Legacy Society
Recognizing those who have made a legacy for South Dakota.
Creating a lasting impact for South Dakota SDCF Legacy Society
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.
“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
Since 1987, the South Dakota Community Foundation has had the privilege to work with generous people wanting to give their neighbors a better place to call HOME. Our Hometown Heroes are a special group of people with a passion for helping communities grow and thrive. They have played a vital role in strengthening the SDCF and the entire state of South Dakota by inspiring others to help improve the lives of others.
| C. Douglas & Marlas Balvin | Huron |
| First National Bank | Pierre |
| BankWest | Pierre |
| Black Hills Corporation | Rapid City |
| Dacotah Bank | Aberdeen |
| Earl Davis | Rapid City |
| John B. Davis | Sioux Falls |
| Frank Farrar | Britton |
| Leroy & Charlene Foster | Pierre |
| Randall F. Franssens | Platte |
| Michael A. & Mary E. Fuchs | Huron |
| Jim & Jane Harrenga | Estelline |
| Richard Joy | Miller |
| Elmer Karl | Gregory |
| Jerry & Karen Kroetch | Philip |
| Margaret Lehr | Huron |
| Jim & Vicki Lust | Aberdeen |
| Jerry & Sandra Mencke | Huron |
| James Mollison | Pierre/Fort Pierre |
| Sherman & Kimiko Peterson | Irene |
| Nathan & Julie Schwandt | Rapid City |
| Paul* & Ann Sigelman | Watertown |
| Darrell D. Simmons | Parkston |
| Vic & Ethelyn Uttke | Spearfish |
| Robert* & Frances* Wheeler | Lemmon |
| Curt & Susan Wischmeier | Aberdeen |
*deceased
| Beth & Jim | Benning | Spearfish |
| Patrick* & Catherine | Bowar | Parkston |
| Bruce | Brandner | Herreid |
| Muffy* & Paul | Christen | Huron |
| Virginia | Coss | Miller |
| Robert & Emily | Entwisle | Huron |
| Jeff & Linda | Erickson | Sioux Falls |
| Rod & Glenna | Fouberg | Aberdeen |
| Gary & Connie | Grittner | Pierre/Fort Pierre |
| Barry & Marilyn | Grossenburg | Winner |
| Duane & Barbara | Harms | Brookings |
| Jim & Nini | Hart | Miller |
| Marcia & Blake | Hoffman | Sioux Falls |
| Boyd & Dody | Hopkins | Artesian/Letcher/Mt. Vernon |
| Marilyn | Hoyt | Huron |
| Scott & Julia | Jones | Pierre/Fort Pierre |
| Dan & Arlene | Kirby | Sioux Falls |
| Maree | Larson | Brookings |
| Deanna | Lien | Rapid City |
| Gary & Deb | McKellips | Alcester |
| DeMaris | Nesheim | Philip |
| Donald | Naddy | Britton |
| Tom & Michele | Olsen | Wessington Springs |
| John & Penny | Porter | Sioux Falls |
| John & Jane | Rasmussen | Sisseton |
| Hugh | Schilling | Britton |
| Terry & Nancy | Schiltz | Huron |
| Norbert & Jane | Sebade | Wall |
| Bertha | Turnquist | North Brown County |
| John | Zilverberg* | Highmore |
*deceased
Honoring two South Dakota families Christen-Larson Heritage Circle
Paul and Muffy Christen
The Christen-Larson Heritage Circle honors two very important families in the evolution and continued growth of the South Dakota Community Foundation. Paul and the late Muffy Christen championed growth and sustainability in the communities in which they owned and operated banks.
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.
| Paul & Mayme Green Foundation |
| Dimitrios Smyrnios |
| Hugh Schilling* |
| Bob & Lori Sutton |
| DeMaris Nesheim |
| *deceased |
| Dr. Reuben & Marlowe* | Bareis |
| Boys & Girls Club of Brookings | |
| Paul & Muffy* | Christen |
| Coeur Wharf Resources | |
| Lawrence* & Virginia | Coss |
| Jeff & Linda | Erickson |
| Gary & Connie | Grittner |
| Marilyn | Hoyt |
| Scott & Julia | Jones |
| Mansour | Karim* |
| Ralph* & Helen | Kranz |
| Dale & Patricia* | Larson |
| Bruce* & Deanna | Lien |
| John* & Linda | Lillibridge |
| Tom* & Dr. Cynthia | Lillibridge |
| Donald | Naddy |
| Nordby Family | |
| Rebecca Christen | Pohlad |
| Kathryn Christen Mitchell | Ramstad |
| Charles & Lois Ann | Rose |
| T. Denny | Sanford |
| SD Hall of Fame | |
| Ed & Peg | Seljeskog |
| Torness Family | |
| John | Zilverberg* |
*deceased
Professional advisors playing a key role in philanthropy Key Club
Professional advisors play a key role in the special stories that make up the South Dakota Community Foundation. These advisors have earned the trust of donors writing their stories to be told today and many years from now. These SDCF Key Club advisors continue to inspire their clients to explore ways to improve the lives of their neighbors in our state.
| Scott Abdallah | 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 |
| Jane Farrell | Hot Springs |
| Gary Fenenga | Winner |
| Robert Frieberg | Beresford |
| Dana Frohling | Britton |
| Mandy Gaikowski | Sioux Falls |
| G. Todd Garry | Webster |
| Pat Goetzinger | Rapid City |
| Steve Gohn | Huron |
| Brad Grossenburg | Sioux Falls |
| Jonathan Guenthner | Mitchell |
| Jack Gunvordahl | Burke |
| Jim Haar | Tripp |
| Dale Hansen* | Deceased |
| Steve Hein | Huron |
| Rich Hinseth | Rapid City |
| Curt Jensen | Rapid City |
| Don Kainz | Aberdeen |
| McLean Thompson Kerver | Rapid City |
| Andrew Knutson | Sioux Falls |
| Sarah Richardson Larson | Sioux Falls |
| Aron Martz | Rapid City |
| Jonathan McCoy | Rapid City |
| Mike McGill | Beresford |
| Barb Miller | Hot Springs |
| Karen Miller | Huron |
| John Mitchell | Rapid City |
| Trudy Morgan | Mitchell |
| Bob Morris | Belle Fourche |
| Kim Mortenson | Ft. Pierre |
| Will Mortenson | Ft. Pierre |
| Gordon Nielsen | Sisseton |
| Eric Nies | Spearfish |
| Lester Nies | Spearfish |
| Heath Oberloh | Sioux Falls |
| Michael Ortner | Hot Springs |
| Jeff Partridge | Rapid City |
| Shane Penfield | Lemmon |
| Don E. Peterson | Mitchell |
| Scott Peterson | Valentine |
| Steve Pietila | Yankton |
| Richard Pluimer | Spearfish |
| Mike Porter | Rapid City |
| John Raforth | Rapid City |
| Greg Rediger | Miller |
| Carlyle Richards | Aberdeen |
| Chuck Riter | Rapid City |
| Rob Ronayne | Aberdeen |
| Tona Rozum | Mitchell |
| Tom Sannes | Webster |
| Steven Schaeffer | Aberdeen |
| Marli Schippers | Rapid City |
| John Schwan | Aberdeen |
| Craig Smith | Gettysburg |
| Kurt Solay | Rapid City |
| Emily Sovell | Onida |
| Darwin Sprik | |
| Dale Strasser | Freeman |
| Herb Sundall | Kennebec |
| Scott Swier | Avon |
| Jack Theeler | Mitchell |
| Bobbi Thury | Sioux Falls |
| Jay Tolsma | |
| Jayna Voss | Sioux Falls |
| James Walti | Pierre |
| Gary Ward | Viborg |
| Jerry Wattier | Pierre |
| Todd Wilkinson | DeSmet |
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 Get Started
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.