Starting July 1, the interface for both our grants and scholarship management systems will be updated. While the core functionality will remain the same, we understand that any change to a system can impact your workflow. Below are answers to some common questions to help...
The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) Board of Directors held its annual retreat Wednesday, participating in a four-hour session designed to strengthen board engagement and deepen understanding of the foundation’s operations and potential impact. As part of the retreat, board members explored hypothetical community crisis...
The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for June 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $195,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from four different community funds. McPherson County Community Foundation General Grants: McPherson Senior Center –...
“Philanthropist” is a big word that often conjures up images of the ultra-wealthy making big donations to charities, especially when people like Bill Gates have been in the headlines lately. But the definition is much broader than that. Merriam-Webster defines “philanthropist” as “one who makes...
[gallery ids="6573,6575,6576,6577,6578,6579,6580,6582,6581"] Last Thursday the McPherson Opera house hosted a performance of the opera show Staggerwing. The show, presented by Opera Kansas, celebrates Wichita's legacy of innovation in flight. The show honors the 1936 Bendix Trophy victory of Louise Thaden and Blanche Noyes and aviation pioneers...
The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) and the Marion County Child Care Task Force have been selected as recipients of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s (KDHE) and All in for Kansas Kids Child Care Zones grant. The initiative is funded by a federal Preschool...
In March, the David J. Nutt Fund, administered by the McPherson County Community Foundation, awarded a $9,295 grant to American Legion Post 140 to purchase 300 aluminum grave markers and flag holders for veterans buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Lindsborg. The grave markers serve as semi-permanent...
As 2025 continues to deliver twists and turns, it’s important to keep talking about philanthropy. Charitable giving is a vital strategy for you, even in times of economic uncertainty. Here are three trends to watch as you guide your way through an unpredictable era and...
If you’ve been around foundations over the years, you’ve certainly heard the term “charitable remainder trust,” sometimes called a “CRT.” For most attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, CRTs don’t come along every day. Because a CRT can be such an effective planning tool in certain situations,...
Becky Goss, president and CEO of the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF), has been invited to serve as a grant reviewer for the 2025 J.M.K. Innovation Prize, a prestigious national program administered by the J.M. Kaplan Fund. The fund awards 10 prizes, each including a $150,000...