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Our Why

To provide a “Future Full of Hope” (Jer. 29:11) for the people of eastern South Dakota and beyond.

Our What

Helping people grow deeper in love with Christ by sharing their gifts in gratitude to God.

Our How

We raise, manage and distribute God’s gifts to donor-directed ministries.

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Our Impact

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Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025

Leaving a Legacy

Would you like future generations to experience a life full of faith in Christ’s love? The Catholic Community Foundation provides ways for you to give back and support causes that you believe in for generations to come through a legacy gift.

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Explore Ways to Give

The Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota strives to provide the most effective tools to achieve the charitable goals of our donors. Learn more about some of our most commonly used tools.

Ways to give

Upcoming Events

The Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota produces seven inspiring charity events, all aimed at bringing people together and raising financial support for beneficiaries and ministries that make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families across the Diocese of Sioux Falls.

Bishop’s Charity Hunt

September 14-15, 2026
Horseshoe K Ranch | Kimball, SD

Where else will you find your Bishop trading in his traditional black clerics and donning blaze orange, other than the annual Bishop’s Charity Hunt? This fully catered event was established in 1995 and today is held in the heart of pheasant country on a private preserve near Kimball, SD. Proceeds benefit Catholic Campus Ministry in the Diocese of Sioux Falls.

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CCFESD Grants

Funded through donor-directed endowments, CCFESD is able to distribute grants on behalf of donors to organizations serving the spiritual, educational, and social needs of our Catholic community. Through generous donations to unrestricted endowments, CCFESD’s grant committee can allocate CCFESD-directed grants through an application process to urgent and emerging community needs.