Promoting a Culture of Philanthropy McPherson County residents are recognized for their philanthropic support of organizations and generosity for local people in need. MCCF board and staff are focused on building a permanent financial base for all nonprofits to provide services to care for those in...
We are currently accepting entries for a new to launch our updated Strategic Plan. Please download an entry form here: New Campaign Logo Contest Entry Form. Full contest rules can be found here: New Campaign Logo Contest Design Rules....
The McPherson USD 418 Education Foundation announced a million endowment goal at a recent reception highlighting the 2014 teacher grants. A careful review of the annual grant distributions illustrated nearly half of the annual requests for educational enhancements are not met by the fund’s current balance....
Bill Toews, McPherson, was named the 2014 Philanthropist of the Year and recognized for his 20 year volunteer service with the local Special Olympics program. Pat Bruce, McPherson, nominated by the McPherson Hospital Volunteers received the second place award. Ralph Vogel, Inman, nominated by the Inman...
“Introduction to Finding Funders” and “Proposal Writing Basics” The McPherson County Community Foundation will host a free workshop on grantseeking for nonprofit organizations on Thursday, October 23rd from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The session will be held at Hutchinson Community College – McPherson Center 2208 E Kansas...
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 $2250 will be awarded to honor volunteers nominated by...
Does Planned Giving always have to be so complex? September 17-18 McPherson County Community Foundation Gift annuities, remainder trusts, retained life estates - complicated? Difficult to understand? It doesn't have to be. On September 17 & 18, the McPherson County Community Foundation is hosting several sessions with Pamela Davidson of...
The McPherson County Community Foundation is pleased to announce $28,000 in grant funds are available for distribution to nonprofit organizations, churches, schools and other programs that serve the McPherson County area. The goal is to distribute the funds by August 31, 2014, the end of...
The McPherson County Community Foundation announced $42,730 in grants have been awarded to programs and projects benefitting McPherson County residents from May 1, 2014 to June 15, 2014. Funding was made possible by field of interest funds focused on children, health and the community. Each...
The Lisa Waldhauer Memorial Fund recently sponsored a Once Upon A Time Production from the Wichita Children’s Theatre and Dance Center. The show was free of charge to all attendees and performed twice at the McPherson Opera House. The show centered on the hero helping everyone...