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2016 Philanthropist of the Year event photos Verla Thomason, McPherson resident and super volunteer was named the 2016 Philanthropist of the Year at the McPherson County Community Foundation annual ceremony on Thursday, November 17. Warren Vince, “The Can Man” was named runner-up and June Anderson, McPherson...

The McPherson County Community Foundation Board of Directors and Grants Committee recently approved a $5,000 grant to assist USD 444, Windom in the purchase of a greenhouse to be erected by the elementary school. Windom Elementary K-5 students will "dig into learning" by applying science and...

The third annual McPherson County Community Foundation can safely be considered a success. Between 7 am and 6 pm, 345 donors contributed a minimum of $25 to help one or more of the 22 participating organizations leverage $40,000 in match and $5000 in prize incentives for...

McPherson, KS. February 8, 2016 – The McPherson County Community Foundation is offering $40,000 in matching funds and $5,000 in prize incentives to 22 participating organizations from 7 am to 6 pm on March 2. Contributions of cash, check or credit card may be given...

The Inman Community Foundation will be hosting its second annual Match Day event Wednesday, Feb. 17.   Match Day provides a unique opportunity for community members to support local organizations through matching donations by the Inman Community Foundation.  This year’s event will allow individuals to make donations...

Over $16,000 raised in six hours for local organizations The second annual Moundridge Community Foundation raised $16,104 during the six hour blitz.  Between 7 am and 1 pm on November 5, donors contributed to help one or more of the eight participating organizations leverage $15,000 in...

Scott Achenbach, owner of Scott’s Hometown Foods and Bethany Home Board member, was named the 2015 Philanthropist of the Year at the McPherson County Community Foundation annual ceremony on Thursday, November 19. Eric Edwards, Circles of McPherson County volunteer was named runner-up and Betty Jo...

McPherson County Community Foundation Participates in National Effort to Highlight Local Impact of Philanthropy October 22, 2015 ─ During the week of November 12-18, 2015, the McPherson County Community Foundation will join more than 750 community foundations across America celebrating Community Foundation Week. For more than...

The Inman Community Foundation Board of Directors is currently accepting grant proposals for organizations servicing Inman, Kansas. $10,000 in funds are available through the Inman Community Foundation administered by McPherson County Community Foundation. Grants will be distributed to nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Inman,...

Moundridge Community Foundation awards $16,920 in grants to local organizations. August 31, 2015. ─ The Moundridge Community Foundation announced grant distributions totaling $16,920 have been awarded to countywide organizations to assist area nonprofits further their missions. Grants were made possible by the Moundridge Community Foundation unrestricted...