With BHACF’s help, the Journey Museum and the Black Hills Historical Society (BHHS) merged in 2025, inspiring significant generosity from local donors.
Community Stories
Sage & Cedar partners with BHACF to give back with ‘GenerosiTEA’
Sage & Cedar Herbal Tea Company is giving back to the Northern Hills community with “GenerosiTEA,” a signature tea crafted in partnership with the Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF). Each pouch purchased sends a donation to a community nonprofit. Until...
Community invited to support nonprofit food services, every dollar matched.
Last Updated Nov. 6, 2025 The Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF) has activated the Black Hills Food Response Fund to help local nonprofits respond to the rising need for food assistance amid federal SNAP disruptions and the continued federal government...
How a Donor Advised Fund is Supporting Students at Spearfish High School
Many Black Hills residents streamline their donations through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF), a flexible tool that makes it easier to support what matters most. The real value of DAFs isn't just efficiency—it's our Giving Teams' guidance that helps connect donors'...
Nonprofit Emergency Services Fill a Critical Gap in West Custer County
A woman went into sudden cardiac arrest in early July near the Black Hills Playhouse. After someone called 911, nearby deputies arrived within minutes and applied an AED to restore her pulse. Soon after, the Custer Ambulance Service arrived on the scene. Paramedics...
Meade School District Uses Anonymous Donation to Match Payments Toward School Lunch Debt
An anonymous $115,000 donation, made through BHACF, allowed Meade School District 46-1 to launch a perpetual, annual matching program for school lunch debt donations.
BHACF CEO Champions Nonprofit Sector, Updates Lawmakers in Washington D.C.
BHACF CEO Chris Huber traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in Foundations on the Hill, a national event that brings together philanthropic leaders to engage with policymakers.
Supporting Child Advocates with Capacity Building
BHACF awarded a Capacity Building Grant to Seventh Circuit CASA to fund tokens of appreciation for their volunteers and staff.
Financial Planning Meets Meaningful Giving
Jeff Partridge, owner of Partridge Financial, partners with BHACF to help Black Hills residents achieve their financial and charitable goals.
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 with a major, project-based gift.
Western Dakota Tech Endowment to Help Graduates Earn Licenses, Certifications
Western Dakota Technical College has strengthened its support for graduates seeking professional certifications.
Black Hills Businesses Give Back
Giving circle business memberships help young professionals get involved in philanthropy, while giving businesses a meaningful way to support their community.
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