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 solely 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
Celebrating 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Every year, BHACF awards scholarships to a variety of Black Hills students looking to earn a higher degree of education. Community members partner with BHACF to open the scholarships, and BHACF handles the applications and awards. Starting on Jan. 1, 2025, prospective...
Listening With Open Hearts
Frances and Tim Becker, longtime Rapid City residents, keep their eyes and hearts open for opportunities to help others.
Federal Funding to Advance Affordable Housing Across the Black Hills
U.S. Senator Mike Rounds, South Dakota Ellsworth Development Authority and Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF) announced a $30 million federal funding award on Monday, Aug. 12, aimed at addressing affordable housing challenges across the Black Hills region....
Capacity Building is Vital for Nonprofit Growth
Investing in an organization’s backbone—known as capacity building—keeps the wheels of our nonprofits turning. It's a critical nonprofit need that's often overlooked. One afternoon, an executive director for a youth-serving nonprofit discovered that her staff’s...
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