The McPherson County Community Foundation is making it easier than ever for residents to connect with Foundation staff through a new series of community office hours that will take place throughout McPherson County this year. Beginning July 14, a rotating cast of MCCF staff will visit...
The McPherson County Community Foundation, Marquette Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for June 2026. This cycle the Foundation released over $72,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community funds. McPherson County General Grants USD418 - Reality...
[caption id="attachment_7315" align="alignright" width="344"] Mackinze Marcott stands next to a display plane on Embry-Riddle's campus in Prescott, AZ[/caption] For one week this summer, two McPherson County students traded their classrooms for aircraft design labs, engineering projects and a glimpse into life at one of the country's...
[caption id="attachment_7308" align="alignright" width="363"] Pictured: The Kaufman Family and Moundridge Lions Club is presented with the matching grant for $20,000[/caption] Last week, the Moundridge Community Foundation awarded a $20,000 matching grant to the Moundridge Lions Club to support the replacement of public playground equipment. The project, originally...
[caption id="attachment_6612" align="alignright" width="410"] Camp Invention, hosted in McPherson KS, provides stem learning in a hands on and engaging fashion.[/caption] As we move into the summer months, programs and activities for kids will be taking place across the county. If you’re looking for ways to keep...
The Moundridge Lions Club has completed the first of two 25th Anniversary Grants awarded to the community of Moundridge. The grant helped the group acquire a grill that can be used to provide food at community events. The grill will make its debut this weekend at...
[caption id="attachment_7285" align="alignright" width="225"] Volunteers help finish the pedestrian bridge on the Meadowlark Trail. The trail re-opened in April[/caption] The Meadowlark Trail held its grand opening in April of this year, establishing a well-built 12-mile trail between the cities of McPherson and Lindsborg. The trail has...
[caption id="attachment_7249" align="alignright" width="417"] The Troy Miller 'Field of Dreams' was completed in 2024. The project received funding from the David J. Nutt Fund to make the field playable in competition.[/caption] One of the strengths of a community foundation is its ability to support many different...
[caption id="attachment_5514" align="alignright" width="331"] Carrie Brock, Owner of Carrie Brock Clinical Therapy Services, utilized her loan to help open her doors in 2024. Her services helped address mental health needs within the county.[/caption] The McPherson County Community Foundation has reopened applications for potential loans through its...
The McPherson County Community Foundation has announced the addition of a new reverse scholarship to the McPherson County Professional Recruitment (CPR) program. The new tiered scholarship is designed to support individuals who plan to move, or have recently moved, to McPherson County for employment. Funding may...