“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

Apply for a
grant

We award close to $8 million per year in funding to the Rapid City area. Learn more about our grant process.

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Learn more about our success

We have 67 open grants totaling $28 million. See the impact JTVF has in the Black Hills.

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join the
conversation

Our work extends far beyond grantmaking. We want you to join us to make positive change in our community.

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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.

Exterior of apartment building for affordable housing
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Affordable
Housing

preschool graduate for early learning
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Early
Learning

father hugging adult daughter at graduation for livable wage
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Economic
Mobility

two boys eating school lunch for basic needs
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Basic
Needs

Want to learn more about our approach or grant opportunities, contact us today.