When people think about charitable giving, they often think of cash or stock. While those are both excellent options, they aren't the only ways to support the causes you care about. Many individuals and families own valuable assets that may not be part of their investment...
The McPherson County Community Foundation has awarded its first reverse scholarship through the McPherson County Professional Recruitment (CPR) initiative. Taye Retter, an incoming teacher in the Smoky Valley School District, received the $1,000 McPherson County CPR Scholarship. The scholarship can be used to pay down a...
If March came and went and you felt like you were forgetting something, you're not alone. Earlier this year, we announced that our annual countywide matching event would be moving from its traditional week in March to a monthlong event in the fall. Since we've heard...
The McPherson County Community Foundation is making it easier than ever for residents to connect with Foundation staff through a new series of community office hours that will take place throughout McPherson County this year. Beginning July 14, a rotating cast of MCCF staff will visit...
You might initially think of a donor-advised fund as a simple charitable savings account: contribute assets, immediately receive a tax deduction, if eligible, and recommend grants to your favorite 501(c)(3) nonprofits over time. While that is certainly true, many people are surprised to learn just...
The McPherson County Community Foundation, Marquette Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for June 2026. This cycle the Foundation released over $72,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community funds. McPherson County General Grants USD418 - Reality...
[caption id="attachment_7315" align="alignright" width="344"] Mackinze Marcott stands next to a display plane on Embry-Riddle's campus in Prescott, AZ[/caption] For one week this summer, two McPherson County students traded their classrooms for aircraft design labs, engineering projects and a glimpse into life at one of the country's...
At the McPherson County Community Foundation, we are honored to work with many individuals, families, and businesses who support the causes that matter most to them and help make our entire community a better place to live. In many cases, trusted professional advisors, including attorneys,...
[caption id="attachment_7308" align="alignright" width="363"] Pictured: The Kaufman Family and Moundridge Lions Club is presented with the matching grant for $20,000[/caption] Last week, the Moundridge Community Foundation awarded a $20,000 matching grant to the Moundridge Lions Club to support the replacement of public playground equipment. The project, originally...
Over the last several years, communities across the country, including our own region, have faced moments of enormous challenge—from natural disasters and economic uncertainty to housing shortages and growing mental health needs. Increasingly, our team is talking with donors and fund holders about how their...