South Dakota Community Foundation

Bringing Philanthropy to Life for a Stronger South Dakota Our Story The South Dakota Community Foundation works to simplify philanthropy and help charitable donations do more good within our state. Like you, we want to improve South Dakota for generations to come. Our work takes two main forms: We help donors take advantage of tax benefits, manage their paperwork, and stay on top of legal details. We grow donor's charitable dollars through smart investments—so their donations can support good causes long-term. Improving South Dakota for Generations Our Legacy The South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) first began in the imagination of former Governor George S. Mickelson. He believed our state needed an organization that would promote statewide donations and provide financial assistance to nonprofits. Thanks to his vision, SDCF was created as a public, nonprofit corporation on November 11th, 1987. OUR PURPOSE - promoting philanthropy - receiving and administering charitable gifts - investing in a wide range of programs benefitting the people of South Dakota OUR VALUES - Philanthropy as a preferred choice in expressing a commitment to a better South Dakota; - integrity, clarity and transparency in all we do; - empowering donors to meet the needs of South Dakotans in their own unique way; - strong local communities bonded through shared savings and investment; - building long term relationships that focus on the strength and sustainability of South Dakota.