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BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Rapid City, SD, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-3608635
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Rapid City, SD, US
501(c)3
EIN
36-3608635
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1987

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Black Hills Area Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking primarily in South Dakota, with additional funding in Minnesota and Virginia. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND CHARITABLE SUPPORT IN BROAD AREAS INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT OF BOTH QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE RAPID CITY AND BLACK HILLS AREA
Total Funding Given

$3.9M

2024
Grantees funded
193
Multi-year grantees
58%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

102

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.3K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
$771.4K
C
Chris Huber
Board Member
K
Kassie McKie Shiffermiller
Board Member
J
Joseph Lux
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in South Dakota, Minnesota, and Virginia. 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 BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 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 BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $3.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 190 grantees. Recent grantees include ONEHEART, CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, and COMMONBOND COMMUNITIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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