by Crystal Ortbahn | Jan 29, 2026 | Community Collaboration, Leadership Summit, Learnings
A Gathering for Good The Black Hills Nonprofit Leadership Summit, hosted by the John T. Vucurevich Foundation in Rapid City on November 18, 2025, brought together nonprofit leaders, lawmakers, funders, and community partners for a full day of learning, dialogue,...
by Crystal Ortbahn | Jan 20, 2026 | Community Collaboration, Engage
The John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) is pleased to announce its 2026 series of free public education events, including Poverty and Cliff Effect Escape Room experiences. The learning experiences are free and open to the public and intended for community members,...
by Crystal Ortbahn | Jul 14, 2025 | Affordable Housing, Basic Needs, Early Learning
From May to June 2025, the John T. Vucurevich Foundation awarded over $1.5 million in grants to four impactful organizations working to strengthen communities in the Black Hills. These investments support early childhood education, housing stability, long-term...
by Crystal Ortbahn | May 14, 2025 | Basic Needs, Engage
Black Hills foundations launch fund for nonprofits facing federal cuts In response to growing strain on regional nonprofits, the Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF) and the John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) have launched a joint fund, the Sustaining Black...
