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State Bar Foundation Receives Grant to Enhance Legal Services in Rural Areas
South Dakota Bar Foundation recently received $63,222.50 from South Dakota Community Foundation’s (SDCF) Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) program. Offered in p...
Read MoreMarshall County Healthcare Center Awarded $50,000
Marshall County Healthcare Center (MCHC) recently received $50,000 from South Dakota Community Foundation’s (SDCF) Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) to develop ...
Read MoreBrookings Regional Humane Society Reaches Fundraising Goal, Resulting in Additional Support
Brookings Regional Humane Society (BRHS) recently reached its goal of raising $80,000 to establish an endowment fund with South Dakota Community Found...
Read MoreRecording: 2026 State of the Foundation with President & CEO Stephanie Judson
Monday, February 2nd, 2026: State of the Foundation virtual event recording
Read MoreLocal nonprofits receive $921,000 in grants
Thirteen nonprofit organizations based in Sioux Falls and the surrounding area have been awarded grants totaling nearly $921,000 by South Dakota Commu...
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