Planned Giving

What does it look like to ground philanthropic work in both faith and excellence? A recent opportunity invited our Gift Planning team to explore this [...]

The following story was originally published by Mitchell Catholic Parishes. MITCHELL, SD, March 4, 2026--St. John Paul II School and the Catholic Community Foundation [...]

Catholic Schools Week | January 25-31, 2026 Catholic Schools Week is a time to celebrate the faith-filled education that shapes hearts, minds, and futures across [...]

With grateful hearts, The Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota celebrates the gift of 29 new endowments entrusted to us in 2025. Each of [...]

This January, our office started the year by filling our breakroom whiteboard with our New Year's resolutions. Some are practical, some aspirational, and all are [...]

Each year, the CCFESD publishes an annual report of financial performance at the end of each fiscal year. These reports are intended to provide [...]

Thanks to your generosity, the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota (CCFESD) granted $11,843,405 to 471 donor-designated charities and ministries in fiscal year 2025. We [...]

A Special Opportunity for Those 70 ½ or Older For many of us, the later years of life bring both blessings and responsibilities. We’ve worked [...]

Farmers have a unique opportunity to support the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota (CCFESD) by donating grain. By giving through this method, [...]

August is Make-A-Will Month — a perfect time to ensure your wishes are known and your legacy of faith lives on. As you reflect on the blessings [...]