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Sioux City Community Theatre | $5,000
Sioux City Community Theatre | $5,000

Sioux City Community Theatre | $5,000

Micro Grant - The Lion King Jr.

Sioux City Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center | $30,000

Sioux City Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center | $30,000

Project Grant - Lewis and Clark Keelboat Fair in June 2027.

Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Association | $135,000

Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Association | $135,000

Project Grant - Gilchrist Pops Series.

Sioux County Conservation Board | $5,000

Sioux County Conservation Board | $5,000

Micro Grant - purchase of two Track chairs.

Sioux County Conservation Board | $50,000

Sioux County Conservation Board | $50,000

Project Grant - Keehn/Osterkamp Addition, used for public hiking, fishing, hunting.

Sioux Empire Community Theatre Inc. | $10,000

Sioux Empire Community Theatre Inc. | $10,000

Project Grant - The Premiere Playhouse for support for Creative Wellness: Theatre for Every Body.

Siouxland Artists Inc | $5,000

Siouxland Artists Inc | $5,000

Micro Grant - four-day watercolor workshop with Ryan Fox.

Siouxland Community Foundation | $40,000

Siouxland Community Foundation | $40,000

Project Grant - Improving aesthetics of downtown Sheldon with 2 large murals and 1 smaller one in different areas of the business district.

Siouxland Filmmakers Club Inc. | $5,000

Siouxland Filmmakers Club Inc. | $5,000

Project Grant - requesting funding to support acquisition of shared filmmaking equipment for community use for artists.

Siouxland Historical Railroad Association | $65,000

Siouxland Historical Railroad Association | $65,000

Project Grant - Immersive Railway Edutainment and Storytelling Project.

Siouxland Human Investment Partnership | $1,000

Siouxland Human Investment Partnership | $1,000

Micro Grant - craft space and band at the Sioux City Pride Festival.

Siouxland Humane Society Inc. | $20,000

Siouxland Humane Society Inc. | $20,000

Project Grant - Financial support for vaccinations, microchipping, vet care, pet food and supply bank.

Siouxland Institute of Film | $10,000

Siouxland Institute of Film | $10,000

Project Grant - 21st year of Sioux City International Film Festival.

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra | $25,000

South Dakota Symphony Orchestra | $25,000

Project Grant - South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Concert Recording Project.

South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce | $5,000

South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce | $5,000

Micro Grant - steel dog sculpture in South Sioux City.

Sunnybrook Hope Center | $2,500

Sunnybrook Hope Center | $2,500

Micro Grant - artistic entryway feature in the new Hope Center facility.

The Art Center Association of Sioux City | $190,930

The Art Center Association of Sioux City | $190,930

1:1 Challenge Match - 2025 Challenge Match for the Art Builds Community Endowment.

The Le Mars Arts Council Inc | $5,000

The Le Mars Arts Council Inc | $5,000

Micro Grant - 2026 Summer Arts Access Project.

The Little Red Hen Theatre | $5,000

The Little Red Hen Theatre | $5,000

Micro Grant - additional guest artists salaries (due to Executive Director relocation).

The Miracle League of Sioux City | $5,000

The Miracle League of Sioux City | $5,000

Micro Grant - screenings of SPIEZIO.

Tolerance Week Inc | $5,000

Tolerance Week Inc | $5,000

Micro Grant - website modernization and redesign.

UnityPoint Health- St. Luke's Foundation | $5,000

UnityPoint Health- St. Luke's Foundation | $5,000

Project Grant - Support to expand the Gilchrist Moments initiative through the creation of a dedicated space for sensory therapy.

Vangarde Arts | $5,000

Vangarde Arts | $5,000

Micro Grant - Alley Arts Festival in September 2026.

Washington Pavillion Management Inc. | $25,000

Washington Pavillion Management Inc. | $25,000

Project Grant - "Barbie: A Cultural Icon" in the Visual Arts Center.

Wayne State College Foundation | $50,000

Wayne State College Foundation | $50,000

Project Grant - Transforming the Stage: A Technology Enhancement for Ramsey Theatre.

Wet-Nose Rescue | $20,000

Wet-Nose Rescue | $20,000

Project Grant - Veterinary Care and Pet Medications.

Wild Sheep Foundation | $25,000

Wild Sheep Foundation | $25,000

Project Grant - Nebraska 2027 Bighorn Sheep Capture & Translocation.

Woodbury County Conservation Foundation | $50,000

Woodbury County Conservation Foundation | $50,000

Project Grant - Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center reconstruction of their raptor house.

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Sioux City Community Theatre | $5,000
Sioux City Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center | $30,000
Sioux City Symphony Orchestra Association | $135,000
Sioux County Conservation Board | $5,000
Sioux County Conservation Board | $50,000
Sioux Empire Community Theatre Inc. | $10,000
Siouxland Artists Inc | $5,000
Siouxland Community Foundation | $40,000
Siouxland Filmmakers Club Inc. | $5,000
Siouxland Historical Railroad Association | $65,000
Siouxland Human Investment Partnership | $1,000
Siouxland Humane Society Inc. | $20,000
Siouxland Institute of Film | $10,000
South Dakota Symphony Orchestra | $25,000
South Sioux City Chamber of Commerce | $5,000
Sunnybrook Hope Center | $2,500
The Art Center Association of Sioux City | $190,930
The Le Mars Arts Council Inc | $5,000
The Little Red Hen Theatre | $5,000
The Miracle League of Sioux City | $5,000
Tolerance Week Inc | $5,000
UnityPoint Health- St. Luke's Foundation | $5,000
Vangarde Arts | $5,000
Washington Pavillion Management Inc. | $25,000
Wayne State College Foundation | $50,000
Wet-Nose Rescue | $20,000
Wild Sheep Foundation | $25,000
Woodbury County Conservation Foundation | $50,000
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Look Around Sioux City: You’ll Find the Gilchrist Foundation Throughout Sioux City
Look Around Sioux City: You’ll Find the Gilchrist Foundation Throughout Sioux City

For decades, the Gilchrist Foundation has invested in projects, programs and organizations that enrich life in Sioux City and the surrounding area. Some of that impact is easy to see, like a building, a performance space or a piece of public art. Other times, it’s found in an experience shared by thousands of people. Look around Sioux City. The impact of the Gilchrist Foundation is everywhere.

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ArtSplash 2026 Offers an All-Ages Arts Experience
ArtSplash 2026 Offers an All-Ages Arts Experience

Hosted by the Sioux City Art Center, the 2026 ArtSplash Art Festival will take place Sept. 19-20. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. The Gilchrist Foundation is proud to support the Sioux City Art Center and its efforts to make the arts accessible to the community. In 2024, the Foundation awarded the Art Center a $30,000 project grant to help grow ArtSplash and support the festival’s continued evolution.

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Gilchrist Supports Saving Historic Buildings Across Siouxland
Gilchrist Supports Saving Historic Buildings Across Siouxland

People have been entertained by the arts in Siouxland since our communities were first formed. Some of the area’s oldest landmarks housed theater troupes, musical ensembles and school productions. As these buildings age, they require restoration to continue inspiring future generations of art enthusiasts. Over the years, the Gilchrist Foundation has helped preserve many of these historic places while also supporting efforts to document the stories behind them.

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April 1, 2026 - Request for Consideration for Invitation are due.

May 22, 2026 - Final Reports for 2025 grants are due unless other arrangements have been made.

June 26, 2026 - 2026 Grant Applications are Due by 5 pm.