Author: mccfadmin
03 Apr Make a plan–and make your favorite charities part of it
Posted at 14:31h
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At some point during your adult life, you’ve likely realized that it would be wise to put in place a will, trust, and powers of attorney, as well as undertake at least a basic level of financial planning to stay on track with retirement and...
03 Apr McPherson Declares April 5-11 as Week of the Young Child
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On Monday, March 31, the City of McPherson declared April 5-11 as Week of the Young Child. This proclamation highlights the need for increased access to affordable, high-quality early childcare in McPherson. The Week of the Young Child® is an annual celebration sponsored by the National...
27 Mar Tax time blues: Why is this so hard?
Posted at 13:57h
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After the holiday glow has finally worn off, you may be hit with a sinking realization that it’s time to pull together tax information and start working with your CPAs, financial advisors, and tax attorneys on the filings for last year. Tax time can be stressful...
27 Mar Giving later and now: Make an impact even before your legacy gift
Posted at 13:52h
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According to the 2023 Giving USA Report released in June 2024, charitable bequests, totaling nearly $43 billion, are up 4.8% over the previous year, keeping pace with inflation. This extraordinary generosity signals the possibility of tremendous impact in our community and in communities across the...
27 Mar Mastermind categories, What do they mean?
Posted at 13:39h
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We've talked about the surveys and how they influence the Foundation’s grantmaking. Now that the surveys are open again, we want to show how we take community priorities and categorize them to guide our funding decisions. Take the survey here—it only takes 10 minutes! From our past...
27 Mar Childcare Tax Credits still available
Posted at 10:45h
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It's tax season! While it’s too late for the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) to assist with your current taxes, it’s never too early to consider how giving now can impact your 2025 taxes next April. Last October, MCCF announced that, on behalf of Cradle to...
20 Mar “Thanks, but …”: The hidden cost of small gifts to your favorite charities
Posted at 15:25h
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Your favorite charities are grateful for your support over the years. Whether you make your gifts outright or support charities using a donor-advised or other type of fund at the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), every gift makes a difference in the quality of life...
20 Mar County Matching Event Raises $535,000 for local organizations
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McPherson, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced the final totals for its Match Week event. From March 3-7, over $535,000 was raised, including matching funds, to help build the endowments of more than 50 county nonprofits. In 2024, the event raised...
20 Mar Foundations Team Up to Re-Fund Kansas Starbase
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Salina, Kan. – The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) and the Greater Salina Community Foundation (GSCF) have committed $50,000 toward the $100,000 needed for Kansas Starbase to continue operations in Salina for the 2024-25 school year. This comes one month after the program was forced...