Black Hills Corporation - Social Responsibility


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Major areas that have received Black Hills Corporation funding in the past are:

Although the committee considers each request on its own merits, the following kinds of requests are less likely to be approved than others:

Organizations that do not serve the Black Hills Corporation service territory.
Organizations and programs primarily designed to influence legislation.
Religious organizations for religious purposes.
Grants to individuals or organizations that are not designated by the IRS to be 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Proposals for conferences, seminars, or festivals.
Individual or group trips; tours; pageants.
Single disease research programs.
Endowment campaigns.
Requests to fund deficit operating expenses.
Athletic sponsorships.

A Black Hills Corporation Foundation contribution request should contain the following items:

A brief description of the organization, its history, purpose, and number of people served.
A copy of its tax-exempt status letter under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
A list of officers and board of directors.
The amount being requested.
The purpose of the funds; if project support is requested, a timeline for implementation and evaluation of project should be included.
A complete budget for the organization/project, including a listing of major contributors.
An audited financial statement for the organization's previous fiscal year.

For Black Hills Corporation and Black Hills Corporation Foundation requests:
Hillary Dobbs
PO Box 1400
Rapid City, SD 57709
605-721-2384

For Black Hills Energy requests:
Click here to locate the external affairs manager in your area

For Black Hills Power requests:
Mutch Usera
409 Deadwood Ave.
Rapid City, SD 57702
605-716-3951

For Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power requests:
Sharon Fain
108 West 18th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82001
307-778-2100

For Gillette Energy Complex requests:
Mark Lux
350 Indiana Street, Suite 400
Golden, CO 80401
303-568-3241