Black Hills Area Community
Black Hills Area Community Foundation is a community foundation headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota. Established in 1987, it is the only community foundation solely dedicated to serving the Black Hills area. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and serves as a local resource for meaningful giving and regional nonprofit expertise.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$66.9M
+19.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
-44.7% YoY
Grant Count
102
+36.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
-59.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Lead solutions. Give with purpose. Thrive together.
The Foundation's primary focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community welfare and economic growth
- Scholarships and educational support
- Quality of life improvements for people in the Black Hills region
Grantmaking
The Foundation offers multiple grant programs:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation serves a seven-county region spanning:
- Butte County
- Meade County
- Lawrence County
- Pennington County
- Custer County
- Oglala Lakota County
- Fall River County
The Foundation also funds organizations in South Dakota, Montana, and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $66.9 million (as of 2024); $100 million in assets under management (as of 2026)
Annual Revenue: $13.9 million (2024)
Annual Expenses: $9.9 million (2024)
Total Giving: The Foundation has invested more than $45 million in grants and scholarships since its establishment in 2006.
Employees: 10 staff members
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $66,897,711 | $56,009,000 | $53,430,728 |
| Revenue | $13,865,682 | $7,342,365 | $16,934,227 |
| Expenses | $9,857,761 | $7,308,625 | $5,280,754 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,694,212 | $1,941,023 | $1,813,707 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from Black Hills Area Community
BHACF: Capacity Building Grant
BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
BHACF: Community Action Grant ($20,000)
BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY
Amount
US $20,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
BHACF: Community Action Grant ($50,000)
BLACK HILLS AREA COMMUNITY
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chris Huber - President & CEO Chris provides leadership to the Foundation by overseeing strategic initiatives, cultivating partnerships, and ensuring the organization's continued growth and impact in the philanthropic landscape of the Black Hills region.
Barb Keene - Director of Operations Barb orchestrates the seamless functioning of the Community Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS HUBER | CEO | 50 | $133,000 |
| TERRY HERMANN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH ZIEGLMEIER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KELLY BUNTROCK | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| STEVE FLANERY | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| STEVE HELMERS | PAST CHAIR | — | — |
| URLA MARCUS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RC SCULL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIE HUSTEAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRAD BENHAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH LUX | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KASSIE MCKIE SHIFFERMILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR ROGER KNUTSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE TENNYSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PRISCILLA ROMKEMA PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RICHARD WAHLSTROM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIE HIGH BEAR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN DIBONA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation has been actively involved in community grant initiatives, including:
Black Hills Area Community Foundation announces new fundParticipation in First Interstate and FHLB Des Moines grant programs awarding $700,000 to nonprofits in Rapid City and Spearfish
First Interstate and FHLB Des Moines Announce $700000 in Grants ...Community grant programs inviting Black Hills residents to help guide $100,000 in nonprofit grants
First Interstate and FHLB Des Moines Announce $700000 in Grants ...Continuation of partnerships supporting firefighter initiatives and community welfare programs
Black Hills Energy announces continuation of Funds for Firefighters grantSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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