Author: mccfadmin
18 Sep Tax deduction? What tax deduction?
Posted at 17:05h
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Despite–or perhaps in light of–the recent whirlwind of commentary about new federal laws and the implications for the charitable deduction and charitable giving, it is really important keep in mind that for most individuals, the decision to give is driven by deeply personal factors–such as...
18 Sep Childcare Zones Grant Provides Technology Update for Licensed Centers
Posted at 16:54h
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Child care providers in McPherson and Marion counties will soon have access to new technology funding thanks to the recent Child Care Zones award. The funding will support the purchase of computers and tablets, allowing providers to take full advantage of Brightwheel and Playground, child care...
18 Sep McPherson County Community Foundation, local educators tour Blue Valley CAPS program
Posted at 16:42h
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On Wednesday, Sept. 19, representatives from the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) and staff from three county school districts toured the Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) facility in Overland Park. The CAPS program, launched 16 years ago by the Blue Valley School District,...
11 Sep Philanthropy is for everyone: Three tips for young adults
Posted at 16:12h
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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...
11 Sep Moundridge Community Foundation ‘Homegrown’ Grants announced
Posted at 15:59h
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[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...
11 Sep Foundation Announces Establishment of Galva Community Fund & Upcoming Match Week
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The McPherson County Community Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the Galva Community Fund. To kickstart the fund, anonymous donors have pledged $50,000 in matching dollars for the community of Galva. Every dollar given during this Match Week, September 29 through October 2, will...
04 Sep Lean on us: Five reasons to call the community foundation
Posted at 16:20h
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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...
04 Sep Inman Community Foundation announces 2025 Match Week
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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...