In recent years, universities and their donors have organized what are known as “NIL collectives” to develop revenue opportunities for college student athletes’ “name, image and likeness.” The NCAA approved its NIL policy on June 1, 2021, and during the first year of the policy...
Canton 2030 is community enrichment initiative stemming from the partnership of the City of Canton and K-State Research and Extension McPherson County. Listen in as Family and Community Wellness agent Chuck Laughlin explains the current priorities and reasoning of the initiative. To get involved with Canton...
Did you know that the McPherson County Community Foundation provides “regret mitigation” services? We’re only half kidding! Not surprisingly, financial regrets are common, with those related to personal finances among the most frequent. Of recently surveyed American retirees, 75% wish they’d started saving earlier, and 62%...
Summer is a great time in Kansas. As Kansans we are able to get out, take walks, play ball, spend time with friends and neighbors and find out what’s been going on. McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has been out in the community too, working...
Different generations do things differently. This is not a surprise to those who have watched their parents, children, or grandchildren in action! Catch up on how generational differences flow through to charitable giving. In particular, note that the donor-advised fund is popular across generations, not...
Differing views within families is nothing new; differing views about nearly anything and everything is centuries old. For generations and generations, common topics of disagreement have included popular culture, politics, religion and parenting, just to name a few. Frequently outranking all is money—how it’s made,...
If you or a family member has reached the age of 70 ½, you might have heard of a tax benefit known as the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD), which allows you to direct up to $100,000 annually from your IRA to a qualified charitable organization...
Each year, Lindsborg holds a Midsummer festival to celebrate the summer solstice and honor the city's Swedish heritage. And each year, the Lindsborg Midsummer's Festival board of directors relies on volunteer hours and monetary donations from local individuals, as well as local businesses and organizations,...
The McPherson County Community Foundation(MCCF) is committed to working with you and your family to fulfill your charitable goals, whether those goals relate to making an impact, leaving a legacy, saving money on taxes, expressing gratitude, or a combination of objectives. If you have not...