First Fidelity Bank & Platte Area Foundation
Learn about the CSA in Platte.

Founded in 1995 Giving Back to the Platte Area
The First Fidelity Bank & Platte Area Foundation was formed in 1995 when First Fidelity Bank challenged the communities in which they serve to raise money for the future. Thanks to the support of generous donors and the First Fidelity Bank system, nearly $222,000 has been donated to the local community savings account.
Platte Area Foundation Mission Statement
The mission of the Platte Area Foundation is to promote philanthropy, receive and administer charitable gifts, and invest in programs that promote the social and economic well being of the people of the Platte and surrounding area.
Grants
The First Fidelity Bank & Platte Area Foundation has given nearly $130,830 to charitable projects and programs in and around Platte. For more information about grant opportunities, please contact our advisory council members.
Our Contributors
Thanks to our generous supporters, nearly $222,000 has been donated to Platte Area Foundation since 1995. This has allowed for nearly $130,830 to be given back to the community in the form of grants. As our fund grows, so will the amount available each year to give back. Thank you to the following for their support over the years!
Thomas & Maxine Bischke Scholarship Fund - To provide financial support for scholarships to individuals in the Platte community with preference given to persons pursuing a pharmacy degree.
Platte Health Center Fund - To provide financial support to the Platte Health Center.
Ralph & Frances Mitchell Fund - To provide financial support to students and hospice organizations or providers in the Platte, Chamberlain, and Kimball areas at the recommendation of a local Board of Directors.
Clarence & Bettye Mason Family Fund - To provide financial support to charitable and nonprofit purposes in the Platte area at the recommendation of the First Fidelity Platte Community Foundation Board of Directors.
Platte-Geddes School District Charitable Fund- To provide financial support to the Platte-Geddes School District as designated by the donor.
Beryl & Pegge Pranger
Charles & Jan Stahnke
Dakota Plains Agency
DenBesten Seed Co., Inc.
Dr. Dawn Stavish & Daniel Selvig
Dr. Jerome & Yvonne Bentz
Dr. John F. Stekly
Dr. Lance Griese
Edna Lucklum
First Fidelity Bank-Platte
Gerald & Christine Nepodal
Hoffman Drug
John & Joan Patterson
Kathryn Poelstra
Lillibridge Family Fund
Lori Litzen
Nachtigal Farms, Inc.
Nachtigal Farms, Inc.
Ron CPA Millar
Sherm & Lois Visscher
Turnis Farm Service
Visscher Children
City of Platte - "Round-Up"
Dale Franssen
David Nelson
First Fidelity Bank-Platte
Grossenburg Implement, Inc.
John & Linda Lillibridge
Modern Woodman of America
Prairie Valley Farm, Inc.
Sherm & Lois Visscher
Central Dakota Animal Clinic
City of Platte - "Round-Up"
First Fidelity Bank-Platte
Grossenburg Implement, Inc.
Jim & Lois Hoffman
Nachtigal Farms, Inc.
Ralph Nachtigal
Rosebud Concrete, Inc.
Sarah H. Bobertz Trust
Stephen & Trudy Morgan
First Fidelity Bank-Platte |
Ames Construction, Inc. |
Andrew & Alisha Nachtigal |
Armour Antiques |
Brian & Ann Leyda |
Bruce & Karen Erickson |
Cheryl Backes |
City of Platte - "Round-Up" |
Cletus & Jean Liedl |
Craig & Gail Kennedy |
Dale Bisson |
Daniel & Ann Propst |
Daniel & Mary Pranger |
Darleen Bakken |
Daun Regehr |
David & Bernadette Nelson |
Deanna Lien |
Deborah Foxley |
Doug & Clarie Marsh |
Douglas & Vicki Palank |
Dwayne & Dianne Backes |
Elaine Mitchell |
Fern Wagner |
First Fidelity Bank-Platte |
Fischer Rounds & Associates, Inc. |
Floyd & Karen Dimick |
Frandsen Electric |
Gary & Bonita Rada |
Gary & Marsha Dozark |
Gary & Paula Nelson |
Gary L. & M.M. Williams |
Gary Nachtigal memorial |
Gillian Anderson |
Glenn & Kirsten Graesser |
Harry Applegate |
Inman & McDowell, Inc. |
Irma Natvig |
James & Susan Nachtigal |
Jamie & Paula Huizenga |
Janet B. Cronin |
Janice Van Vuren |
Jerry & Alison Dykstra |
Jim & Beth Benning |
Jim & Nini Hart |
Jim & Vicki Erickson |
John & Deanne Rasmussen |
Larry & Debera Lucas |
Leser & Jerrie Gosch |
Marie Rose Ells |
Marie Rose Ells |
Mark & Amy Robbins |
Mark & Mary Jo Joens |
Maylou Stanforth |
Michael Zeeb memorial |
Mrs. Florence Lang |
Myles Konopasek |
Nachtigal Farms, Inc. |
Nova & Tom Steinhauser |
Palace Builders, Inc. |
Pegge Pranger |
Phyllis Dimick |
Platte Public Library |
RDO Equipment Company |
Richard & Barbara Swett |
Richard & Julie Gregory |
Robert & Cindy Reiser |
Ronald & Lois Smook |
Ronald & Marla McLaughlin |
Sam & Patti Nachtigal |
Severson Oil & LP Co., Inc. |
Sharon Huizenga |
Sherm & Lois Visscher |
Sheryl Knutson |
Shirley Roetman |
South Dakota Community Foundation |
Stephen & Christine Leitgen |
Steven & Priscilla Amberson |
Todd & Leesa Schuetzle |
Tony & Jamie Farmen |
TranSource |
Turnis Farm Service |
Meet Our Advisory Council
Lois Hoffman, President
P.O. Box 110
Platte, SD 57369
337-2128 home
337-3662 work
Glenn Graesser, Secretary/Treasurer
501 East 10th Street
Platte, SD 57369
605.380.7696 home | 605.337.3352 work
Tom Boltjes
PO Box 502 | 121 West 7th Street
Platte, SD 57369
605.207.0110
Vicki Erickson
223 Pheasant Lane
Platte, SD 57369
337-3618 home
Darla Johnson
PO Box 675
Platte, SD 57369-0675
605.337.3534
Leah Nachtigal
36273 275th St.
Platte, SD 57369-6204
605.680.1485
Karen Turnis
P.O. Box 663
Platte, SD 57369
337-3174 home
337-3643 work
Support the Platte area CSA Help Platte thrive for generations to come.
Contact Information
P.O. Box 450
Platte, SD 57369
Contact Us
Thank you for your interest in our foundation. If you have questions or comments about partnership opportunities, please let us know.