South Dakota Community Foundation

Organization Overview

South Dakota Community Foundation is located in Pierre, SD. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2023, South Dakota Community Foundation employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Dakota Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2023, South Dakota Community Foundation generated $69.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $34.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, South Dakota Community Foundation has awarded 2,262 individual grants totaling $144,808,007. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER CHARITABLE GIFTS AND PERMANENT ENDOWMENTS PRIMARILY FOR THE BENEFIT OF SOUTH DAKOTANS. WORK WITH DONORS, CHARITIES, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO STRENGTHEN PHILANTHROPY IN SOUTH DAKOTA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE SOUTH DAKOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IS THE ONLY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN SOUTH DAKOTA WITH A STATEWIDE FOCUS. ESTABLISHED AS A PUBLIC NONPROFIT IN 1987 UNDER THE VISION OF GOVERNOR MICKELSON, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE IN SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, HUMAN SERVICES, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS.


COMMUNITY SAVINGS ACCOUNTS-WORK WITH OVER 75 COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE, RANGING IN POPULATION FROM 200 TO OVER 30,000, TO CREATE PERPETUAL FUNDING STREAMS TO ASSIST WITH LOCAL CHARITABLE CAUSES. GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE CAUSES THAT ENABLE THE FOUNDATION TO DIRECTLY IMPACT NECESSARY CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED BY LOCAL LEADERS.


SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM-MAINTAINS OVER 300 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ACROSS THE STATE. THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH DONORS TO IMPROVE ACCESS FOR SOUTH DAKOTA'S YOUTH TO OBTAIN HIGHER EDUCATION. THE FOUNDATION AWARDED OVER 700 SCHOLARSHIPS TO ASSIST STUDENTS WITH HIGHER EDUCATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephanie Judson
President
$366,601
Clayton Cudmore
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
$234,450
Name Not Listed
Director Of Development
$148,649
Ginger Niemann
Senior Program Officer
$112,161
Beth Massa
Director Of Foundation Relations
$112,697
Doug Sharp
Chair
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Denise Martin
Build Dakota Services
$115,000
Lawrence & Schiller
Marketing Services
$195,670
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$41,745,748
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,976,779
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$41,745,748
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $27,498,443
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $69,242,401

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, South Dakota Community Foundation has awarded $29,895,786 in support to 353 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF MARY

PURPOSE: Education

$5,015

JAMES VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

PURPOSE: Community welfare and betterment

$5,038

GREGORY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PURPOSE: Community welfare and betterment

$5,101

PROSPECT HILL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: Community welfare and betterment

$5,135

BETHANY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: Community welfare and betterment

$5,190

CASPER COLLEGE

PURPOSE: Community welfare and betterment

$5,250
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