Our goal is to inspire philanthropy, fulfill the charitable goals of our donors and strengthen the Hill City Area Community for current and future generations.
Grant Applications Now Open
The Hill City Area Community Foundation will be giving out donations to local nonprofits at our grant event on Monday, March 2, 2026. If your nonprofit is interested please fill out the application form below.
INVEST IN THE HILL CITY AREA
The Hill City Area Community Foundation is a long-term investment in our community. If you would like to make a donation online you can follow the link below. If you would like to discuss your donation please use the contact form below and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.
2025 GRANT AWARD RECIPIENTS!
On, Friday, February 21st we were happy to award grants to ten Hill City area organizations that are working to make our community extra special. We hope these financial awards help them complete these projects and fulfill their missions. The organizations were:
- Community Lutheran Church
- Little White Church
- SD State Railroad Museum
- Friends of the HC Library
- Hill City Arts Council
- Evergreen Garden Club (2 grants)
- Meals on Wheels
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Melissa Rupert
Lisa Wiederhold
Stacia Peters
Danielle Lind
Jeff Liddell
Lori Enders
Nicole Knuppe
John Rozell
Contact Us
If you have questions about the Hill City Area Community Foundation please fill out the contact form and someone will be in touch as quickly as possible.
Donations
If you would like to make a donation, you can send it to:
South Dakota Community Foundation
PO Box 296
Pierre, SD 57501
*Put Hill City Area Community Foundation on the memo line.
2025 Grant Application
WHO
Non-profits, school, church, or government related
WHEN
Applications Due: 2/15/26
Grants Awarded: 3/2/26
AWARDS
Grants will be awarded during our grant event on 3/2/26 with a social hour starting at 5:00 and awards at 6:00 at the Hill City Center.