Black Hills Area Community Foundation

The Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization started in 1987 to serve both donors and nonprofit agencies throughout the Black Hills. BHACF manages and administers charitable funds for individuals, families, businesses and nonprofit organizations. Because of their commitment, BHACF awards hundreds of grants that have a positive impact on the quality of life in the Black Hills area.
Please donate to any of these funds. A processing fee will be associated with this contribution. If you would like your donation to cover this processing fee, please add 2.3% to your donation.
If you have any questions contact us at 605-718-0112 or by email info@bhacf.org.

Donate To Fund

Fund Name Description

Donor Advised Funds

Community Service Center Trust Fund The purpose of this donor advised fund is to provide grants for the benefit of low income persons within the local Rapid City area, with special emphasis on providing funds that benefit local Native American Indian groups to help provide services and programs for their people.

Liv to Give DAF Spendable corporate donor advised fund.

BHACF Operations

Operations Fund A fund to support BHACF's programs and operations.

Field of Interest Funds

Albert and Laverne Elliott First Responders Fund A Field of Interest fund to provide grants in response to the immediate death in the line of duty, of a first responder from the Sturgis Police Dept., Sturgis Fire Dept., Sturgis Ambulance Service or Meade County Sheriff's Dept.

Arlene Ham Endowed Fund for Women & Children Endowed field of interest fund for granting to organizations that improve the conditions for women and children in the Black Hills region.

Black Hills Arts and Culture Fund This is an Endowed Fund with distributions made available to the BHACF Board for annual grantmaking within arts & culture.

Black Hills Disaster Recovery Fund A field of interest endowed fund to provide emergency support, disaster relief and recovery, and disaster mitigation in the Black Hills region.

Black Hills Environment and Natural Resources Fund This is an Endowed Fund with annual distributions to be made available to the Board for annual grantmaking in environment and natural resources.

Black Hills Fund for Excellence in Education Black Hills Fund for Excellence in Education- supports education programs and initiatives from early childhood through post-secondary education.

Rapid City Area Affordable Housing Fund A donor directed field of interest fund to invest in affordable housing in the Rapid City Area.

Scholarships

Amanda Hoffmann-Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarship established in memory of South Park Elementary school teacher Amanda Hoffmann-Smith. This scholarship will go to benefit Rapid City Area high school students who will study business and/or education.

Deerfield Store Scholarship Mike Sawyer of Deerfield, SD was a beloved neighbor, friend and veteran. He was the kind of person who would help anyone who needed a hand and was a true friend and gentleman to all who crossed his path. He was a caring man and was always checking in on those who might need a little help or a kind word. Mike Sawyer passed away on August 27, 2018, leaving a legacy that will not be easily forgotten. In every essence of Mike's life, he was always thinking of giving back. This is evidenced by the fact that he left an endowment with the Black Hills Area Community Foundation with the sole purpose of providing scholarships to Hill City High School students.

Harold and George "Elbert" Newton Memorial Music Scholarship The Harold and George Newton Memorial Music Scholarship has been created by the children of Harold and George Newton to honor their respective fathers, to show their appreciation for the role that Spearfish High School had in instilling an appreciation of music to their fathers, and to assist a student at Spearfish High School in furthering his or her education.

Hunter J. Lewis Memorial Scholarship In memory of Hunter J. Lewis, this fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors from Custer High School and Gillette High School.

Julia Beth Jacobson Memorial Scholarship Fund The Julia Beth Jacobson Memorial Scholarship has been created by Julia's family and friends to honor her legacy of giving back to her community. The scholarship will help a Spearfish High School student who has made a significant impact in the community, further his or her education.

Kevin J. Morsching Memorial Scholarship In memory of Kevin J. Morsching, a scholarship fund to provide scholarships to graduating seniors at St. Thomas More High School in Rapid City and Post 22 baseball players.

Patterson Scholarship Fund This fund is being established to provide scholarships for hardworking, average high school graduates from Custer High School.

Sarah Stevens Scholarship Endowed scholarship fund to provide scholarships to a cum laude female senior of RC Central High School for studies in counseling or medicine.

SD Engineering Society - Black Hills Chapter Scholarship Endowed scholarship fund to provide scholarships for engineering students at SDSM&T

The Walt Award Endowed scholarship fund to provide scholarships in honoro of Dr. Walter Neiswanger. Scholarships for graduating seniors who are relatives of a SD nonprofit employee.

Grantmaking

BHACF Operations Endowment Endowed fund to support and sustain the programming and operating needs of the Foundation in the future.

Black Hills by Choice Giving Circle that provides support for the Foundation and makes grants to community nonprofits that improve the quality of life in the Black Hills.

Black Hills Impact A Giving Circle started by a group of like-minded people who want to better the Black Hills by making positive philanthropic impacts.

Community Grantmaking Endowed fund enabling BHACF to make grants to improve the quality of life in the Black Hills region.

OWL Fund Endowed acorn fund to support scholarships for Western South Dakota students seeking elite higher education.

Southern Hills - Black Hills by Choice Giving Circle that provides support for the Foundation and makes grants to community nonprofits that improve the quality of life in the Southern Black Hills.

YouthPhil A grantmaking fund to engage young people in the power of philanthropy. High school students learn about philanthropy and have the opportunity to participate in the grantmaking process and help improve their community.

YouthPhil Scholarship Scholarship fund created to grant an annual scholarship to a student who has participated in our YouthPhil Giving Circle.

Designated Funds

Big Brothers Big Sisters Designated Fund Endowed designated fund supporting the operating needs of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Black Hills.

Black Hills Community Homelessness Fund A designated endowed fund to support the Black Hills Regional Homeless Coalition.

Black Hills Community Theatre Designated Fund Black Hills Community Theatre Designated Fund. Our mission is to infuse the Black Hills Region with enthusiasm for all aspects of theatre by providing quality theatrical opportunities and productions for this region.

Dakota Choral Union Endowed designated fund supporting the operating needs of the Dakota Choral Union.

Diabetes Inc. - Designated Fund Endowed designated fund supporting the operating needs of the Diabeted Inc.

Diabetes Inc. Stingley Endowed designated fund supporting the camps and educational activities for children with diabetes by Diabetes Inc.

Fall River County Historical Society Endowed designated fund to support the operating needs of the Fall River Historical Society

Founder's Park Endowed designated fund to support the maintainence and improvement of the Founders Park Memorial.

Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting fund that anyone, including individuals, can donate to.

Hill City Friends of the Library A designated quasi-endowed fund to support the expansion of the Hill City Library.

Historic Homestake Opera House Endowed designated fund to support the operating needs of the Historic Homestake Opera House.

Hope Center Diehl Fund Endowed designated fund to support the operating needs of The Hope Center.

Landon Fund for Black Hills Playhouse Endowed designated fund to support the operating needs of the Black Hills Playhouse.

Love INC Endowed designated fund to support the operating needs of Love INC

Pathways Spiritual Sanctuary Spendable designated fund for capital improvement projects for Pathways Spiritual Sanctuary.

Rapid City Foundation Originating Fund Endowed designated fund supporting BHACF, scholarships and credit counseling according to originating fund from the Rapid City Foundation.

RCAC Advanced Arts Scholarship Designated Fund Endowed designated fund to support advanced scholars with the RC Arts Council

RCAC Exhibits & Collections-Designated Endowed designated fund to support exhibits and collections of the RC Arts Council.

South Dakota Humanities Council Designated Fund SD Humanities Council - TR

WAVI WAVI fund that anyone, including individuals, can donate to.

WEAVE Fund Designated Spendable designated fund to support the operating needs of Women Escaping a Violent Environment in Custer.

Youth & Family Services Foundation Endowed designated fund to support operating needs of Youth and Family Services

Agency Funds

Abbott House Foundation Fund The Abbott House Foundation Fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Agency, whose mission is to provide premier services to youth and families.

Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity Endowed agency fund to support the Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity

Black Hills Raptor Center Endowed agency fund to support the Black Hills Raptor Center.

Black Hills Works Foundation Endowed fund to support the mission of Black Hills Works and Black Hills Works Foundation.

Boy Scouts of America Black Hills Area Council An Endowed Agency Fund to support the Boy Scouts of America Black Hills Area Council.

Canyon Lake Activity Center Endowed fund to support the Canyon Lake Activity Center.

Central States Fair Endowed agency fund to support the Central States Fair.

Chamber Music Festival

Chapel in the Hills Endowed agency fund to support the Chapel in the Hills.

Children's Home Foundation Endowed agency fund to support the Children's Home Foundation and the Children's Home Society.

CHS - Children's Advocacy Center Sub-fund

Cold Springs Historical Society This endowed fund shall be used for the support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Agency, whose mission is to maintain and manage the property of the Cold Springs Historical Society.

Custer County Historical Society The purpose of this fund is to support the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Agency, whose mission is to preserve history and 1881 Courthouse Museum.

Feeding South Dakota Endowed agency fund to support Feeding South Dakota.

Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting Endowed agency fund to support Friends of SDPB and SDPB

Friends of the Rapid City Public Library The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Friends of the Rapid City Public Library, whose mission is to provide support for the Rapid City Public Library and its services.

Front Porch Coalition Endowed agency fund to support Front Porch Coalition

Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons Endowed agency fund to support Girl Scouts - Dakota Horizon.

Humane Society of the Black Hills Endowed agency fund to support the Humane Society of the Black Hills

Izaak Walton League, Rapid City Chapter, Endowed This is an Endowed Agency Fund with and annual distribution made available for grants advised by the League.

Izaak Walton League, Rapid City Chapter, Quasi-Endowed This is a Quasi Endowed Fund with and annual distribution to be made available for grants advised by the League.

Lifeways Endowed agency fund to support Lifeways

Make-A-Wish South Dakota Endowed agency fund to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota and Make-A-Wish South Dakota.

Mammoth Site of Hot Springs Endowed agency fund to support the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs

NAU Foundation QE Quasi-endowed agency fund to support the National American University Foundation and NAU

Pennington County 4-H Leader's Association Fund Endowed Agency fund to support the mission of the Pennington County 4-H Leader's Association.

Rapid City Area Schools Endowment Fund The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Agency, whose mission is to build a community of lifelong learners, one student at a time.

Rapid City Arts Council Endowed agency fund to support the Rapid City Arts Council

Rapid City Library Foundation Endowed agency fund to support the Rapid City Library Foundation and the Rapid City Public Library

Re-Member Endowed agency fund to support Re-Member

Rural America Initiatives Endowed agency fund to support Rural America Initiatives

St. Francis Foundation Endowed agency fund to support the St. Francis Foundation

The Storehouse Quasi Endowed Fund (2) to support the operations of the Storehouse in Custer, SD, which provides charitable food and clothing resources for those in need in the Custer area.

The Storehouse - QE Quasi-endowed funds to support the operations of The Storehouse in Custer, SD

WAVI Endowed agency fund to support Women Against Violence, Inc (WAVI)

WDT Foundation Endowed agency fund to support Western Dakota Technical Institute Foundation and WDT

Wellspring, Inc. Endowed agency fund to support Wellspring

Western Resources for Independent Living Endowed agency fund to support Western Resources for Independent Living

Special Project Funds

Black Hills Regional Homeless Coalition Fund The purpose of this fund is to hold and distribute charitable donations for the purpose of infrastructure and expansion of the Black Hills Regional Homeless Coalition.

Black Hills StartUp Special project that helps people turn passions into profit by pursuing the most powerful force advancing society and human welfare today: entrepreneurship. By empowering others, they identify leaders, build communities, and inspire change.

Canyon Lake Activity Center-FS Fiscal Sponsorship/Special Project fund for the purpose of accepting donations for capital campaigns benefitting the Canyon Lake Activity Center.

Challenge! Hot Springs Special project fund to support active events in the Hot Springs/Fall River County Area.

Custer Bark Park The purpose of this fund is to hold and distribute charitable donations for building a fenced in dog park in Custer, SD by the Custer Bark Park Committee.

Dark Canyon Preserve The purpose of this fund is to hold and distribute charitable donations for the Black Hills Caves and Karst Conservancy dba Dark Canyon Preserve, an organization which works to preserve and protect cave and karst resources in the Black Hills area of South Dakota and Wyoming.

Education Excellence Fund Special project fund supporting excellence in public education in the Black Hills region.

Elevate Rapid City The purpose of this fund is to hold and distribute charitable donations for the purpose of marketing, stimulating and developing economic growth within the greater Rapid City area.

Future Sturgis Special project fund supporting economic development in the Sturgis area.

Horizons of Parmelee Special project fund promoting community building and combatting poverty in the community of Parmelee.

Horsecreek Horizons Special project fund promoting community building and combatting poverty in the community of Horsecreek and in particular the Horsecreek Elders Youth Opportunity Knowledge Association.

LIFE Fund Special project fund to support the education, safety, training and community service activities of the Rapid City Fire Department.

Live Like Lilli - FS Mission: See Good, Do Good, Share Good.

Mniluzahan Okolakiaciapi Ambass Special project fund to support the activities of Mniluzahan Okalakiaciapi Ambassadors.

OneHeart Our proposed transformation campus will be designed to transition people from homelessness or near homelessness to permanent housing and more independent living meaning less long-term dependence on service providers and a savings to the community. The campus would welcome existing agencies to co-locate on the campus to better serve clientele. In short, all the wrap-around services would be more easily accessible to address every aspect of someones broken life.

Rapid City Collective Impact Spendable fund to support the charitable work of Rapid City Collective Impact.

RCPD Community First Fund

RC Urban Orchard Project Special project fund to promote the planting of fruit trees in the green spaces of Rapid City.

West River Trails Coalition Special project fund to support the study, planning, and development of the Badlands Rails to Trails project and other activities of the West River Trails Coalition.

Whitewood Econ Dev Special project fund to foster and perpetuate community and economic development in the greater Whitewood area.

Women of Central Scholarship Spendable scholarship fund to support students and teachers of RC Central High School.

Donor Advised Funds

Leadership Rapid City Endowed field of interest fund to support the projects of Leadership Rapid City classes of the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce.

Young Professionals Group Endowed Fund

Other Funds

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Fund Name	Description
Donor Advised Funds
Community Service Center Trust Fund	The purpose of this donor advised fund is to provide grants for the benefit of low income persons within the local Rapid City area, with special emphasis on providing funds that benefit local Native American Indian groups to help provide services and programs for their people.
Liv to Give DAF	Spendable corporate donor advised fund.
BHACF Operations
Operations Fund	A fund to support BHACF's programs and operations.
Field of Interest Funds
Albert and Laverne Elliott First Responders Fund	A Field of Interest fund to provide grants in response to the immediate death in the line of duty, of a first responder from the Sturgis Police Dept., Sturgis Fire Dept., Sturgis Ambulance Service or Meade County Sheriff's Dept.
Arlene Ham Endowed Fund for Women & Children	Endowed field of interest fund for granting to organizations that improve the conditions for women and children in the Black Hills region.
Black Hills Arts and Culture Fund	This is an Endowed Fund with distributions made available to the BHACF Board for annual grantmaking within arts & culture.
Black Hills Disaster Recovery Fund	A field of interest endowed fund to provide emergency support, disaster relief and recovery, and disaster mitigation in the Black Hills region.
Black Hills Environment and Natural Resources Fund	This is an Endowed Fund with annual distributions to be made available to the Board for annual grantmaking in environment and natural resources.
Black Hills Fund for Excellence in Education	Black Hills Fund for Excellence in Education- supports education programs and initiatives from early childhood through post-secondary education.
Rapid City Area Affordable Housing Fund	A donor directed field of interest fund to invest in affordable housing in the Rapid City Area.
Scholarships
Amanda Hoffmann-Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund	Scholarship established in memory of South Park Elementary school teacher Amanda Hoffmann-Smith. This scholarship will go to benefit Rapid City Area high school students who will study business and/or education.
Deerfield Store Scholarship	Mike Sawyer of Deerfield, SD was a beloved neighbor, friend and veteran. He was the kind of person who would help anyone who needed a hand and was a true friend and gentleman to all who crossed his path. He was a caring man and was always checking in on those who might need a little help or a kind word. Mike Sawyer passed away on August 27, 2018, leaving a legacy that will not be easily forgotten. In every essence of Mike's life, he was always thinking of giving back. This is evidenced by the fact that he left an endowment with the Black Hills Area Community Foundation with the sole purpose of providing scholarships to Hill City High School students.
Harold and George "Elbert" Newton Memorial Music Scholarship	The Harold and George Newton Memorial Music Scholarship has been created by the children of Harold and George Newton to honor their respective fathers, to show their appreciation for the role that Spearfish High School had in instilling an appreciation of music to their fathers, and to assist a student at Spearfish High School in furthering his or her education.
Hunter J. Lewis Memorial Scholarship	In memory of Hunter J. Lewis, this fund provides scholarships to graduating seniors from Custer High School and Gillette High School.
Julia Beth Jacobson Memorial Scholarship Fund	The Julia Beth Jacobson Memorial Scholarship has been created by Julia's family and friends to honor her legacy of giving back to her community. The scholarship will help a Spearfish High School student who has made a significant impact in the community, further his or her education.
Kevin J. Morsching Memorial Scholarship	In memory of Kevin J. Morsching, a scholarship fund to provide scholarships to graduating seniors at St. Thomas More High School in Rapid City and Post 22 baseball players.
Patterson Scholarship Fund	This fund is being established to provide scholarships for hardworking, average high school graduates from Custer High School.
Sarah Stevens Scholarship	Endowed scholarship fund to provide scholarships to a cum laude female senior of RC Central High School for studies in counseling or medicine.
SD Engineering Society - Black Hills Chapter Scholarship	Endowed scholarship fund to provide scholarships for engineering students at SDSM&T
The Walt Award	Endowed scholarship fund to provide scholarships in honoro of Dr. Walter Neiswanger. Scholarships for graduating seniors who are relatives of a SD nonprofit employee.
Grantmaking
BHACF Operations Endowment	Endowed fund to support and sustain the programming and operating needs of the Foundation in the future.
Black Hills by Choice	Giving Circle that provides support for the Foundation and makes grants to community nonprofits that improve the quality of life in the Black Hills.
Black Hills Impact	A Giving Circle started by a group of like-minded people who want to better the Black Hills by making positive philanthropic impacts.
Community Grantmaking	Endowed fund enabling BHACF to make grants to improve the quality of life in the Black Hills region.
OWL Fund	Endowed acorn fund to support scholarships for Western South Dakota students seeking elite higher education.
Southern Hills - Black Hills by Choice	Giving Circle that provides support for the Foundation and makes grants to community nonprofits that improve the quality of life in the Southern Black Hills.
YouthPhil	A grantmaking fund to engage young people in the power of philanthropy. High school students learn about philanthropy and have the opportunity to participate in the grantmaking process and help improve their community.
YouthPhil Scholarship	Scholarship fund created to grant an annual scholarship to a student who has participated in our YouthPhil Giving Circle.
Designated Funds
Big Brothers Big Sisters Designated Fund	Endowed designated fund supporting the operating needs of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Black Hills.
Black Hills Community Homelessness Fund	A designated endowed fund to support the Black Hills Regional Homeless Coalition.
Black Hills Community Theatre Designated Fund	Black Hills Community Theatre Designated Fund. Our mission is to infuse the Black Hills Region with enthusiasm for all aspects of theatre by providing quality theatrical opportunities and productions for this region.
Dakota Choral Union	Endowed designated fund supporting the operating needs of the Dakota Choral Union.
Diabetes Inc. - Designated Fund	Endowed designated fund supporting the operating needs of the Diabeted Inc.
Diabetes Inc. Stingley	Endowed designated fund supporting the camps and educational activities for children with diabetes by Diabetes Inc.
Fall River County Historical Society	Endowed designated fund to support the operating needs of the Fall River Historical Society
Founder's Park	Endowed designated fund to support the maintainence and improvement of the Founders Park Memorial.
Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting	Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting fund that anyone, including individuals, can donate to.
Hill City Friends of the Library	A designated quasi-endowed fund to support the expansion of the Hill City Library.
Historic Homestake Opera House	Endowed designated fund to support the operating needs of the Historic Homestake Opera House.
Hope Center Diehl Fund	Endowed designated fund to support the operating needs of The Hope Center.
Landon Fund for Black Hills Playhouse	Endowed designated fund to support the operating needs of the Black Hills Playhouse.
Love INC	Endowed designated fund to support the operating needs of Love INC
Pathways Spiritual Sanctuary	Spendable designated fund for capital improvement projects for Pathways Spiritual Sanctuary.
Rapid City Foundation Originating Fund	Endowed designated fund supporting BHACF, scholarships and credit counseling according to originating fund from the Rapid City Foundation.
RCAC Advanced Arts Scholarship Designated Fund	Endowed designated fund to support advanced scholars with the RC Arts Council
RCAC Exhibits & Collections-Designated	Endowed designated fund to support exhibits and collections of the RC Arts Council.
South Dakota Humanities Council Designated Fund	SD Humanities Council - TR
WAVI	WAVI fund that anyone, including individuals, can donate to.
WEAVE Fund Designated	Spendable designated fund to support the operating needs of Women Escaping a Violent Environment in Custer.
Youth & Family Services Foundation	Endowed designated fund to support operating needs of Youth and Family Services
Agency Funds
Abbott House Foundation Fund	The Abbott House Foundation Fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Agency, whose mission is to provide premier services to youth and families.
Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity	Endowed agency fund to support the Black Hills Area Habitat for Humanity
Black Hills Raptor Center	Endowed agency fund to support the Black Hills Raptor Center.
Black Hills Works Foundation	Endowed fund to support the mission of Black Hills Works and Black Hills Works Foundation.
Boy Scouts of America Black Hills Area Council	An Endowed Agency Fund to support the Boy Scouts of America Black Hills Area Council.
Canyon Lake Activity Center	Endowed fund to support the Canyon Lake Activity Center.
Central States Fair	Endowed agency fund to support the Central States Fair.
Chamber Music Festival
Chapel in the Hills	Endowed agency fund to support the Chapel in the Hills.
Children's Home Foundation	Endowed agency fund to support the Children's Home Foundation and the Children's Home Society.
CHS - Children's Advocacy Center Sub-fund
Cold Springs Historical Society	This endowed fund shall be used for the support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Agency, whose mission is to maintain and manage the property of the Cold Springs Historical Society.
Custer County Historical Society	The purpose of this fund is to support the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Agency, whose mission is to preserve history and 1881 Courthouse Museum.
Feeding South Dakota	Endowed agency fund to support Feeding South Dakota.
Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting	Endowed agency fund to support Friends of SDPB and SDPB
Friends of the Rapid City Public Library	The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Friends of the Rapid City Public Library, whose mission is to provide support for the Rapid City Public Library and its services.
Front Porch Coalition	Endowed agency fund to support Front Porch Coalition
Girl Scouts Dakota Horizons	Endowed agency fund to support Girl Scouts - Dakota Horizon.
Humane Society of the Black Hills	Endowed agency fund to support the Humane Society of the Black Hills
Izaak Walton League, Rapid City Chapter, Endowed	This is an Endowed Agency Fund with and annual distribution made available for grants advised by the League.
Izaak Walton League, Rapid City Chapter, Quasi-Endowed	This is a Quasi Endowed Fund with and annual distribution to be made available for grants advised by the League.
Lifeways	Endowed agency fund to support Lifeways
Make-A-Wish South Dakota	Endowed agency fund to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Dakota and Make-A-Wish South Dakota.
Mammoth Site of Hot Springs	Endowed agency fund to support the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs
NAU Foundation QE	Quasi-endowed agency fund to support the National American University Foundation and NAU
Pennington County 4-H Leader's Association Fund	Endowed Agency fund to support the mission of the Pennington County 4-H Leader's Association.
Rapid City Area Schools Endowment Fund	The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, or educational purposes of the Agency, whose mission is to build a community of lifelong learners, one student at a time.
Rapid City Arts Council	Endowed agency fund to support the Rapid City Arts Council
Rapid City Library Foundation	Endowed agency fund to support the Rapid City Library Foundation and the Rapid City Public Library
Re-Member	Endowed agency fund to support Re-Member
Rural America Initiatives	Endowed agency fund to support Rural America Initiatives
St. Francis Foundation	Endowed agency fund to support the St. Francis Foundation
The Storehouse	Quasi Endowed Fund (2) to support the operations of the Storehouse in Custer, SD, which provides charitable food and clothing resources for those in need in the Custer area.
The Storehouse - QE	Quasi-endowed funds to support the operations of The Storehouse in Custer, SD
WAVI	Endowed agency fund to support Women Against Violence, Inc (WAVI)
WDT Foundation	Endowed agency fund to support Western Dakota Technical Institute Foundation and WDT
Wellspring, Inc.	Endowed agency fund to support Wellspring
Western Resources for Independent Living	Endowed agency fund to support Western Resources for Independent Living
Special Project Funds
Black Hills Regional Homeless Coalition Fund	The purpose of this fund is to hold and distribute charitable donations for the purpose of infrastructure and expansion of the Black Hills Regional Homeless Coalition.
Black Hills StartUp	Special project that helps people turn passions into profit by pursuing the most powerful force advancing society and human welfare today: entrepreneurship. By empowering others, they identify leaders, build communities, and inspire change.
Canyon Lake Activity Center-FS	Fiscal Sponsorship/Special Project fund for the purpose of accepting donations for capital campaigns benefitting the Canyon Lake Activity Center.
Challenge! Hot Springs	Special project fund to support active events in the Hot Springs/Fall River County Area.
Custer Bark Park	The purpose of this fund is to hold and distribute charitable donations for building a fenced in dog park in Custer, SD by the Custer Bark Park Committee.
Dark Canyon Preserve	The purpose of this fund is to hold and distribute charitable donations for the Black Hills Caves and Karst Conservancy dba Dark Canyon Preserve, an organization which works to preserve and protect cave and karst resources in the Black Hills area of South Dakota and Wyoming.
Education Excellence Fund	Special project fund supporting excellence in public education in the Black Hills region.
Elevate Rapid City	The purpose of this fund is to hold and distribute charitable donations for the purpose of marketing, stimulating and developing economic growth within the greater Rapid City area.
Future Sturgis	Special project fund supporting economic development in the Sturgis area.
Horizons of Parmelee	Special project fund promoting community building and combatting poverty in the community of Parmelee.
Horsecreek Horizons	Special project fund promoting community building and combatting poverty in the community of Horsecreek and in particular the Horsecreek Elders Youth Opportunity Knowledge Association.
LIFE Fund	Special project fund to support the education, safety, training and community service activities of the Rapid City Fire Department.
Live Like Lilli - FS	Mission: See Good, Do Good, Share Good.
Mniluzahan Okolakiaciapi Ambass	Special project fund to support the activities of Mniluzahan Okalakiaciapi Ambassadors.
OneHeart	Our proposed transformation campus will be designed to transition people from homelessness or near homelessness to permanent housing and more independent living meaning less long-term dependence on service providers and a savings to the community. The campus would welcome existing agencies to co-locate on the campus to better serve clientele. In short, all the wrap-around services would be more easily accessible to address every aspect of someones broken life.
Rapid City Collective Impact	Spendable fund to support the charitable work of Rapid City Collective Impact.
RCPD Community First Fund
RC Urban Orchard Project	Special project fund to promote the planting of fruit trees in the green spaces of Rapid City.
West River Trails Coalition	Special project fund to support the study, planning, and development of the Badlands Rails to Trails project and other activities of the West River Trails Coalition.
Whitewood Econ Dev	Special project fund to foster and perpetuate community and economic development in the greater Whitewood area.
Women of Central Scholarship	Spendable scholarship fund to support students and teachers of RC Central High School.
Donor Advised Funds
Leadership Rapid City	Endowed field of interest fund to support the projects of Leadership Rapid City classes of the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce.
Young Professionals Group Endowed Fund
Other Funds