The Pierre/Fort Pierre Area Community Foundation and Youth Philanthropy Fund recently distributed nearly $35,000 in grants to 21 community organizations.
Foundation President Kate Olson says the groups are doing great work for the Pierre/Fort Pierre area. She says the two endowed funds have granted a total of nearly $548,000 to local nonprofits.
Te fund is a permanent endowment held with South Dakota Community Foundation and is managed by a local advisory council. Olson hopes all Pierre/Fort Pierre area residents consider the foundation when making charitable gifts.
To learn more or donate to the Pierre/Fort Pierre Area Community Foundation, please visit https://www.sdcommunityfoundation.org/local-impact/community-foundations/pierre-ft-pierre or mail a check to Pierre/Fort Pierre Area Community Foundation, PO Box 296, Pierre, SD 57501.
| Pierre/Fort Pierre Area Community Foundation Grants | |
| Boy Scout Troop 27 B & G | $ 3,000 |
| Pierre Area Referral Service (PARS) | $ 500 |
| South Dakota Senior Games Association | $ 2,000 |
| Center House Transition Facility | $ 1,000 |
| Community Coordinated Transportation System | $ 1,000 |
| The Right Turn Inc | $ 900 |
| Governor Grocery | $ 1,000 |
| Oahe Hockey Association | $ 750 |
| Pierre School District 32-2 | $ 1,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace Inc | $ 10,000 |
| American Legion Post 8 Baseball | $ 1,500 |
| Junior Achievement of South Dakota | $ 500 |
| Pierre Tennis Association Inc | $ 750 |
| National Society of the Daughters of American Revolution | $ 500 |
| Pierre-Fort Pierre Area Humane Society Inc | $ 1,000 |
| St. Joseph School | $ 250 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area | $ 2,500 |
| Sotera Youth & Family Services Collaborative | $ 500 |
| Pierre Players Inc | $ 1,500 |
| Pierre Swim Team Inc | $ 1,600 |
| Pierre Concerts Association | $ 1,000 |
Total: $32,750
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Pierre/Fort Pierre Youth Philanthropy Fund Grants |
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|
Oahe Hockey Association |
$ 250 |
|
Pierre Players, Inc. |
$ 500 |
|
Pierre Post Prom |
$ 800 |
|
First Baptist Church of Pierre |
$ 250 |
|
St. Joseph School |
$ 250 |
Total: $2,050
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