Sammons Financial Group and Member Companies Partner with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to Award $1.4 Million to Sioux Falls Nonprofits

Sioux Falls, S.D. – April 7, 2026 – Sammons® Financial Group, Inc. and member companies Midland National® Life Insurance Company and North American Company for Life and Health Insurance®, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines), are proud to announce that 19 Sioux Falls nonprofits have received a combined $1.4 million in grants and donations through the Member Impact Fund. This matching grant program helps drive affordable housing and community development.

“This grant allows us to amplify our impact and invest in programs that strengthen families, expand opportunities and build a more resilient community,” said Tami Daly, chair of the Sioux Falls Community Involvement Committee at Sammons Financial Group. “We’re grateful for our partnership with FHLB Des Moines in bringing this funding to Sioux Falls.”

Sammons Financial Group is a longstanding community partner and works to identify and support nonprofit organizations serving the Sioux Falls area. Through this funding, 19 local organizations received support, ensuring resources reach programs making a meaningful impact in the community. Organizations supported include:

• Active Generations
• Boys & Girls Club of the Sioux Empire
• Call to Freedom
• CASA
• EmBe
• Feeding South Dakota
• Great Plains Zoo
• Habitat for Humanity
• Help Line Center
• Junior Achievement
• Levitt
• LifeScape
• REACH Literacy
• Sioux Falls Public Schools Foundation
• South Dakota Special Olympics
• St. Francis House
• The Banquet
• Veteran’s Community Project
• YMCA Leif Ericson
  

“These organizations are making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families every day. The grants help ensure they have the resources and stability needed to continue serving our neighbors and strengthen the Sioux Falls community for years to come,” Daly added.

Sammons Financial Group provided $200,000 to 30 nonprofits for Giving Tuesday and donated more than $1.1 million to Sioux Falls organizations last year.

FHLB Des Moines provides funding solutions to more than 1,200 members to support mortgage lending, economic development and affordable housing in the communities they serve. The Member Impact Fund provides FHLB Des Moines members matching grant donations to strengthen the ability of not-for-profits or government entities to support the needs of their communities.

“The Member Impact Fund is designed to help our members champion the organizations that make a real difference in their communities,” said Kris Williams, president and CEO of FHLB Des Moines. “By partnering with our members, we’re able to multiply resources and support their vital work as they continue to strengthen opportunities for the people they serve.”

Recipient organizations were selected based on the needs for grant funding to support capacity-building or working capital necessary to strengthen their ability to serve affordable housing or community development needs including job training, affordable housing, financial literacy, food banks and youth programs.

This member matching grant program is part of FHLB Des Moines’ ongoing mission to offer a variety of funding options through its members.

Since its launch in 2023, the Member Impact Fund has provided more than $83 million in grants from FHLB Des Moines, generating over $113 million in combined support for affordable housing and community development. Notably, every eligible application submitted to the program has received funding—reflecting the organization’s strong commitment to partnership and impact.

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