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Est.

1984

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on building relationships with nonprofits through invitation-only engagement, as it does not accept unsolicited proposals. With a total of $38 million in grants paid to 594 grantees in 2025, nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY (SFACF) PROVIDES TRUSTED LEADERSHIP THAT INSPIRES PHILANTHROPY.
Total Funding Given
$37.2M
2024
Grantees funded
543
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
281
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13K
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Andrew Patterson
Board Member
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Steve Sarbacker
Board Member
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Lorrae Lindquist
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 280 grants, totaling nearly $37.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 590 grantees. Recent grantees include DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, SANFORD HEALTH FOUNDATION, and AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
SIOUX FALLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.