Foundation News
We hope these stories and insights help you better understand our community, celebrate progress, and inspire new ideas for creating lasting change.
Spring into Summer Grantees
From May to early July 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.
JTVF Partners with Regional Foundations to Support Nonprofits Facing Federal Cuts
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...
Spring Grants Bring Vital Support to Youth Across the Black Hills
Announcing our spring grants for 2025! Congratulations to the local organizations expanding access to dental care, music education, and literacy for children across the Black Hills. Over $43,000 in funding will support programs that nurture student well-being,...
Grantees Leading the Way January 2025
Announcing our first grants of 2025! Congratulations go to the local organizations making a difference in our community. Over $185,000 in funding will support vital programs addressing food insecurity, mental health, domestic violence, early childhood education,...
A Letter from Our CEO
Dear Friends of JTVF, Thank you for your remarkable dedication to our shared mission of helping our low-income neighbors meet their needs—one family at a time. I have spent much of my life devoted to causes that inspire me and serve to unlock human potential...
JTVF Reflects on a Successful Year
As we close the books on our 17th year at JTVF, we are incredibly grateful for the community of grantees, partners, community leaders and advocates who made the past year a success. In 2024, we proudly awarded $9.01 million to 40 organizations, helping to fuel...