Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation

“We want to be more of a convener of the different parties that are trying to do great things for Sioux Falls,” said Andy Patterson, president of the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation. “As you think about philanthropy, people trust us. They come here because we’re a place that’s respected." https://lnkd.in/gzQ-954e

"We hold ourselves to a high standard, because we know that trust is earned," said Andy Patterson, CEO of the Community Foundation. "We welcomed the opportunity to submit our work for review, to ensure we are doing everything we can to be good stewards and community partners." https://lnkd.in/gjnNJC2e

Just a quick reminder that scholarship applications are due on Saturday, March 15. Students can apply online through our website. Questions? We're open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday! https://lnkd.in/gUNQsFJM

The Sioux Falls Parks Foundation, an affiliate of the Community Foundation, works to align philanthropic investment with the community’s vision for our parks system - creating spaces where neighbors gather, families play, and our city continues to thrive. We are so proud to help make beautiful projects like these a reality. https://lnkd.in/gZPed5NR

Two generous donors have come together to help expand the City of Sioux Falls recreation trail to connect Lien Park to Bahnson Avenue. The $1.3 million donation will help fund a 1-mile expansion of the recreation trail in northeastern Sioux Falls on the north side of the Big Sioux River. The new trail is made possible through generous donors Jeff and Tammie Broin and the Ashby family. https://lnkd.in/gvNNjkkZ

Philanthropy remains a powerful tool in estate planning, offering benefits that extend far beyond tax savings. We specialize helping people integrate charitable giving into their estate plans. https://lnkd.in/gQYJzFpk

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation has the expertise to help with complex gifts. Here's a case study on S corporation stock. https://lnkd.in/gC9kePQ5

On #GivingTuesday we are grateful to witness the generosity that defines our community. A huge thank you to South Dakota Public Broadcasting for helping us share the great work happening thanks to philanthropy. https://lnkd.in/gKQf6ZcK

The Giving Depot, created by the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, is an online bulletin board of area nonprofits that details projects and causes people can support through donations. More than 40 projects are on the site, and more are added all the time. “We know people want to help, but they aren’t always sure where to look,” said Patrick Gale, vice president of community investment at the Foundation. “So, we created The Giving Depot to help them pair their passion for giving with the needs of these nonprofits.” https://lnkd.in/gF-JwYW7

The Giving Depot is where givers and doers connect. We know people have a heart for giving, but it can be difficult to know what the community needs. That’s where The Giving Depot comes in. Area nonprofits post their most pressing needs, and donors can explore the options and then choose where to give. Wondering where you can make a difference in Sioux Falls? The Giving Depot should be your next stop. www.sfacf.org/giving/depot