Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesSouth Dakota, United States11-50 Employees
The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation is a regional nonprofit that supports philanthropy as a means to address community needs in Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. It links donors, nonprofits, and civic partners to craft creative solutions for complex local challenges, aiming to generate social impact and strengthen community vitality through charitable giving. Since its founding in 1984, it has helped more than 1,000 families navigate philanthropy and has facilitated donor grants totaling over $225 million to causes and organizations in the region. The organization is based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and operates within the philanthropic fundraising services space with a mid-sized footprint. In recent years, the foundation has continued to engage donors and partners, evidenced by a 2025 donor reception celebrating a record year of grantmaking. The foundation has a history of partnering on initiatives, such as the Bridging the Gap Fund launched in 2020 with Leaders Of Tomorrow and the Arts Endowment Challenge introduced in 2019 with the South Dakota Humanities Council. Through these efforts, it maintains a role as a connector among donors, nonprofits, and civic partners to address local challenges.