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02 Apr Foundation Files: Cheryl Higgins Receives Leadership Award

Posted at 14:59h in News

The Kansas Health Foundation has a long history of supporting rural communities across the state. From helping establish community foundations to addressing food insecurity and other major health challenges, the foundation has consistently invested in programs that strengthen Kansas towns. In 2003, that commitment intersected with...

02 Apr Foundation concludes community celebrations and grant presentation

Posted at 13:57h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation spent the past several weeks celebrating its 25th anniversary and investing back into the communities that make McPherson County special. To mark the milestone, the foundation opened a special round of “Dream Grants” from Jan. 15 through Feb. 15 and hosted...

26 Mar Documentation is no joke and coffee is not milk: Two important tax rulings

Posted at 15:00h in Donor News

At the McPherson County Community Foundation, we want to help you make the most of your charitable giving. Recent court rulings offer an important reminder: when it comes to tax deductions for donations, good intentions alone are not enough. The IRS and the courts apply...

26 Mar Canton, Galva and McPherson ‘Dream’ Grants

Posted at 14:53h in News

[caption id="attachment_7092" align="alignright" width="361"] Canton Grant[/caption] This week, our team spent time in Canton, Galva, and McPherson as part of our community celebrations. At each event, foundation staff connected with residents, shared more about the foundation’s impact, and enjoyed snacks from local caterers. During the celebrations, MCCF...

26 Mar Foundation to Host Grant Writing Seminar

Posted at 14:10h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will host a grant writing seminar on Wednesday, April 15, from 12 to 1 p.m. at the MCCF office. This free session is open to McPherson County nonprofits and community groups that regularly apply, or plan to apply, for MCCF...

19 Mar Building your charitable plan, brick by brick

Posted at 15:07h in Donor News

Most of us can think of something we fully intend to do—someday. Organize the photos. Update the estate plan. Have that family meeting. Reboot the exercise routine. Charitable planning often falls into that same category. We hear from many generous people who care deeply about their...

19 Mar QCD’s A Smart Way to Lower Your Tax Bill and Support Charity

Posted at 14:45h in Donor News

We’re in the middle of tax season, and for those over age 73, the tax bill on a required minimum distribution (RMD) from an IRA may be raising questions. One option to consider, especially if you don’t need all of that distribution, is a Qualified...

19 Mar MCCF Brings Youth Philanthropy Program to Moundridge Students

Posted at 14:41h in News

Last week, our team traveled to Moundridge Middle School to bring our youth philanthropy program to local fourth-grade students. The Voices in Philanthropy (VIP) program began in 2023 as a way to help young community members understand the importance of philanthropy and the role they...

19 Mar KHF Children’s Health Fund Marks Two Decades of Community Impact

Posted at 14:33h in News

[caption id="attachment_6604" align="alignright" width="317"] Camp Invention Scholarships have long been sponsored by the Children's Health Fund[/caption] For more than 20 years, the Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Health Fund has helped support programs that shape the lives of children across McPherson County. Established in 2004 through a matching...

12 Mar Why 2026 is different: Four tax-time reminders

Posted at 16:43h in Donor News

It’s tax season, which means it’s a terrific time to ensure that your charitable giving goals are on track. If you’ve already established a fund at the McPherson County Community Foundation, please reach out to discuss your charitable priorities for 2026 and beyond. If you’ve...

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