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Recent Sale of Raven Industries Is a Good Reminder Why Donating Appreciated Stocks Makes Great Sense

Donating appreciated stocks not only allows the avoidance of capital gains tax, it also provides an immediate deduction for the fair market value of the asset. And donating that stock to a donor advised fund gives you time to thoughtfully consider where and how to apply your charitable gifts for the greatest impact. With looming tax law changes on the horizon, and the recent sale of Raven Industries, there's never been a better time to act.

Gassen, Korsten Named to Community Foundation’s Board of Directors

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation has named Matt Gassen and Marilyn Korsten to its Board of Directors.

Foundation Announces Q2 Grants

The Community Fund, the endowment behind the Foundation’s most visionary grantmaking, awarded $75,900 in grants to area nonprofits for the second quarter of 2021.

Operation Hope Fund to Help Improve Continuum of Care

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation has announced its fiscal sponsorship of the Operation Hope Fund, an effort to help improve the continuum of care for individuals served by The Link, the city’s newly opened community triage center.

Grant Will Support 2021 Juneteenth Celebration

"We’re honored to support the 2021 Juneteenth celebration, an event designed to unite us together in celebration of freedom, of diversity and of the possibilities that can come from joining together for the common good."

Foundation’s Youth Advisory Council Grants $9,000 to Local Nonprofits

After spending the academic year exploring and assessing the most pressing needs of our community, our Youth Advisory Council awarded grants to local nonprofits working to end human trafficking, address mental health challenges and empower victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Learn more and meet the grantees.