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

BHACF supports Butte, Meade, Lawrence, Pennington, Custer, Oglala Lakota and Fall River counties.

Total Charitable Investment

BHACF has invested over $65 million in grants, scholarships, fiscal sponsorships and affordable housing loans since its establishment in 2006.

Total Assets

BHACF manages over $70 million in assets — including a variety of charitable funds for donors and nonprofits.

Total Grants & Scholarships

BHACF has invested over $40 million in charitable grants and scholarships since its establishment in 2006.

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.

How to Give

News and stories

From Creating a Giving Plan to Buying a Veggie Wagon

Roger and Chris Heacock decided to go above and beyond their annual giving in 2024. Roger had inherited resources from his late father, an incredibly kind man who meant a lot to his family. The couple decided to honor Roger’s father’s memory with a major,...

Western Dakota Tech Endowment to Help Graduates Earn Licenses, Certifications

Western Dakota Technical College pictured
in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Celebrating Our 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 administers the applications and awards. Starting on Jan. 1, 2025,...