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06 Nov Year-end dynamics: Tax law changes and increasing community needs

Posted at 15:39h in Donor News

You are likely aware that many families in our community are struggling, and you may be wondering how you can help most effectively. Whether increased community needs are triggered by a government shutdown that disrupts paychecks, services, and community programs, a natural disaster, or economic...

06 Nov McPherson County Philanthropist of the Year event returns Nov. 20

Posted at 14:40h in News

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) Philanthropist of the Year presentation will return to the McPherson Opera House on Thursday, Nov. 20. The community event, first held in 2005, is MCCF’s way of honoring the many individuals and organizations that contribute to the...

30 Oct Inherited IRAs: A charitable solution?

Posted at 16:39h in Donor News

Remember the good old days when you could withdraw the money you inherited in from your parents’ IRAs over the course of their lifetimes, thereby deferring the income tax for as long as possible? This so-called “stretch IRA” was largely eliminated by the SECURE Act...

30 Oct S.T.E.M. summer camp scholarship application now open

Posted at 16:27h in News

McPherson, KS – High school sophomores and juniors in McPherson County have an exciting opportunity to participate in a hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, summer camp experience hosted by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott Arizona. Through the Jill Larson S.T.E.M Educational Fund, two McPherson County...

30 Oct Foundation Scholarship Process Opens Nov. 15

Posted at 16:16h in News

MCPHERSON, KAN. ---- The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) regular and adult learning scholarship application processes will officially open on Nov. 15, 2025. Requirements of scholarships will vary, but applications will be accepted from all graduating students or adult learners in McPherson County. The final...

23 Oct Donor-advised funds: So much to celebrate

Posted at 16:44h in Donor News

Over the years, our team has talked with a lot of people who are surprised to learn that they can set up such a wide variety of charitable giving vehicles at the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), including legacy gifts as well as lifetime giving...

23 Oct McPherson County Expands Early Childhood Care Through State Grant

Posted at 16:15h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is proud to announce the successful completion of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) and All in for Kansas Kids Child Care Zones grant. Between June and September, McPherson and Marion County added 17 infant slots and 18...

16 Oct Six tips for your year-end game plan

Posted at 14:26h in Donor News

With only a few months left in 2025, it is important to evaluate your philanthropy sooner rather than later. Recently-passed tax laws may throw a curveball into the financial planning strategies you’ve set in motion with your advisors. Here are six tips to help you and...

16 Oct Balancing immediate and long-term support for your favorite community causes

Posted at 14:24h in Donor News

At the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), we’re committed to working with individuals, families, and businesses to help make a difference in the causes you care about. Indeed, many people have at least a general idea of the community impact they’d like to achieve when...

16 Oct VIPs Plant Bulbs Pictures:

Posted at 14:20h in Foundation Blog

Last week, the McPherson County Community Foundation’s Voices in Philanthropy (VIPs) program rejoined students at Soderstrom Elementary in Lindsborg for their final activity of the year. This session focused on philanthropy beyond money, showing students how many community projects thrive thanks to volunteer time and...

Author: mccfadmin