NEWS

04/09

The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the Fall 2008 grant recipients. A total of $12,250 in grants was awarded to organizations in McPherson County. Grants were made possible by three different funds—the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund, the Lindsborg/DN Fund and the Community Fund.
Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund—$6000 granted
Just over $18,000 from 15 different organizations was requested to assist area nonprofits with programs and projects to promote the health and well-being of children in McPherson County. The Youth Advisory Council diligently reviewed each application and selected the recipients based on the number of children served, urgency of project and the long-term benefits of the funds. Recipients and the program were:
$1,000—McPherson Optimist Club for the Gifts for Teens program
$1500—Cradle to Crayons, Moundridge to help fund a kitchen to provide breakfast, lunch and snacks to the children
$200—McPherson Area Piano Teachers League to assist with enrollment fees
$1500—Prairie View, Inc. to assist with the Autism Support Group for Parents and Caregivers
$160—McPherson Family YMCA to assist with Caring for Deaf and Hearing Impaired Families$300—Windom Krafty Kids to fund an after school craft program for Windom students
$500—McPherson Family YMCA to assist with transportation costs for the Kids Club summer program
$300—Lindsborg Midsummer’s Festival to fund the children’s activities and programming
$300—Quivira Council, Boy Scouts for the Youth Assistance program
$740—Kiwanis Club for the Christmas Food Basket program
Lindsborg/DN Fund—$5950 granted
Grants from this fund are designed to provide assistance for organizations operating in Lindsborg. Just over $15,000 from 11 organizations were requested. The recipients and programs were:
$500—Lindsborg Senior Center to purchase a water softener for the building
$50—TACOL to help purchase supplies and bible for their weekday Church School
$200—First Baptist Church of Lindsborg to assist with costs for the Couples and Money workshop
$650—Lindsborg Community Hospital to assist with the purchase of a patient friendly and safe treatment surface medical recliner.
$2050—Lindsborg Children’s Center to help with repair costs to fix the wood to on their facilities
$1500—Multi Community Diversified Services to help install a storm shelter for the residential home in Lindsborg
$1000—Lindsborg Community Library to purchase additional reading chairs
Community Fund—$300 granted
The Community Fund is the unrestricted pool of money established by donors who wish to support the community, but would like the community foundation to determine the recipients based on annual community needs. This year, the funds were used to begin the Philanthropist of the Year award.
The award is to recognize the work of volunteers serving our communities. A philanthropist has been defined as a person who endeavors to help humankind, as by charitable aid or donations.
As each nonprofit works to promote their mission, dedicated volunteers promote philanthropy by working to ensure their success. Directors throughout the county can attest to the time, talents, and treasures volunteers bring to their organizations.
This year’s recipient was Jim Loving. He was nominated by the McPherson Family YMCA for his work in helping to raise funds for their capital improvements.