McPherson County Community Foundation |

13 Aug Foundation releases $40,000 in August

Posted at 15:33h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation have announced their grant recipients for August 2026. This cycle the Foundation released over $40,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from two different community funds. McPherson County General Grants McPherson County Health Department - McPherson County Recovery Court -...

13 Aug Foundation Grant Supports Expanded Care at The Cedars

Posted at 15:19h in News

[caption id="attachment_7474" align="alignright" width="295"] An example bedroom located in the Cedar's Ridge 802 facility. The grant helped cover expenses related to the beds. (Photo from McPherson Chamber of Commerce)[/caption] This week, The Cedars held an open house showcasing renovations underway at Cedars Ridge Houses 805 and...

06 Aug Mark your Calendars

Posted at 16:15h in News

August is here, and if your year has been anything like ours, it has flown by. As we head into the final months of the year, we have several opportunities to connect with the Foundation. We hope you'll add a few of these events to...

06 Aug Foundation to Host First Regional Child Care Business Summit

Posted at 14:12h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation will host its first Regional Child Care Business Summit on Aug. 25, bringing together business and industry leaders to explore how childcare impacts workforce development and the long-term success of communities across the region. According to Child Care Aware of Kansas,...

30 Jul Windom Completes Community Mural Project

Posted at 16:38h in News

Article by Lori Bower, Windom Community Resident About 50 people gathered Monday evening to celebrate the unveiling of a new community mural along Main Street in Windom. The mural was created through a partnership between the Windom Beautification Committee, artist and Little River art teacher Kaycee Sutter,...

30 Jul Match Month Webinar Registration Open

Posted at 16:27h in News

If your fund or organization is participating in this year's Match Month, be sure to register for our first webinar on Match Month preparation. During the webinar, foundation representatives will share strategies and best practices they have seen lead to successful fundraising during matching campaigns,...

30 Jul Foundation Hosts 13th annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium

Posted at 15:50h in News

[gallery ids="7425,7426,7427,7428,7429,7430,7431,7432,7433,7434,7435,7436,7437,7438,7439,7440,7441"] The McPherson County Community Foundation hosted the 13th annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium and Teachers Workshop on July 30 and 31 at the McPherson Opera House, welcoming Kansas educators for two days of professional development focused on arts integration and concept-based learning. This year's theme,...

30 Jul Foundation Funds: Community Health

Posted at 15:25h in News

[caption id="attachment_7418" align="alignright" width="300"] The Lindsborg Outdoor Workout Park was completed with the help of a grant from a David J. Nutt Fund Grant. The park provides a free option for those interested in physical fitness.[/caption] One of the strengths of a community foundation is its...

23 Jul Foundation History: Match Day raises $145K for local groups

Posted at 16:20h in News

Over the years, the McPherson County Community Foundation's matching events have grown significantly through larger matching pools, more participating organizations, and longer giving periods. One thing, however, has remained the same: the Foundation's commitment to investing in the future of McPherson County's nonprofit organizations. This year,...

23 Jul Grant Helps Expand Health Department Programming

Posted at 15:56h in News

Last year, the McPherson County Health Department received a $10,000 grant through the McPherson County Community Foundation’s Mastermind McPherson County Grant cycle. The funding allowed MCHD to partner with Partnerships in Family Care and McPherson Medical and Surgical Associates to expand access to long-acting reversible...