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“Philanthropy” may sound like something reserved for wealthy, “mature” adults, but that’s not at all the case. At the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), we work with individuals of every generation, from young adults to retirees and everyone in between. Young adults in particular are getting...

[caption id="attachment_6766" align="alignright" width="305"] Free Air in Moundridge — $3,575[/caption] MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Community Foundation (MCF) has awarded the first round of grants from its “Homegrown” grant series. The program is designed to spark sustainable, community-driven change by empowering local residents to take ownership of...

In an economic and legislative environment full of unpredictability, we encourage you to tap the knowledgeable team at the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF)–perhaps even more than you have in the past.  If you’ve already established a donor-advised or other type of fund at MCCF, you’re...

The Inman Community Foundation (ICF) has announced that its annual Match Week will take place Sept. 26 through Oct. 3. For 2025, ICF received two grants from the Patterson Family Foundation, each providing $50,000 in matching funds. One grant will match donations made to local organizational...

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation’s (MCCF) Suicide Prevention and Awareness Walk will take place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday Sept. 27. The event. meant to bring light to the nationwide epidemic, is open to the public, with participants welcome to...

Many people think of succession planning as something only relevant to businesses or nonprofits. However, it's equally important when considering the legacy you want to leave through philanthropy—including being intentional about what happens to your donor-advised fund at the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) after...

The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is now accepting applications for its Mastermind McPherson County grant process. Applications are open through Sept. 30 for county nonprofits, government entities and community groups. To be considered, projects must address one of the key priorities identified in the Mastermind...

It’s time for back-to-school planning! If education is on your mind, you’re in good company. Charitable giving to education rose in 2024 to more than $58 billion! If education and related causes are important to you, the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) can help you...

Phase one included opening up the front entrance, creating a dedicated space for the used bookstore, adding small focus rooms for studying, and updating the facility’s front lighting. Funding for the work was supported in part by grants from the David J. Nutt Fund. Last year,...