News

07 Jan McPherson County Community Foundation Marks Centennial of Community Foundation Movement in America

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One hundred years ago, the community foundation concept was born in the Midwest, giving rise to a new philanthropy, a new way of participating in community, and a new vision for the future. Today, McPherson County Community Foundation is one of more than 700 community foundations...

20 Dec Over $32,000 in grants awarded in Fall 2013

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The McPherson County Community Foundation announces grant distributions totaling $32,000 have been award to countywide organizations to assist area nonprofits further their missions. Grant funds are made available by unrestricted and field of interest funds administered by the Foundation. During the 2012-13 fiscal year, the Foundation...

20 Dec Waldhauer Fund contributes to matching gift campaign

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The Lisa Waldhauer Memorial Fund has donated a $5000 gift to the Community Fund in an effort to leverage matching dollars offered by an anonymous donor and the Kansas Health Foundation. The anonymous donor offered up to match $.50/dollar up to $35,000 raised by December...

08 Nov RECOGNIZING THE IMPACT OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONS NOVEMBER 11–17, 2013

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McPherson County Community Foundation Participates in National Effort to Highlight Local Impact of Philanthropy During the week of November 11-17, 2013, the McPherson County Community Foundation will join more than 750 community foundations across America for the 14th Annual Community Foundation Week to tell the stories...

01 Nov ANONYMOUS DONOR OFFERS MATCHING GIFT

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An anonymous donor has agreed to donate $.50 for each dollar contributed up to $35,000 for the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) unrestricted fund between now and December 31, 2013. The purpose of the anonymous gift is to help MCCF complete the GROW II endowment challenge...

30 Sep Lindsborg community receives flood assistance and community grants

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The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce grant awards to benefit residents of Lindsborg through the Lindsborg/DN and Larry Wedel Health Funds. The Associated Churches of Lindsborg received a $5,100.00 grant from the Larry Wedel Health fund administered by McPherson Community Foundation. TACOL will distribute the funds...

16 Sep 2013 Philanthropist of the Year Nominations being accepted

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To honor those who volunteer to make our communities better, the McPherson County Community Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce nominations for the Philanthropist of the Year award are now being accepted. Three grants totaling $2000 will be awarded to honor volunteers nominated by...

04 Sep WOMAN’s Fund seeking nominees

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McPherson, KS. September 4, 2013 – The McPherson County Community Foundation has announced grant funds for educational, entrepreneurial, community initiatives, healthy living or leadership development of women are now available. In January 2013, McPherson County women collaborated to develop a fund with an emphasis on funding...

23 Aug 7th Annual Waldhauer Tournament raises nearly $40,000

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Nearly $40,000 was raised during the 7th annual Lisa Waldhauer Memorial dinner, auction and golf tournament August 11 and 12. Proceeds from the tournament will be placed in the Waldhauer Education Fund which was established in August 2006 in memory of Lisa Waldhauer, former MHS...

14 May Baldwin Family Fund Request for Proposal

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Applications are now being accepted for the Baldwin Family Fund. Up to $21,000 in funds are available for organizations providing services in Canton, Galva, McPherson, Lindsborg, Marquette, Roxbury, Windom and Geneseo. When applying, please indicate how the funds will help residents in these communities. Postmark deadline for...