Legacy Society
Recognizing those who have made a legacy for South Dakota.
Creating a lasting impact for South Dakota SDCF Legacy Society
South Dakota Community Foundation’s Legacy Society honors and recognizes those who have committed to supporting South Dakota through a planned or current gift to the Foundation. Sharing their abundant blessings, Legacy Society members provide funds to affect positive change for communities and nonprofits forever.
“One of the greatest joys in my life has been meeting generosity in the faces of South Dakotans near and far who believe that together we can transform our state…for good.”
Stephanie Judson, President and CEO
No one knows a community better than those who call it HOME. Hometown Heroes
Our Hometown Heroes are recognized for their generosity in providing resources to enhance the quality of life in their community. They have created funds to change and enrich the lives of their neighbors, while signifying their faithful commitment to the place they call home.
*deceased
| Abbott House Foundation |
| American Bank & Trust |
| Keith & Carolann Anderson* - Britton |
| Shirley Baas - Mitchell |
| C. Douglas & Marlas Balvin* - Huron Bankwest |
| William P. & Judy M. Bartholow - Huron |
| Miles & Lisa Beacom - Sioux Falls |
| Beck Motor Company - Pierre |
| Beth & Jim Benning - Spearfish |
| Robert & Judy Benson - Tripp County |
| Tim* & Bonnie Bjork - Pierre |
| Black Hills Corporation - Rapid City |
| Daniel A. Boehnen - Mitchell |
| Booth Society- Spearfish |
| Patrick* & Catherine Bowar - Parkston |
| Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud - Rosebud |
| Bruce Brandner - Herreid |
| James Brewer - Humboldt/Pierre |
| Jerry Brickner - Hoven |
| Mark & Christine Buche - Mitchell |
| Adrienne Buel* and Delbert & Florence Olson* - Lake Preston |
| Dean L. & Rosemarie Buntrock - Columbia |
| Doug & Linda Buri - Milbank |
| CAPITAL SERVICES |
| Castlewood Education Foundation - Castlewood |
| Centerville Development Corporation - Centerville |
| Anson E.* & Sheron M. Chapman - Huron |
| Cheyenne River Youth Project - Eagle Butte |
| Paul & Muffy Christen* - Huron |
| Jim & Janice Clarkson - Harding County |
| CorTrust Bank |
| Lawrence* & Virginia Coss - Miller |
| Kay Crawford - Hot Springs |
| Janet Cronin - Gettysburg |
| Clay & Karen Cudmore - Pierre |
| Sharon Cutler - Sioux Falls, Hill City |
| Dacotah Bank |
| Dakota Provisions - Huron |
| Dennis & Linda Daugaard - Statewide |
| Earl Davis - Rapid City |
| John B. Davis - Sioux Falls |
| Marion & Lee* Denekamp - Gary |
| Jim & Sarah DeWitt - Sioux Falls |
| Kristine & Dave Downs - Statewide |
| Tom & Becky Dravland - Statewide |
| Dana & LaDawn Dykhouse - Statewide |
| Stephen & Lynn Eckrich - Rapid City |
| Robert & Emily Entwisle* - Huron |
| Dr. Dennis & Dorothy* Epp - Freeman |
| Jeff & Linda Erickson - Sioux Falls |
| Farm Credit Services of America |
| Frank Farrar* - Britton |
| Feeding South Dakota |
| Donald & Suzanne Feist - Rapid City |
| William L. & B. Joan Ferguson - Tripp County |
| First National Bank - Pierre |
| First PREMIER Bank |
| First Savings Bank |
| Florence School District - Florence |
| Leroy & Charlene Foster - Pierre |
| Rod & Glenna* Fouberg - Aberdeen |
| Randall F. Franssens - Platte |
| Lee & Jackie Frickey - Spearfish |
| Michael A. & Mary E. Fuchs - Huron |
| Ronald & Sheilah Gates - Mitchell |
| Steve & Kris Gohn - Huron |
| Linda Mickelson Graham - Sioux Falls |
| Gary & Connie Grittner - Pierre/Ft. Pierre |
| William Roger Grohs - Mitchell |
| James & Dianne Gropper - Huron |
| Barry & Marilyn Grossen burg - Winner |
| GROW South Dakota |
| Wayne Gustafson* - Rapid City/Dupree |
| Wayne & Gwynn Hansen - Philip |
| Duane & Barbara Harms - Brookings |
| Jim & Jane Harrenga - Estelline |
| Jim & Nini Hart - Miller |
| Charles & Kathryn Hart - Rapid City |
| Helpline Center |
| Hoch Family - Tyndall |
| Marcia & Blake Hoffman - Sioux Falls |
| Sharlene Hoffman - Aberdeen |
| Boyd & Dody Hopkins - Artesian/Letcher/Mt. Vernon |
| Marilyn Hoyt - Huron |
| Oscar M. & Edna A. Himrich* - Selby |
| Huron Hockey Association - Huron |
| Huron Regional Medical Center - Huron |
| Harvey & Cynthia Jewett - Aberdeen |
| Estate of Norma Johnson - Lyman County |
| Virgil & Ruth Johnson - Langford |
| Scott & Julia Jones - Pierre/Ft. Pierre |
| Richard Jones - Pierre |
| Richard Joy - Miller |
| Matt & Stephanie Judson - Pierre |
| Elmer Karl - Gregory |
| Tim* & Amy Kessler - Aberdeen |
| Dan & Arlene Kirby - Sioux Falls |
| Douglas & Rhonda Kludt - Huron |
| Jerry & Karen Kroetch - Philip |
| Maree Larson - Brookings |
| Dale & Bonnie* Larson - Langford |
| Margaret Lehr - Huron |
| Deanna Lien* - Rapid City |
| Jim & Vicki Lust - Aberdeen |
| Barry & Teri Mack - Huron |
| Steve & Karen Marcus - Huron |
| Doug & Clarie Marsh - Onida |
| Tom & Anne Mccolley* - Hot Springs |
| Gary & Deb McKellips - Alcester |
| Mark & Kristol McKie - Rapid City |
| Jerry & Sandra Mencke - Huron |
| G. Mark & Cynthia Mickelson - Statewide |
| John & Joy Mills - Brookings |
| Ralph Mitchell* - Platte |
| Mitzel & Sons, Inc. - Herreid |
| James Mollison - Pierre/Ft. Pierre |
| Donald Naddy* - Britton |
| DeMaris Nesheim - Philip |
| Joe H. Neumayr* - Gettysburg |
| Ronald & Linda Olinger - Pierre/ Ft. Pierre |
| Russell E. Olney -Kadoka |
| Tom* & Michele Olsen - Wessington Springs |
| Jay & Melanie Parsons -Viborg |
| Susan Paul -Tyndall |
| Sherman & Kimiko Petersen* - Irene |
| POET, Inc. - Sioux Falls |
| John & Penny Porter - Sioux Falls |
| Dale Powers - Avon |
| John & Jane Rasmussen - Sisseton |
| Redfield School Foundation - Redfield |
| Don & Kelly Roby - Watertown |
| Safe Harbor Foundation -Aberdeen |
| Linda & Herb* Saloum - Sioux Falls |
| Hugh Schilling* - Britton |
| Terry & Nancy Schiltz - Huron |
| Lee & Donna Schoenbeck - Watertown |
| Nathan & Julie Schwandt - Rapid City |
| SD Ag & Rural Leadership Foundation |
| SD Coaches Foundation |
| SD Farm Bureau Federation |
| SD High School Activities Association |
| SD High School Coaches Association |
| SD Lions Foundation |
| Norbert & Jane Sebade - Wall |
| Hani & Barbara Shafai - Rapid City |
| Doug & Lynn Sharp - Watertown |
| Richard Sievert - Huron |
| Paul* & Ann Sigelman - Watertown |
| Darrell Simmons* - Parkston |
| Special Olympics South Dakota |
| Jack & Donna Steele - Huron |
| Preston & Rebecca Steele - Huron |
| Charles & Margaret Stoneback - Sioux Falls |
| Jeff & Marcia Sveen - Huron |
| Bertha Turnquist* - North Brown County |
| Vic & Ethelyn Uttke - Spearfish |
| Verendrye Museum - Fort Pierre |
| Robert* & Jo Anna Poppe Warder - Hill City/Murdo |
| Jeanne Weigum - Mobridge |
| Western Dakota Tech Foundation - Rapid City |
| Robert & Frances Wheeler* - Lemmon |
| Mary Lou Wilhelm - Rapid City, Custer |
| Mark & Kristin Williamson - Britton |
| Curt & Susan Wischmeier - Aberdeen |
| Gerald & Anita Wisner* - Parkston |
| John Zilverberg* - Highmore |
Honoring two South Dakota families Christen-Larson Heritage Circle
Paul and Muffy Christen
Christen-Larson Heritage Circle celebrates the generosity of South Dakotans who believe in transformational change through personal giving. Members of the Christen-Larson Heritage Circle join the Christen and Larson families who have given generously and inspired others to support nonprofits and communities in our state.
Dale and Pat Larson
Dale Larson and his late wife, Pat have quietly supported some of South Dakota’s greatest philanthropic endeavors for decades. Both couples have instilled the spirit of generosity in their daughters to continue to support charitable organizations and programs that help meet basic human needs such as food, clothing, shelter and education.
*deceased
| American Bank & Trust |
| Loren J. Ammann* |
| Avera Health |
| Dr. Reuben & Marlowe Bareis* |
| Dennis & Linda Batteen |
| Miles & Lisa Beacom |
| Boys & Girls Club of Brookings |
| Gregory & Catherine Brandner |
| Mark & Christine Buche |
| Doug & Linda Buri |
| Paul & Muffy Christen* |
| CitiBank South Dakota |
| Jim & Janice Clarkson |
| Coeur Wharf Resources |
| Lawrence* & Virginia Coss |
| Fred & Luella Cozad* |
| Dacotah Bank |
| Dennis & Linda Daugaard |
| Earl Davis |
| Delta Dental of South Dakota |
| Jim & Sarah DeWitt |
| Jeff & Linda Erickson |
| Donald & Suzanne Feist |
| First Dakota |
| First National Bank |
| Paul & Mayme Green Foundation |
| Gary & Connie Grittner |
| Barry & Marilyn Grossenburg |
| Duane & Barb Harms |
| Calvin & Mary Hayenga |
| Hoch Drug Foundation |
| Boyd & Dody Hopkins |
| Marilyn Hoyt |
| Huron University Foundation |
| Scott & Julia Jones |
| Mansour Karim* |
| Elmer & Kay* Karl |
| Dan & Arlene Kirby |
| Ralph* & Helen Kranz |
| Jerry & Karen Kroetch |
| Dale & Patricia* Larson |
| Bruce & Deanna Lien* |
| John* & Linda Lillibridge |
| Tom* & Dr. Cynthia Lillibridge |
| Madison Central School Foundation |
| Gary & Deb McKellips |
| Norm McKie |
| G. Mark & Cynthia Mickelson |
| Gail & Delores Miller * |
| Harvey E. & Mary Lou Mills* |
| Mitchell Technical College Foundation |
| Donald Naddy* |
| DeMaris Nesheim |
| Nordby Family |
| Sherman & Kimiko Petersen* |
| Rebecca Christen Pohlad |
| John & Penny Porter |
| Kathryn Christen Mitchell Ramstad |
| Don & Kelly Roby |
| Charles & Lois Ann Rose |
| T. Denny Sanford |
| Sanford Health |
| Hugh Schilling* |
| SD Ag & Rural Leadership Foundation |
| SD Dental Foundation |
| SD Hall of Fame |
| Ed* & Peg Seljeskog |
| Doug & Lynn Sharp |
| Robert Smetana Living Trust |
| Dimitrios Smyrnios |
| Spearfish Volunteer Firefighters |
| Foundation |
| Jack & Donna Steele |
| Preston & Rebecca Steele |
| Bob & Lori Sutton |
| Tessier Family Foundation |
| Tiger Educational Foundation |
| Torness Family |
| Jeanne Weigum |
| Sam F. Weller Family Foundation |
| WINGS Foundation |
| Gerald & Anita Wisner* |
| John Zilverberg* |
Professional advisors playing a key role in philanthropy Key Club
The Key Club recognizes and thanks our professional advisors who have inspired their clients to give back and improve the lives of their fellow South Dakotans. Earning the trust of donors and partnering with SDCF staff, these advisors promote philanthropy through legacy building.
| Scott Abdallah - Sioux Falls |
| Cameo Anders - Sioux Falls |
| Evan Anema - Sioux Falls |
| Doug Austin - Watertown |
| Laurie Bauer - Mobridge |
| Mike Braley - Parkston |
| Jennifer Bunkers - Sioux Falls |
| Ken Cotton - Wagner |
| Justin DiBona - Rapid City |
| Dennis Evenson - Clear Lake |
| Jane Farrell - Hot Springs |
| Gary Fenenga - Winner |
| Sam Ferguson - Sioux Falls |
| Rodney Freeman, Jr. - Huron |
| Robert Frieberg - Beresford |
| Dana Frohling - Britton |
| Mandy Gaikowski - Sioux Falls |
| G. Todd Garry - Webster |
| Jerry Garry - Mitchell |
| Jay Gellhaus - Aberdeen |
| Lon Gellhaus -Aberdeen |
| Kayce Gerlach - Rapid City |
| Pat Goetzinger - Rapid City |
| Steve Gohn - Huron |
| Bob Gray - Pierre |
| Brad Grossenburg - Sioux Falls |
| Jonathan Guenthner - Mitchell |
| Jack Gunvordahl - Burke |
| Jim Haar - Tripp |
| Steve Hein - Huron |
| Rich Hinseth - Rapid City |
| Curt Jensen - Rapid City |
| Don Kainz -Aberdeen |
| Dillon Karras - Spearfish |
| McLean Thompson Kerver - Rapid City |
| Rory King -Aberdeen |
| Andrew Knutson - Sioux Falls |
| Craig Krogstad - Sioux Falls |
| Sarah Richardson Larson -Sioux Falls |
| Chad Locken - Aberdeen |
| Aron Martz - Rapid City |
| Jonathan McCoy - Rapid City |
| Mike McGill - Beresford |
| Ross Menke - Sioux Falls |
| Barb Miller - Hot Springs |
| Karen Miller - Huron |
| Trudy Morgan - Mitchell |
| Kim Mortenson - Ft. Pierre |
| Will Mortenson - Ft. Pierre |
| Stanley Nase - Hot Springs |
| Gordon Nielsen - Sisseton |
| Eric Nies - Spearfish |
| Lester Nies - Spearfish |
| Heath Oberloh - Sioux Falls |
| Scott Odenbach - Spearfish |
| Erich Olson - Brookings |
| Michael Ortner - Hot Springs |
| Nancy Oviatt - Watertown |
| Melanie Parsons - Viborg |
| Jeff Partridge - Rapid City |
| Shane Penfield - Lemmon |
| Casey Peterson - Rapid City |
| Don Peterson - Mitchell |
| Scott Peterson - Winner & Valentine, NE |
| Steve Pietila - Yankton |
| Richard Pluimer - Spearfish |
| Mike Porter - Spearfish |
| John Raforth - Rapid City |
| Greg Rediger - Miller |
| Brad Reinke - Pierre |
| Chuck Riter - Rapid City |
| Rob Ronayne - Aberdeen |
| Tona Rozum - Mitchell |
| Tom Sannes - Webster |
| Steven Schaeffer - Aberdeen |
| Marli Schippers - Rapid City |
| Nate Schneider - Rapid City |
| John Schwan - Aberdeen |
| Craig Smith - Gettysburg |
| Kurt Solay - Rapid City |
| Emily Sovell - Onida |
| Darwin Sprik - Sioux Falls |
| Dale Strasser - Freeman |
| Herb Sundall - Kennebec |
| Jack Theeler - Mitchell |
| Bobbi Thury - Sioux Falls |
| Jay Tolsma - Mitchell |
| Ron Volesky - Huron |
| Jayna Voss - Sioux Falls |
| James Walti - Pierre |
| Gary Ward - Viborg |
| Jerry Wattier - Pierre |
| Patricia Erickson Wheeler - Huron |
| Lois Wiarda - Castlewood |
| Todd Wilkinson - Desmet |
| Sheila Woodward -Yankton |
What will your legacy be?
The South Dakota Community Foundation’s Legacy Society honors and recognizes those who have made planned gifts to the SDCF. It’s our way of thanking our donors now for their efforts to make South Dakota a better place in the future.
Being a SDCF Legacy Society member connects you with other like-minded donors who are interested in improving South Dakota. We hold events throughout the state each year to build relationships, celebrate philanthropy, and thank you for your support of South Dakota nonprofits and the SDCF.
Planned gifts can take many different shapes. The SDCF can help you:
- Include a donation in your will or trust
- Designate a donation through a life insurance policy, IRA or retirement plan
- Select family members and advisors to stay involved with gifts and grants
As always, giving through the SDCF also reduces the work you have to do to set up and maintain a fund. It may also help the funds more easily transfer from a person's estate to the charity after their death. Taking steps to make a planned gift now also has tax advantages.
Create Your Legacy With Us Today
If you're considering a planned gift or if you’d just like to talk about what’s possible, contact us online or give us a call at 800.888.1842.