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We do more than power homes and businesses.

We fuel the vibrant lives within them. Through our commitment to charitable giving, employee volunteerism and community outreach, we strive to make a lasting positive impact on the places we call home. When our communities grow, we grow.

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Giving pillars

Guided by our giving pillars, we strive to build thriving communities, support environmental sustainability and cultivate future leaders. By addressing essential needs and promoting well-being, we work to create safer, healthier and happier communities. Our dedication to sustainability is creating a greener planet for future generations. To lead those generations, we empower youth through education and mentorship, paving the way for tomorrow’s leaders. Join us in making a positive impact today.

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Thriving communities

We're building a stronger community together. By providing essential support for critical needs, food security, affordable housing, childcare and energy assistance we can help make the communities we serve safer, healthier and happier. We support the efforts of our neighbors, safety and emergency services, veterans and first responders.

Conservation

We are protecting our planet for future generations. We are committed to sustainability and good stewardship of our planet. Through tree planting, energy efficiency programs, weatherization and supporting our natural environment, we are helping our customers use less energy. With community gardens, neighborhood clean-ups, wildlife protection, pollinator and biodiversity programs, we are making tomorrow better than today.

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Future leaders

We're empowering our youth for a brighter tomorrow. We are setting them up for success by supporting childhood education, STEAM and mentoring programs and organizations leading diversity, equity and inclusion in our communities. By creating clear paths to careers in energy, we're helping to develop the leaders the industry need.

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Sponsorship and donations

We’re all in this together. That’s why we use our Charitable Giving program to award sponsorships to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, schools and school districts to help our communities flourish.

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Community impact

We’re committed to creating a cleaner energy future, improving energy efficiency, lowering emissions and protecting wildlife. We’re dedicated to the sustainability of our company, communities and planet.

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Our Foundation

The Black Hills Corp. Foundation’s mission supports and enhances the communities across the eight states we call home. 

Since 2001, we’ve advanced civic, cultural, sustainable and charitable purposes across our service territories, granting over $8.3 million to more than 500 organizations within our service area.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to supporting organizations in our communities, guided by our giving pillars: thriving communities, conservation and future leaders.

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Funds for Firefighters

The Black Hills Corp. Foundation awards about $100,000 in grants each quarter to support projects that strengthen the communities we serve — such as building or improving trails and parks, upgrading community centers and daycares, providing disaster relief and more.

For 2026, the Foundation is focused its enterprise project on volunteer fire departments, with Funds for Firefighters. This program recognizes the many employees and their family members who serve as volunteer firefighters and supports the departments that help keep Black Hills Energy communities safe and strong.

Funds for Firefighters

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