Giving together, thriving forever.
Let’s invest in a better Black Hills for everyone.
Your Partner in Generosity
Work with us to help our beautiful region flourish. The Black Hills Area Community Foundation funds charitable work, inspires donors to make meaningful gifts and manages initiatives around key issues.
When we give together, we thrive together.
Our story in numbers.
We are the only Community Foundation dedicated to supporting the Black Hills region.
Our numbers tell the story of our continued growth, generous partners and expanding impact.
Counties
We support Butte, Meade, Lawrence, Pennington, Custer, Oglala Lakota and Fall River counties.
Total Grants & Scholarships
We’ve given over $35 million to organizations throughout the Black Hills since our establishment in 2006.
Total Assets
We manage over $60 million in assets — including a variety of funds for donors and nonprofits.
Enjoy Giving
Everyone deserves to feel fulfilled and inspired by their generosity. There’s no wrong way to give back to your community ― and many ways to enjoy the process.
We’ll work closely with you to customize a plan that supports your values and goals.
News and stories
Cultivating Community at Wambli Ska Okolakiciye
The creation of traditional regalia, supported by a Black Hills by Choice grant, cultivates community at nonprofit Wambli Ska
Okolakiciye.
More than an affordable place to live
The Radiant housing community offers affordable housing and more to Rapid City families.
Jim Hess’s Boundless Legacy
Jim Hess’s legacy reflects a lifetime of igniting endless impact.
A stronger team at Rapid City Arts Council
The Rapid City Arts Council used a Capacity Building Grant to provide professional development, training resources and more to their staff.
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