“to make a piece of the world a brighter place”
John T. Vucurevich
As a foundation we are deeply committed to ensuring that our low-income neighbors get the hand up they need to thrive. Through grantmaking and community collaboration we honor the vision of John T. Vucurevich “to make a piece of the world a brighter place”.
MISSION
We help our low-income neighbors meet their needs one family at a time through grantmaking and community collaboration.
VISION
We envision a community where working families and thriving children reach their full potential.
VALUES
Collaborative, Strategic, Transparent, Engaged
MISSION
We help our low-income neighbors meet their needs one family at a time through grantmaking and community collaboration.
VISION
We envision a community where working families and thriving children reach their full potential.
VALUES
Collaborative, Strategic, Transparent, Engaged
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grant
We award close to $8 million per year in funding to the Rapid City area. Learn more about our grant process.
Learn more about our success
We have 59 open grants totaling $23 million. See the impact JTVF has in the Black Hills.
dollars awarded to area nonprofits since 2007
Funding Priorities
Real change happens when the needs of families and their children are met simultaneously. Our priority grant making in affordable housing, early learning, and economic mobility takes a layered approach to support thriving children and working families. We hope to build family wellbeing by intentionally and simultaneously meeting the needs of children and the adults in their lives.
Want to learn more about our approach or grant opportunities, contact us today.