Milbank Community Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Milbank Community Foundation supports education, social and economic development and quality of life in South Dakota.

FUNDING AREAS: Education, social and economic development, quality of life

IP TAKE: Contact this community foundation directly to ask about its current grantmaking guidelines and what opportunities may be applied for to benefit South Dakota communities.

PROFILE: Established in 1993, the Milbank Community Foundation (MCF) is a community foundation based in Milbank, South Dakota. The principal officer and president of MCF is Mark Leddy, and the vice president is Mark Bierschbach. The foundation aims to "provide the opportunity for philanthropic investment in our community, to demonstrate leadership in the areas of education, social and economic development and to promote the quality of life of the residents of the Milbank area.”

The Milbank Community Foundation often supports local youth while also prioritizing medical and human services causes. MCF consists of a past chair, current chair, vice chair, secretary and treasurer. The executive board meets at least four times per year to manage the foundation and address local needs. In addition to grants, MCF also awards scholarships to local students.

Grants range between about $5,000 and $25,000 MCF typically awards around a couple hundred thousand dollars per year. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records. Grantmaking focuses on the Milbank area of South Dakota. Past local grantees include Imagination Library, Milbank Summer Recreation Programs and the Milbank Ball Diamond Association.

This foundation may accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits; however, organizations are encouraged to contact the foundation directly to inquire about current opportunities and guidelines. Direct general questions to the staff at 605-432-9000.

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