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28 Aug

Posted at 12:25h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is now accepting applications for its Mastermind McPherson County grant process. Applications are open through Sept. 30 for county nonprofits, government entities and community groups. To be considered, projects must address one of the key priorities identified in the Mastermind...

21 Aug

Posted at 16:00h in News

Phase one included opening up the front entrance, creating a dedicated space for the used bookstore, adding small focus rooms for studying, and updating the facility’s front lighting. Funding for the work was supported in part by grants from the David J. Nutt Fund. Last year,...

21 Aug

Posted at 15:35h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for August 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $35,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Galva Senior Center Front Door Replacement...

21 Aug

Posted at 15:03h in News

The expected cost of school supplies for each McPherson Middle School student is about $80.46. While the supply list is basic (pencils, pens and other essentials) it adds an expense beyond enrollment and program fees. For some families, even modest costs are a strain. [caption id="attachment_6728"...

07 Aug

Posted at 15:21h in News

In July 2024, the Gaeddert Family Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, provided funding to purchase book sets focused on grief for a local bereavement support group. The group, led by Cedars Chaplain Chris Whitacre, offers support to individuals navigating the grieving process. Whitacre...

31 Jul

Posted at 15:33h in News

Designated funds from the McPherson County Community Foundation supported two summer camps held in McPherson last week. The Edwin R. Stucky Debate Enhancement Fund provided funding for the McPherson County Debate Camp, while the Keri Lindholm Endowment for the Arts sponsored McPherson Community Theatre’s Summer Stage...

24 Jul

Posted at 16:46h in News

Mastermind on the Road is coming up quickly, and most of our community presentation dates are now confirmed (you can find them here). As part of the Mastermind process, the Foundation offers a special round of grant funding designed to address priorities identified through the...

24 Jul

Posted at 16:07h in News

In June, the McPherson Senior Center received a $10,000 grant from the McPherson County Community Foundation’s general grants cycle. The funding will be used to install and replace carpet in several areas of the facility and add a protective coating to a concrete hallway. According to...

24 Jul

Posted at 15:55h in News

The Norene Ketcherside Endowment for the Arts hosted educators from across Kansas for its annual Symposium and Teachers Workshop, held July 24–25 at the McPherson Opera House. The event offers a free, arts-based professional development opportunity for K–12 teachers across the state. Since its launch in...