (AAFC).
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We help communities thrive through permanently endowed funds invested with SDCF and managed by local Advisory Councils. Over 85 communities have partnered with SDCF.
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As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.
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