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
Black Hills Businesses Give Back Through Giving Circles
Giving circle business memberships help young professionals get involved in philanthropy at no personal cost, while giving businesses a meaningful way to support their community with a tax-deductible donation. The idea first arose over coffee. Eric Zimmer, Director of...
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,...
Black Hills Area Community Foundation Awards $125,000 in Outdoor Spaces Grants
Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF) awarded $125,000 to Black Hills nonprofits that care for outdoor spaces or promote recreation across the region in October of 2024.
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....
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