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Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc makes some of its largest recent commitments through place-based capital and endowment work, including an $8.4 million grant to the City of Sioux Falls for the Jacobson Plaza Project, parks and playgrounds, a soccer pitch, and swimming lessons. That scale sits alongside a broad mix of education, health, housing, faith, arts, and community development grants across the Sioux Falls region. The foundation also backs higher education and workforce pathways, as shown by a $5.5 million grant to Dakota State University Foundation for athletics facilities, the cybersecurity and entrepreneurial center, and general support, and a $2.8 million grant to Augustana University for general support, scholarship support, program support, and the Center for Western Studies. Its giving also reaches local service organizations and public institutions that shape daily life in the area. Recent awards supported The Link-community Triage Center, Veterans Community Project, Startup Sioux Falls, and Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science. The pattern points to a community foundation that combines large-scale capital support with recurring support for local nonprofits, schools, and civic infrastructure.
Education appears in several forms. The foundation gave $2.4 million to Sioux Falls School District #49-5 for book club, field trips, and playground equipment, and it also supported Augustana University with scholarship support and the Center for Western Studies. Community development and public space are another throughline. A $953,423 grant to Startup Sioux Falls supported public building renovation, while the City of Sioux Falls received $8.4 million for Jacobson Plaza Project work that included parks, playgrounds, a soccer pitch, and swimming lessons. Health and social services also receive attention. The Link-community Triage Center was awarded $836,602 for general support, and Veterans Community Project received $971,150 for capital campaign and general support. Arts and culture show up in support for Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, including planetarium and program support.
The foundation’s typical grant size falls at a p25 of $10,000, a median of $22,300, and a p75 of $69,161, even though its recent portfolio also includes several multimillion-dollar awards. The recent grant list shows repeat support to recipients across multiple years, including Augustana University, Compassion Child Care, Avera Foundation, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, Sioux Empire United Way, and The Link. That suggests recurring relationships rather than one-off awards only. It is a mixed community foundation, and its grant programs include both competitive and annual cycles. Several active programs accept unsolicited requests, including Hour of Hope Grants, Excellence in Education Grants, Community Fund Grants, Woman's Alliance Grants, Animal Welfare and Appreciation Fund grants, Scholarships, Hartford Area Community Foundation Grants, and Lennox Area Community Fund Grants.
$38M
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$41.4M
Most grants fall between $10K and $69K, with a median of $22K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$22K
75th Percentile
$69K
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Grants are heavily concentrated in South Dakota, which accounts for 80% of grants and is the top state by grant count. Sioux Falls is the most visible recipient city, with awards to the City of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls School District #49-5, Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science, The Link, and Compassion Child Care. The foundation also gives in Madison, Spearfish, Des Moines, Auburn, Alexandria, and other regional locations, reflecting a regional footprint centered on eastern South Dakota but extending beyond it.
Its recent grants include public agencies, schools, universities, health and social service organizations, arts institutions, faith-based groups, and community nonprofits. The foundation also administers scholarships and several local community funds serving places such as Tea, Hartford, and Lennox-area communities.
South Dakota is the top state by grant count, and 80% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. The recent grants list also shows awards in other states, but the dominant pattern is clearly South Dakota-focused.
The grant-size distribution centers at $10,000 for the 25th percentile, a median of $22,300, and $69,161 for the 75th percentile. The foundation also makes some much larger capital and endowment transfers, so the range is broad.
Yes. Several active grant programs explicitly accept unsolicited requests, including Hour of Hope Grants, Excellence in Education Grants, Community Fund Grants, Woman's Alliance Grants, Animal Welfare and Appreciation Fund grants, Scholarships, Hartford Area Community Foundation Grants, and Lennox Area Community Fund Grants.
Recent and active programs point to education, community development, women and girls, animal welfare, scholarships and youth development, arts and culture, and food security. The foundation also funds athletics facilities, health and social services, faith-based outreach, and entrepreneurship or workforce supports.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects must directly benefit the people of Brandon, SD. Proposals must be for an enhancement or special project that meets a community need. Ongoing, operating and budget deficit requests will not be considered. Program or project must be completed within 12-18 months.
Deadline: Application deadline August 28, 2026; reviewed in September.
Who can apply: Typically awarded to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status undertaking projects that benefit the people of the Sioux Falls area. Grants Committee considers requests for start-up funds, program expansion, crisis assistance, capacity-building, and studies informing community understanding.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; proposal review usually occurs within six to eight weeks after receipt of the proposal.
Who can apply: Projects must directly benefit the people of Hartford, SD.
Deadline: Applications open September 1, 2026 and close September 30, 2026; the foundation accepts grant proposals in March and September every year.
Who can apply: New or existing programs, total or partial activity costs, programs serving the greater Sioux Falls area, and programs focused on animal welfare, health and safety, including prevention of cruelty.
Deadline: Applications open in early fall and close in October; applications reviewed in October.
Who can apply: Projects must directly benefit the people of the Canton, SD area.
Deadline: Applications open in late fall and close in December; reviewed in January.
Who can apply: Projects must directly benefit the people of Tea, SD.
Deadline: Applications open early spring and close in March; reviewed in April.
Who can apply: Projects must directly benefit the people of the Dell Rapids, SD area.
Deadline: Applications open late spring and close in May; reviewed in June.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-5 | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $7,010,169 | 2026 | ANGEL FUND, COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS, SUMMER MUSIC CAMP SUPPORT, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB BUILDING PROJECT, FIELD TRIPS, PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $3,517,321 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, CAPITAL PROJECTS, DEPARTMENT SUPPORT, ATHLETICS SUPPORT, LIBRARY SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING, CENTER FOR WESTERN STUDIES SUPPORT |
| CITY OF SIOUX FALLS | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $2,608,224 | 2026 | AQUATIC CENTER, MUNICIPAL BAND SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY PARKS, BIKE TRAIL EXPANSION |
| DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | MADISON, SD | $1,210,000 | 2026 | CYBER EXTENSION, FUNDRAISING SUPPORT |
| BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | SPEARFISH, SD | $1,108,750 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT, WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER, WOMEN'S ATHLETIC SUPPORT |
| CENTRAL CHURCH | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $1,030,505 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, BUILDING EXPANSION/ADDITION, MISSION TRIPS |
| VETERANS COMMUNITY PROJECT | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $969,400 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, BUILDING PROJECT |
| LIFESCAPE FOUNDATION | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $885,798 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, SD ACHIEVE PROGRAM, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, JOURNEY OF HOPE CAMPAIGN, CAPITAL PROJECT |
| SIOUX EMPIRE UNITED WAY - | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $764,513 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR EASTERN SD | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $697,836 | 2026 | PROGRAM SUPPORT, PARISH SUPPORT, PRIEST RETIREMENT APPEAL, BROOM TREE RETREAT CENTER, CAPITAL PROJECTS |
| SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $593,426 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, SANFORD INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER, RESEARCH ENDOWMENTS, FUNDRAISING SUPPORT |
| COMPASSION CHILD CARE | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $500,839 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ALEXANDRIA TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | ALEXANDRIA, MN | $500,000 | 2026 | CAPITAL PROJECTS |
| SIOUX FALLS ZOO & AQUARIUM | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $488,689 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, CAMPAIGN SUPPORT, BUTTERFLY HOUSE |
| SIOUX FALLS THRIVE | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $454,610 | 2026 | MOBILE MARKET SUPPORT, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION TO HELP SIOUX FALLS CHILDREN |
| LEVITT AT THE FALLS | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $447,235 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, BUILDING EXPANSION PROJECT |
| CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SIOUX FALLS | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $442,791 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, TV MASS SUPPORT, CATHOLIC FAMILY SHARING APPEAL, PARISH SUPPORT |
| WASHINGTON PAVILION OF ARTS AND SCIENCE | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $427,557 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, DAKOTA ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS, ADMISSION SUPPORT, GRUPP ART ACADEMY, ART INSTALLATIONS, VISUAL ARTS CENTER |
| AVERA FOUNDATION | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $426,558 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, CAMPAIGN SUPPORT, CAPITAL PROJECTS, HOSPICE HOUSE, HOSPITAL SUPPORT, PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
| CHILDREN'S HOME FOUNDATIONCHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF SD | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $364,945 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, ADOPTION SERVICES, CREATIVE & PERFORMANCE ARTS PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, SHELTER FOR FAMILY SAFETY SUPPORT |
| SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION | BROOKINGS, SD | $360,020 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING, CAPITAL PROJECTS, PROGRAMS SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT |
| SOUTH DAKOTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $298,678 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL MUSICIANS' CHAIRS, YOUTH ORCHESTRA SUPPORT |
| FEEDING SOUTH DAKOTA | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $291,485 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA FOUNDATION | VERMILLION, SD | $277,642 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING, CLASS ENDOWMENT |
| FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $273,102 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MAYO CLINIC | ALBERT LEA, MN | $250,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| QUEEN OF PEACE | SIOUX CITY, IA | $250,000 | 2026 | CAPITAL PROJECTS |
| ACTIVE GENERATIONS | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $245,371 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, MEALS ON WHEELS, CAPITAL PROJECTS |
| VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA DAKOTAS | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $219,996 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, CHILDCARE PROGRAMS, VETERAN PROGRAMS, CAMPAIGN SUPPORT |
| MCCROSSAN BOYS RANCH | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $219,240 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, SPUR SUCCESS CAMPAIGN, FACILITY EXPANSIONS |
| FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $209,078 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, BUILDING REPAIRS, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, SERVICE BROADCASTS, MUSIC PROGRAM, ORGAN REPAIR |
| YANKTON CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | YANKTON, SD | $202,500 | 2026 | SACRED HEART PARISH |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE SIOUX EMPIRE | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $201,083 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, CHILDCARE PROGRAMS, YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP, E-SPORTS, RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT, CAPITAL PROJECTS, PROGRAMS SUPPORT |
| WINGS OF VALOR | PARKER, SD | $200,000 | 2026 | ENDOWMENT SUPPORT |
| SOUTHEAST TECH FOUNDATION | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $198,225 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING, STUDENT ACCESS COACH |
| SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS | PIERRE, SD | $197,945 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING |
| SIOUX FALLS FAMILY YMCA | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $163,787 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, CAMP LEIF ERICSON, BASKETBALL PROGRAM, CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, CAMPAIGN SUPPORT |
| DORDT UNIVERSITY | SIOUX CENTER, IA | $150,000 | 2026 | CAMPAIGN SUPPORT, ATHLETIC CENTER PROJECT |
| FACE IT TOGETHER | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $148,850 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, EMERGENCY FUNDING |
| FIRST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $148,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, CHILDCARE PROGRAM, WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL |
| LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF SOUTH DAKOTA | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $140,937 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, FAMILY STABILIZATION SERVICES |
| THE DIOCESE OF SOUTH DAKOTA | PIERRE, SD | $140,373 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, CHURCH SUPPORT |
| SIOUX FALLS HOPE COALITION | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $128,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, PRESCHOOL PROGRAM |
| CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | CRAZY HORSE, SD | $125,925 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE COMPASS CENTER | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $125,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, TRAUMA THERAPY PROGRAM |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (FOCUS) | DENVER, CO | $124,000 | 2026 | MINISTRY SUPPORT, WALK AS TO RUN CAMPAIGN |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $121,423 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, DISASTER RELIEF |
| GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH-SIOUX FALLS | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $121,320 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN |
| SOUTH DAKOTA MILITARY HERITAGE ALLIANCE | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $120,576 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT, SUICIDE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN |
| CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF SOUTH DAKOTA | SIOUX FALLS, SD | $118,500 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
SIOUX FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT #49-5
$7,010,169ANGEL FUND, COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS, SUMMER MUSIC CAMP SUPPORT, BOYS & GIRLS CLUB BUILDING PROJECT, FIELD TRIPS, PROGRAM SUPPORT
AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY
$3,517,321GENERAL SUPPORT, CAPITAL PROJECTS, DEPARTMENT SUPPORT, ATHLETICS SUPPORT, LIBRARY SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING, CENTER FOR WESTERN STUDIES SUPPORT
CITY OF SIOUX FALLS
$2,608,224AQUATIC CENTER, MUNICIPAL BAND SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS TO CITY PARKS, BIKE TRAIL EXPANSION
BLACK HILLS STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$1,108,750PROGRAM SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT, WOMEN'S BUSINESS CENTER, WOMEN'S ATHLETIC SUPPORT
CENTRAL CHURCH
$1,030,505GENERAL SUPPORT, BUILDING EXPANSION/ADDITION, MISSION TRIPS
LIFESCAPE FOUNDATION
$885,798GENERAL SUPPORT, SD ACHIEVE PROGRAM, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, JOURNEY OF HOPE CAMPAIGN, CAPITAL PROJECT
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR EASTERN SD
$697,836PROGRAM SUPPORT, PARISH SUPPORT, PRIEST RETIREMENT APPEAL, BROOM TREE RETREAT CENTER, CAPITAL PROJECTS
GENERAL SUPPORT, SANFORD INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT, CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FUNDRAISER, RESEARCH ENDOWMENTS, FUNDRAISING SUPPORT
ALEXANDRIA TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$500,000CAPITAL PROJECTS
SIOUX FALLS ZOO & AQUARIUM
$488,689GENERAL SUPPORT, CAMPAIGN SUPPORT, BUTTERFLY HOUSE
SIOUX FALLS THRIVE
$454,610MOBILE MARKET SUPPORT, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & COLLABORATION TO HELP SIOUX FALLS CHILDREN
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF SIOUX FALLS
$442,791GENERAL SUPPORT, TV MASS SUPPORT, CATHOLIC FAMILY SHARING APPEAL, PARISH SUPPORT
WASHINGTON PAVILION OF ARTS AND SCIENCE
$427,557GENERAL SUPPORT, DAKOTA ACADEMY OF PERFORMING ARTS, ADMISSION SUPPORT, GRUPP ART ACADEMY, ART INSTALLATIONS, VISUAL ARTS CENTER
AVERA FOUNDATION
$426,558GENERAL SUPPORT, CAMPAIGN SUPPORT, CAPITAL PROJECTS, HOSPICE HOUSE, HOSPITAL SUPPORT, PROGRAMS SUPPORT
CHILDREN'S HOME FOUNDATIONCHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF SD
$364,945GENERAL SUPPORT, ADOPTION SERVICES, CREATIVE & PERFORMANCE ARTS PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, SHELTER FOR FAMILY SAFETY SUPPORT
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING, CAPITAL PROJECTS, PROGRAMS SUPPORT, GENERAL SUPPORT
SOUTH DAKOTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
$298,678GENERAL SUPPORT, SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL MUSICIANS' CHAIRS, YOUTH ORCHESTRA SUPPORT
GENERAL SUPPORT, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING, CLASS ENDOWMENT
QUEEN OF PEACE
$250,000CAPITAL PROJECTS
ACTIVE GENERATIONS
$245,371GENERAL SUPPORT, MEALS ON WHEELS, CAPITAL PROJECTS
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA DAKOTAS
$219,996GENERAL SUPPORT, CHILDCARE PROGRAMS, VETERAN PROGRAMS, CAMPAIGN SUPPORT
GENERAL SUPPORT, SPUR SUCCESS CAMPAIGN, FACILITY EXPANSIONS
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH
$209,078GENERAL SUPPORT, BUILDING REPAIRS, CAPITAL CAMPAIGNS, SERVICE BROADCASTS, MUSIC PROGRAM, ORGAN REPAIR
YANKTON CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$202,500SACRED HEART PARISH
GENERAL SUPPORT, CHILDCARE PROGRAMS, YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP, E-SPORTS, RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT, CAPITAL PROJECTS, PROGRAMS SUPPORT
WINGS OF VALOR
$200,000ENDOWMENT SUPPORT
SOUTH DAKOTA BOARD OF REGENTS
$197,945SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING
SIOUX FALLS FAMILY YMCA
$163,787GENERAL SUPPORT, CAMP LEIF ERICSON, BASKETBALL PROGRAM, CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS, CAMPAIGN SUPPORT
DORDT UNIVERSITY
$150,000CAMPAIGN SUPPORT, ATHLETIC CENTER PROJECT
FACE IT TOGETHER
$148,850GENERAL SUPPORT, EMERGENCY FUNDING
FIRST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
$148,000GENERAL SUPPORT, CHILDCARE PROGRAM, WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
GENERAL SUPPORT, MENTORSHIP PROGRAM, FAMILY STABILIZATION SERVICES
THE DIOCESE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
$140,373GENERAL SUPPORT, CHURCH SUPPORT
SIOUX FALLS HOPE COALITION
$128,000GENERAL SUPPORT, PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (FOCUS)
$124,000MINISTRY SUPPORT, WALK AS TO RUN CAMPAIGN
GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH-SIOUX FALLS
$121,320GENERAL SUPPORT, CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
SOUTH DAKOTA MILITARY HERITAGE ALLIANCE
$120,576GENERAL SUPPORT, SUICIDE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
CHABAD JEWISH CENTER OF SOUTH DAKOTA
$118,500GENERAL SUPPORT