“Philanthropist” is a big word that often conjures up images of the ultra-wealthy making big donations to charities, especially when people like Bill Gates have been in the headlines lately. But the definition is much broader than that. Merriam-Webster defines “philanthropist” as “one who makes...
[gallery ids="6573,6575,6576,6577,6578,6579,6580,6582,6581"] Last Thursday the McPherson Opera house hosted a performance of the opera show Staggerwing. The show, presented by Opera Kansas, celebrates Wichita's legacy of innovation in flight. The show honors the 1936 Bendix Trophy victory of Louise Thaden and Blanche Noyes and aviation pioneers...
The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) and the Marion County Child Care Task Force have been selected as recipients of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) and All in for Kansas Kids Child Care Zones grant. The initiative is funded by a federal Preschool...
In March, the David J. Nutt Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, awarded a $9,295 grant to American Legion Post 140 to purchase 300 aluminum grave markers and flag holders for veterans buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Lindsborg. The grave markers serve as semi-permanent...
As 2025 continues to deliver twists and turns, it’s important to keep talking about philanthropy. Charitable giving is a vital strategy for you, even in times of economic uncertainty. Here are three trends to watch as you guide your way through an unpredictable era and...
If you’ve been around foundations over the years, you’ve certainly heard the term “charitable remainder trust,” sometimes called a “CRT.” For most attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, CRTs don’t come along every day. Because a CRT can be such an effective planning tool in certain situations,...
Becky Goss, president and CEO of the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), has been invited to serve as a grant reviewer for the 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize, a prestigious national program administered by the J.M. Kaplan Fund. The fund awards 10 prizes, each including a $150,000...
The number of private foundations in the United States is nearing 150,000 with combined assets topping $1 trillion, so it’s no wonder that a lot of people immediately think about establishing a private foundation when they begin to explore structuring their charitable giving activities. Recently, though,...
Truancy, defined as staying away from school without a valid reason, has become a growing concern in Kansas. Since 2019, the number of chronically truant students has increased significantly, a trend visible in McPherson County schools. When schools exhaust their options, they often refer truancy cases...
In 2015, the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) set an ambitious goal: raise its total assets to $24 million by 2020. The effort aimed to boost financial sustainability not only for the foundation itself but for nonprofit organizations throughout the county. The community didn’t just respond—they...