Nonprofit Savings Account Challenge Grants
Creating a legacy for nonprofits in our state.
NSAs Developing Partnership. Building Assets.
Please note, SDCF is no longer accepting Applications to the Nonprofit Savings Account grant program for 2024. The grant program will reopen in 2025. Please watch for updates.
The South Dakota Community Foundation is committed to strengthening nonprofits in our state. We recognize the value of committed staff and volunteers and understand the importance of consistent funding to support critical work. We want to partner with donors in building endowment funds that will support nonprofits for years to come.
How it works:
Successful recipients will use this challenge grant opportunity to solicit gifts for their new or existing permanent endowment fund at the SDCF. If the organization currently has an Agency Endowment fund with us, we will use the new dollars to start a designated companion fund to benefit the organization.
- Successful applicants will receive $1 from the SDCF for every $4 raised (1:4 match) - up to $20,000.
- To obligate the entire $20,000 challenge match, the organization must raise $80,000 in two years. Upon the completion of the grant period, the SDCF will add the matching dollars to the new fund.
- The fund balance is invested in perpetuity, and 4.5% of the average fair market value is available annually to support the organization's mission.
- Timeframe - 2 years
- Money must be in account by deadline (no pledges accepted)
- Funds will be designated to benefit an IRS verified nonprofit in South Dakota
Eligibility and How to Apply
This challenge grant opportunity is available only for existing or new SDCF fund partners who demonstrate the capacity to be successful in this endeavor.
The application process is online through our eGrant system. Applications for these grants will be accepted throughout the year.
Applicants will describe:
- The work of the nonprofit, including service area and population.
- The steps to make sure the challenge is met in the time provided.
- Explain organization’s commitment to building endowed assets.
- The organization's plan to build upon the endowment at the conclusion of the grant period
2024 Recipients
- Mitchell Prehistoric Indian Village Preservation Society - Mitchell
- Family Connections Center - Rapid City
- Wings of Valor - Parker
- Hoven Area Health Center - Hoven
- Casey Tibbs South Dakota Rodeo Center - Ft. Pierre
2023 Recipients
- Black Hills Habitat for Humanity Affordable Home Ownership Fund - Rapid City
- Lost & Found - Sioux Falls
- Pierre Area Referral Service (PARS) - Pierre
2022 Recipients
- Stavig House - Sisseton
- Herreid Area Housing Development, Inc. - Herreid
- Leadership South Dakota - Sioux Falls
- Love INC. of the Black Hills - Rapid City
- Northern Prairies Land Trust - Sioux Falls
- South Dakota State Railroad Museum, Ltd. - Hill City
- Groundworks - Sioux Falls
2021 Recipients
- Aberdeen Family YMCA - Aberdeen
- Main Street Square - Rapid City
- Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota - Rapid City
- Redfield School Foundation - Redfield
2020 Recipients
- Abbott House - Mitchell
- Cynthia Koerner Shelter for Animals Designated Fund to benefit the Aberdeen Area Humane Society - Aberdeen
- Mitchell Area Safe House - Mitchell
- Post 22 Baseball Foundation - Rapid City
2019 Recipients
2018 Recipients
- Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting -- Sioux Falls
- Lutheran Social Services of South Dakota - Western South Dakota
- Safe Harbor Foundation - Aberdeen
- South Dakota Hall of Fame - Chamberlain
- Teach for America South Dakota - Mission
2017 Recipients
- Black Hills Works - Rapid City
- Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area - Aberdeen
- Boys & Girls Club of Rosebud - Mission
- Children's Home Society - Sioux Falls
- South Dakota Discovery Center - Pierre
2016 Recipients
- Cheyenne River Youth Project - Eagle Butte
- Feeding South Dakota - Statewide
- Rapid City Arts Council - Rapid City
- Verendrye Museum - Ft. Pierre
2015 Recipients
Click here to view the presentation from the meeting held on February 21, 2024.
SDCF was unable to retain an audio/video recording of this meeting. Please reach out with any questions.
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