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21 Aug

Posted at 15:35h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for August 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $35,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Galva Senior Center Front Door Replacement...

21 Aug

Posted at 15:03h in News

The expected cost of school supplies for each McPherson Middle School student is about $80.46. While the supply list is basic (pencils, pens and other essentials) it adds an expense beyond enrollment and program fees. For some families, even modest costs are a strain. [caption id="attachment_6728"...

07 Aug

Posted at 15:50h in Donor News

It’s more important than ever to stay informed about how changes in the tax law may affect your charitable giving. The recently-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates challenges as well as opportunities for structuring your philanthropy. We encourage you to reach out to...

07 Aug

Posted at 15:21h in News

In July 2024, the Gaeddert Family Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, provided funding to purchase book sets focused on grief for a local bereavement support group. The group, led by Cedars Chaplain Chris Whitacre, offers support to individuals navigating the grieving process. Whitacre...

31 Jul

Posted at 16:22h in Donor News

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, after the House of Representatives approved the Senate’s changes to H.R. 1, which passed the House by a narrow margin in May.  The OBBBA, with nearly 900 pages of...

31 Jul

Posted at 15:33h in News

Designated funds from the McPherson County Community Foundation supported two summer camps held in McPherson last week. The Edwin R. Stucky Debate Enhancement Fund provided funding for the McPherson County Debate Camp, while the Keri Lindholm Endowment for the Arts sponsored McPherson Community Theatre’s Summer Stage...

24 Jul

Posted at 16:46h in News

Mastermind on the Road is coming up quickly, and most of our community presentation dates are now confirmed (you can find them here). As part of the Mastermind process, the Foundation offers a special round of grant funding designed to address priorities identified through the...

24 Jul

Posted at 16:07h in News

In June, the McPherson Senior Center received a $10,000 grant from the McPherson County Community Foundation’s general grants cycle. The funding will be used to install and replace carpet in several areas of the facility and add a protective coating to a concrete hallway. According to...