SDM Triangle Alumni
Legacy Fund |
New Chapter Home Project |
Lines From the Mines |
Meetings
SDM Triangle Legacy Fund
The SDM Triangle Alumni Legacy Portfolio was created to help our Chapter thrive for many years
to come. Between three different foundations our goal is to create Scholarships and funding to
continue on the Legacy of SDM Triangle. We have collaborated with several 501(c)(3) charitable
orginizations to ensure you a tax-exempt donation.
In 2021, we set out to expand the already amazing generosity that had already been put in place.
Two of the Foundations you may already be familiar with. The CARA Foundation
is the Foundation at SD Mines where we have been receiving donations since 2001. We also have
two funds at Triangle Education Foundation,
the SDM Chapter Endowment Fund and the SDM Terry Newlin Memorial Scholarship Fund. In 2021, we
set up three new funds at the Black Hills Area Community Foundation to
help explore more avenues for Scholarships and start working towards funding to help ensure
that the Actives continue to have an enriching Chapter Home.
Phase 1 (2021-2021) Complete
$495,000
We started in the Spring of 2021 with the goal to expand on what was built and a 5 year goal.
There was 2 main focuses, increasing Scholarhip opportunities for our active members and
House Maintenance & Repair. Before 2021 had even come to an end, we had reached our goal.
Phase 2 (2022-2025)
$495,000
Due to the generosity of our Alumni and with our Phase 1 goals completed, the goal was set and
Phase 2 was born. The focus is still the same but adding in a Chapter House Replacement &
Communications Fund, and we hope that we can reach this by the end of 2025.
Below you can see an excerpt from our brochure outlaying our progress towards our Phase 2 goals,
or check out the whole brochure here.
Phase 3 (2025-2028)
$1,000,000
Phase 3 was started at the SD Mines All School Reunion in July 2025. As we continue the work to
grow our Legacy Funds, it was advised that if we wanted to truly pursue a new Chapter Home it
would be best to have two things, property and a plan. On the 30th of June, 2025 we closed on a
Contract for Deed with CARA to purchase property perched on the hill above Kansas City Street,
we have amazing views of Rapid City. More information on the property Here.
Our goal is 3 years to finalize design and have a final cost which will be Phase 4.
Phase 4 (2028-2032)
$4,000,000 estimated
We have an estimated amount here based on averages for a new Chapter Home for 40 people. As design and
development take place we will have an final number in 2028.
The Funds
CARA (Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement) Foundation:
The SDM Chapter Triangle Fraternity Endowment Fund, our oldest endowment, still continues to
offer the actives
House Maintenence and Scholarships. This fund has allowed the SDM Chapter to keep up with the
House through maintenece and repair.
This fund has also produced 4 scholarships each year. These scholarships are for Triangle of the
Year, Mr. FS&C, and the Most Improved GPA
awards each semester.
SDM Triangle Fraternity Endwoment Fund: Click Here
To donate you have to Select "Other" from the list of Funds, input
your dollar value, continue to the next page, fill out your personal information, and list
"SDM Chapter of Triangle Fraternity Endowment Fund" in the Designate Your Gift box
Triangle Educational Foundation:
The Triangle Educational Foundation is home to both the SDM Terry Newlin Memorial Scholarship
Fund and the SDM Chapter Endowment Fund.
The SDM Terry Newlin Memorial Scholarship Fund currently awards 2 scholarships each year for
service to SDM Triangle,
University, Local Community, and Triangle Nationals. With continued donations the goal is to
increase the number
of scholarships awarded each year and the amount. The SDM Chapter Endowment Fund allows the
actives to use these funds for Educational purposes.
The one link below will take you to the donation page where you can select which fund you would
like to donate to.
Triangle Educational Foundation:
Click Here
New contributions to the Terry Newlin Memorial Scholarship Fund
will
be matched $1 for $1 up to $25K before November 1st, 2025
Black Hills Area Community Foundation:
In 2021, we set out to give donors another option to support the Actives and Legacy of SDM
Triangle Fraternity! Located
right here in Rapid City, the Black Hills Area Community Foundation works to create more
philanthropic options in our local community.
Today we have three funds at BHACF, each with a specific purpose in mind. First, the SDM
Triangle Fraternity Alumni Scholarship Fund aims to
provide additional financial resources to the active members of the chapter. When fully funded,
this fund will provide 5 scholarships, each valued at $2500,
each with specific purposes. Secondly, is the SDM Triangle Alumni House Endowment Maintenance &
Repair fund that will allow the chapter home
to stay in tip-top shape for many years to come. Lastly, the SDM Triangle Fraternity Chapter
House Replacement fund looks to provide our chapter with the ability to continue to
own and operate our own chapter home. This fund is designed to eventually replace our home at
402 South. Each fund is linked below if you would like to give to one of these funds!
SDM Triangle Fraternity Alumni Scholarship Fund: Click
Here
SDM Triangle Fraternity Alumni Endowment Chapter House Maintenance & Repair Fund:
Click Here
SDM Triangle Fraternity Alumni Chapter House Replacement & Marketing Communications Fund:
Click Here
New Chapter Home Project
More details to come.
Lines From the Mines
Here you can view any of our latest Lines From the Mines!
Fall 2022
Spring 2023
Spring 2024
Fall 2024
Spring 2025
Local Board Meetings
Location: Chapter House - 402 SouthTypically Sept-May
For More information please contact:
Evan
Hammer
evanh@mrhammer.net
SDM Triangle Legacy Fund
The SDM Triangle Alumni Legacy Portfolio was created to help our Chapter thrive for many years to come. Between three different foundations our goal is to create Scholarships and funding to continue on the Legacy of SDM Triangle. We have collaborated with several 501(c)(3) charitable orginizations to ensure you a tax-exempt donation.
In 2021, we set out to expand the already amazing generosity that had already been put in place. Two of the Foundations you may already be familiar with. The CARA Foundation is the Foundation at SD Mines where we have been receiving donations since 2001. We also have two funds at Triangle Education Foundation, the SDM Chapter Endowment Fund and the SDM Terry Newlin Memorial Scholarship Fund. In 2021, we set up three new funds at the Black Hills Area Community Foundation to help explore more avenues for Scholarships and start working towards funding to help ensure that the Actives continue to have an enriching Chapter Home.
Phase 1 (2021-2021) Complete
$495,000
We started in the Spring of 2021 with the goal to expand on what was built and a 5 year goal. There was 2 main focuses, increasing Scholarhip opportunities for our active members and House Maintenance & Repair. Before 2021 had even come to an end, we had reached our goal.
Phase 2 (2022-2025)
$495,000
Due to the generosity of our Alumni and with our Phase 1 goals completed, the goal was set and Phase 2 was born. The focus is still the same but adding in a Chapter House Replacement & Communications Fund, and we hope that we can reach this by the end of 2025.
Below you can see an excerpt from our brochure outlaying our progress towards our Phase 2 goals,
or check out the whole brochure here.
Phase 3 (2025-2028)
$1,000,000
Phase 3 was started at the SD Mines All School Reunion in July 2025. As we continue the work to grow our Legacy Funds, it was advised that if we wanted to truly pursue a new Chapter Home it would be best to have two things, property and a plan. On the 30th of June, 2025 we closed on a Contract for Deed with CARA to purchase property perched on the hill above Kansas City Street, we have amazing views of Rapid City. More information on the property Here. Our goal is 3 years to finalize design and have a final cost which will be Phase 4.
Phase 4 (2028-2032)
$4,000,000 estimated
We have an estimated amount here based on averages for a new Chapter Home for 40 people. As design and development take place we will have an final number in 2028.
The Funds
CARA (Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement) Foundation:
The SDM Chapter Triangle Fraternity Endowment Fund, our oldest endowment, still continues to offer the actives House Maintenence and Scholarships. This fund has allowed the SDM Chapter to keep up with the House through maintenece and repair. This fund has also produced 4 scholarships each year. These scholarships are for Triangle of the Year, Mr. FS&C, and the Most Improved GPA awards each semester.
SDM Triangle Fraternity Endwoment Fund: Click Here
To donate you have to Select "Other" from the list of Funds, input your dollar value, continue to the next page, fill out your personal information, and list "SDM Chapter of Triangle Fraternity Endowment Fund" in the Designate Your Gift box
Triangle Educational Foundation:
The Triangle Educational Foundation is home to both the SDM Terry Newlin Memorial Scholarship Fund and the SDM Chapter Endowment Fund. The SDM Terry Newlin Memorial Scholarship Fund currently awards 2 scholarships each year for service to SDM Triangle, University, Local Community, and Triangle Nationals. With continued donations the goal is to increase the number of scholarships awarded each year and the amount. The SDM Chapter Endowment Fund allows the actives to use these funds for Educational purposes. The one link below will take you to the donation page where you can select which fund you would like to donate to.
Triangle Educational Foundation: Click Here
New contributions to the Terry Newlin Memorial Scholarship Fund will be matched $1 for $1 up to $25K before November 1st, 2025
Black Hills Area Community Foundation:
In 2021, we set out to give donors another option to support the Actives and Legacy of SDM Triangle Fraternity! Located right here in Rapid City, the Black Hills Area Community Foundation works to create more philanthropic options in our local community. Today we have three funds at BHACF, each with a specific purpose in mind. First, the SDM Triangle Fraternity Alumni Scholarship Fund aims to provide additional financial resources to the active members of the chapter. When fully funded, this fund will provide 5 scholarships, each valued at $2500, each with specific purposes. Secondly, is the SDM Triangle Alumni House Endowment Maintenance & Repair fund that will allow the chapter home to stay in tip-top shape for many years to come. Lastly, the SDM Triangle Fraternity Chapter House Replacement fund looks to provide our chapter with the ability to continue to own and operate our own chapter home. This fund is designed to eventually replace our home at 402 South. Each fund is linked below if you would like to give to one of these funds!
SDM Triangle Fraternity Alumni Scholarship Fund: Click Here
SDM Triangle Fraternity Alumni Endowment Chapter House Maintenance & Repair Fund: Click Here
SDM Triangle Fraternity Alumni Chapter House Replacement & Marketing Communications Fund: Click Here
New Chapter Home Project
More details to come.
Lines From the Mines
Here you can view any of our latest Lines From the Mines!
Fall 2022 Spring 2023 Spring 2024 Fall 2024 Spring 2025Local Board Meetings
Location: Chapter House - 402 SouthTypically Sept-May For More information please contact: Evan Hammer evanh@mrhammer.net