As you consider your 2025 giving priorities, you’ll no doubt recall that writing a check to favorite charities is not the only way to support the causes you love. But sometimes it seems easiest to reach for the checkbook because it’s overwhelming to think about...
The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for February 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $52,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County Community Foundation General Grant: Opera Kansas - Opera...
The deadlines for several of our opportunities are approaching at the end of this week. High school seniors, STEM students, and organizations interested in taking advantage of the match must submit their respective applications by February 15. Scholarships: The upcoming deadline applies to both our Adult Learning...
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (“QCD”) is a useful tool if you’ve reached the age of 70 ½ and want to give to a designated, field-of-interest, or unrestricted fund at the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF). Indeed, in 2025, you can direct up to $108,000 from your...
The David J. Nutt Fund is inviting members of the Lindsborg community to participate in a survey to help guide the decision-making process for grant allocations. The fund’s mission is to support the development and progress of the entire Lindsborg community. Since 2018, the fund has...
A new year is in full swing, but you’ve still got plenty of time to consider your charitable impact and how you’d like to make a difference in 2025. A great way to do that is to reflect on the difference you’ve already made through...
The McPherson County Community Foundation's (MCCF) annual Match Week will take place March 3-7. A match of up to $110,000 is available for participating organizations, thanks to the Community 'Dream' Fund and a gift from the Gaeddert Family Fund. This will mark the 12th year...
You may still be recovering from a hectic end to 2024, but don’t let that stop your family from getting a jump on your charitable planning for 2025. As compelling as year-end giving may be, perhaps even more compelling are the reasons for planning and launching...
If you’ve not yet involved your children or grandchildren in your charitable giving, this may be the year to consider it! Children of all ages can benefit from learning even just a little bit about philanthropy and how charities improve the quality of life for...
Reminder: We have deadlines for our many scholarship opportunities approaching fast. Each will be closing at the endo of day, Feb. 15. Regular Scholarship Process: The Regular Scholarship cycle is for graduating McPherson County High School Seniors. Last year, the Foundation awarded more than $31,000 in...