Bringing Philanthropy to Life
Since 1987, the South Dakota Community Foundation has been bringing philanthropy to life for a stronger South Dakota by connecting generous people and charitable nonprofits in our state.
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Empowering Caregivers at Lifescape (opens the original)
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Safety and connection have always gone hand in hand at Lifescape, an organization dedicated to providing care for children and adults across South Dakota. In 2025, Lifescape received a $100,000 Beyond Idea Grant (BIG) from South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF) for its Safe Care Project, an initiative aimed at improving staff safety and promoting healthy, positive behavior support for the people Lifescape serves. The Beyond Idea Grant program, offered in partnership with the Bush Foundation, f
Betting on Home with Tripp County Community Foundation (opens the original)
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In Tripp County, South Dakota, a grassroots matching challenge planted three decades ago has grown into the vision of what happens when a small community decides to invest in itself, one gift, one memorial, and one scholarship at a time. Dawn Covey, chairperson of Tripp County Community Foundation (TCCF), sat down with Jamie Farmen, senior community development coordinator of South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF), to talk about how that grassroots beginning grew into a legacy for the communit
Ripples in a Pond: Scott Jones and the Power of Philanthropy (opens the original)
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Philanthropy comes to life in a multitude of ways throughout South Dakota, creating a ripple effect of good. That ripple starts with people who are willing to dream of a better future not only for themselves but also for those around them. One such dreamer is Scott Jones, immediate past chair and longtime board member of South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF). Last year, Jones took some time to reflect on his tenure as SDCF's board chair—recounting milestones, describing programs and impact, a
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