Children's Home Foundation
Supporting Children and Families
Children's Home Foundation is a separate 501(c)(3) charitable organization that was established in 1982 for the purpose of supporting the programs of Children's Home Society in perpetuity. The Foundation raises financial and gift-in-kind resources for operating support, facility needs, and long-term sustainability. This is done through a variety of fundraising events and activities, including building endowment funds through immediate gifts and estate gifts. It also promotes community awareness of the work of Children's Home Society through publications, special events, media resources, campus tours, and speaking opportunities.
Without the fundraising efforts of the Foundation, the critical services provided by Children's Home Society for women, children, and families would not be possible.
For more information or assistance in making a donation,
please contact us at one of our Foundation Offices:
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Foundation Leadership
Children's Home Foundation is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors, composed of individuals in both Eastern and Western South Dakota.
- Mike Buckingham, Rapid City, President
- Julie Anderson Friesen, Sioux Falls, Vice President
- Diana Dufur-Day, Hill City, Secretary
- Joe Sztapka, Sioux Falls, Treasurer
- Bob Baker, Sioux Falls
- Greg Blomberg, Sioux Falls
- John Brewer, Rapid City
- Kim Burma, Sioux Falls
- Mary Howard, Sioux Falls
- Phil Lampert, Custer
- Lori Lewison, Sioux Falls
- Bill Lindquist, Sioux Falls
- Dave Schmidt, Rapid City
- Jeff Skinner, Sioux Falls
- George Twitero, Rapid City
Foundation Development Director: Rick Weber, 605-334-6004, Email