The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Rapid City

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to establish a worldwide Christian (or other religious) unity; to promote cooperation on such common tasks as supporting missions, working with students and sponsoring conferences; to establish mutual understanding regarding the fundamental issues of belief, worship and polity; and to serve as a united witness on world problems.

MISSION:

YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES FOUNDATION PROMOTES PHILANTHROPY, RECEIVES AND ADMINISTERS CHARITABLE GIFTS, AND SUPPORTS THE MISSION AND ACTIVITIES OF YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES, INC. THROUGHOUT WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA IN SUCH AMOUNTS AND AT SUCH TIMES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES FOUNDATION SHALL DETERMINE, AND TO DO AND ENGAGE IN ALL LAWFUL ACTIVITES THAT ARE IN FURTHERANCE OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSE.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE RAPID CITY AND BLACK HILLS AREA AS A VISITOR DESTINATION AND PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH TO ENHANCE THE AREA FOR VISITORS AND RESIDENTS.

MISSION:

PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA AND THE RAPID CITY/BLACK HILLS REGIONAL TRADE ZONE WITHIN A 200 MILE RADIUS TO INCLUDE CONTIGUOUS COUNTIES IN NEBRASKA AND WYOMING AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AID IN ECONOMIC BASE EXPANSION INCLUDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF A REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM.

MISSION:

TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE VISION RESTORE SIGHT AND SUPPORT EYE RELATED RESEARCH TO PROMOTE EYE HEALTH FOR ALL.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

MISSION:

THE STRIDER EDUCATION FOUNDATION'S MISSION THROUGH THE ALL KIDS BIKE PROGRAM IS TO TEACH EVERY CHILD IN AMERICA HOW TO RIDE A BIKE IN KINDERGARTEN PE CLASS. OUR INITIATIVE PROVIDES CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN HOW TO RIDE A BIKE, A SKILL THAT FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE, CONFIDENCE, AND FITNESS. OFTEN, WE ASSUME THAT LEARNING TO RIDE A BIKE IS A CHILDHOOD RITE OF PASSAGE. THE REALITY IS THIS IS NOT NECESSARILY A SKILL BEING TAUGHT AT HOME, WHETHER IT BE FAMILY FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, LACK OF TIME, LACK OF SPACE, OR ANY OTHER REASON. HAVING INSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT AT THE SCHOOLS HAS PROVEN TO BE A SUCCESSFUL SOLUTION.

MISSION:

THE PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH EMERGENCY MEDICAL AID.

MISSION:

TO CARRYOUT AND FURTHER THE PURPOSES OF THE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT VILLAGE OF RAPID CITY, SD.

MISSION:

ADVANCE THE KNOWLEDGE OF PIONEER LIFE BY MANAGING AND MAINTAINING A PIONEER MUSEUM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE, PROMOTING AN AWARENESS OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS AREA MADE BY OUR FOUNDERS AND EARLY SETTLERS, COLLECTING, PRESERVING, INTEREPRETING AND EXHIBITING HISTORICAL ITEMS AND PROV

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide access to free or low-cost food products to children, seniors, or indigents by distributing groceries, providing meals, providing facilities for storing food or making available land on which people can grow their own produce.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS IN THE ARTS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTION OF EXTRAORDINARY THREATRE IN THE BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE THAT BENEFITS PLAYERS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY WHILE SERVING AS A PROGRESSIVE MODEL IN YOUTH SPORTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT CONDUCIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ALL PLAYERS THROUGH QUALITY TRAINING, STUDY, AND COMPETITION BOTH ON AND OFF THE FIELD.

MISSION:

ENABLING AN AGING AND DISABLED POPULATION TO REMAIN AT HOME BY PROVIDING DAYTIME RESPITE CARE FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS

MISSION:

PROVIDE FUNDING OF POST-RETIREMENT HEALTH BENEFITS.

MISSION:

FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION INVOLVED IN NUMEROUS CHARITABLE EFFORTS AND HUMANITARIAN ENDEAVORS TO PROVIDE RELIEF TO THE DISTRESSED AND OTHER BENEVOLENT SERVICES

MISSION:

WE ARE COMMITTED TO HELPING ALL PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE PERSONAL CHANGE, IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE, RECOVER FROM ADDICTION AND TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT AND ASSIST WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES. WE STRIVE TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE, CULTURALLY SENSITIVE, SAFE AND EMPATHIC ENVIRONMENT.

MISSION:

PROVIDE A FREE, SAFE, EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE YOUNG IN YEARS, OR YOUNG AT HEART, TO EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF IMAGINATION.

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO BE A NATIONAL VOICE AND ADVOCATE THAT STRENGTHENS AND PROMOTES NATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (CDFIS), CREATING ACCESS TO CAPITAL AND RESOURCES FOR NATIVE PEOPLES.