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15 May MCCF Staff Invest in Professional Development to Strengthen Community Impact

Posted at 14:10h in News

As part of the McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) ongoing commitment to excellence, staff members have recently taken part in professional development opportunities across the country. These efforts are designed to help team members grow as leaders and communicators while bringing fresh ideas back to...

08 May Comparing two scenarios: Why the step-up in basis matters

Posted at 15:49h in Donor News

As you’ve watched the news about potential tax reform, a principle known as the “step-up in basis” might have caught your attention. Over the years, from time to time, draft legislation has proposed that this principle be changed or eliminated. Although tax law changes to...

08 May Foundation Names Scholarship Recipients

Posted at 15:37h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation is proud to announce the 2025 scholarship recipients. This year, more than $41,000 in financial aid was awarded to high school seniors and adult learners from across the county, distributed through 29 scholarship funds. Notably, 2025 marks the first year...

08 May How Mastermind Survey Data Is Driving Community Impact

Posted at 14:27h in News

A few weeks ago, we shared how priorities identified through the Mastermind McPherson County survey were categorized. Since then, we’ve continued integrating those priorities into our day-to-day work, most notably through grants from the Community Dream Fund and the David J. Nutt Fund for Lindsborg. Haven’t...

01 May Uncertain times: FAQs about charitable giving

Posted at 12:33h in Donor News

Economic turbulence, inflation concerns, and a general sense of financial instability have made 2025 very challenging for a lot of people. As you consider how to support your favorite charities this year, take a moment to evaluate which assets may be best suited for your...

01 May MCCF to Host 12th Annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium and Teachers Workshop

Posted at 12:17h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will host the 12th annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium and Teachers Workshop on July 24–25 at the McPherson Opera House. The event is open to any Kansas K-12 educator who plans to incorporate art into their teaching. Educators who attend...

24 Apr Grant Spotlight: Chalk the Valk

Posted at 16:03h in Latest Videos

24 Apr Weighing the options: Private foundation or donor-advised fund?

Posted at 16:01h in Donor News

When you’re working on the charitable components of your estate or financial plan, one of the first areas you’ll likely explore is the structure. Certainly you are familiar with both private foundations and donor-advised funds as useful charitable giving tools. Before you jump into one...

24 Apr Breaking Down Community Priorities from the Mastermind Survey

Posted at 12:09h in News

Over the past few weeks, we’ve touched on the priorities that emerged from the Mastermind McPherson County Survey—first by outlining how we categorize them, and then by highlighting a recent Mastermind grant. Now, we’re taking a closer look at the specific priorities and business needs...

17 Apr David J. Nutt Legacy Grant Spotlight: Lindsborg Community Library

Posted at 15:43h in Latest Videos

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