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09 Apr Week of the Young Child: April 11-17

Posted at 14:56h in News

[caption id="attachment_7117" align="alignright" width="339"] McPhersons Proclamation of the Week of the Young Child[/caption] This week several cites across the county have proclaimed April 11–17 as the Week of the Young Child. Celebrated nationwide, the week is an annual event sponsored by the National Association for the Education...

02 Apr Charitable giving, due diligence, and how the community foundation can help

Posted at 15:50h in Donor News

Many people want to be thoughtful in their charitable giving, but that doesn’t always make the process easy. In fact, one of the most common challenges donors face is simply feeling confident in their decisions. With so many worthy organizations, urgent needs, and compelling opportunities,...

02 Apr Foundation Funds: Senior Centers

Posted at 15:42h in News

[caption id="attachment_7105" align="alignright" width="369"] Last year the McPherson Senior Center received a grant to address needed flooring changes in multiple rooms in their facility.[/caption] One of the strengths of community foundations is the ability to support many different kinds of organizations. Through donor gifts, grant funding,...

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...

Author: mccfadmin