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A recipe for philanthropy

Kristina Kuehn’s family has a long philanthropic history in Sioux Falls – Kuehn Park is named after them, and their roots go back to the late 1800s. Kuehn decided to continue that tradition with the Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation.

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Community Foundation receives national accreditation

The Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation recently was accredited with Community Foundations National Standards®—the highest standards for philanthropic excellence.

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Generous donation will fund upgrades to McKennan Park pool plan

The plans to replace the wading pool and warming house at McKennan Park will expand thanks to a generous donation. A donation from Pierce and Barbara McDowell will fund enhancements to the McKennan Park Wading Pool Replacement Project. The gifting agreement, subject to City Council approval, allows up to $2.5 million for this portion of the project.

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