‘The impact of his philanthropy is simply profound’
Community members and leaders from around the state came together recently to celebrate T. Denny Sanford’s transformational generosity.
Community members and leaders from around the state came together recently to celebrate T. Denny Sanford’s transformational generosity.
Dakota State University is planning a cybersecurity research center in Sioux Falls estimated to bring at least 400 six-figure-paying jobs and $100 million in annual economic activity.
“This is more than a men’s hockey program at Augustana. This is a universitywide initiative that has great potential impact for our city and region.”
Denny Sanford has added $350 million to his gift that will create what Sanford Health envisions as one of the world’s leading virtual care centers.
Denny Sanford has donated an additional $300 million to Sanford Health, with plans to gift at least that much again in the next year, funding “the hospital of the future” and other initiatives.
First Premier Bank, Premier Bankcard and Denny Sanford have contributed $50 million to establish a fund for need-based college scholarships that’s projected to reach $200 million.
USD’s law school now will be called The USD Knudson School of Law, in honor of longtime lawyer and former state legislator Dave Knudson.
The Children’s Home Society plans to buy property along East Tenth Street for a needed expansion of the Children’s Inn.
Philanthropist Denny Sanford has pledged $1 million to the One Sioux Falls Fund to assist those struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Diego-based National University will be renamed Sanford National University in honor of the contributions philanthropist Denny Sanford has made to the school