Author: mccfadmin

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...

The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is now accepting appointments for its newly launched Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Appointments will be available on select days from Feb. 10 through Mar. 31. The VITA program, operated by the IRS for over 50 years, provides free...

Your family may be among those who are taking their charitable giving budgets more seriously this year, given uncertainty surrounding interest rates, potential new legislation, and possible stock market swings.  At the same time, you also know that our community’s needs continue to rise. As 2025...

Lindsborg, a city rich in history, is home to historical landmarks like the 1904 Worlds Fair Swedish Pavilion and figures such as artist Birger Sandzén. The community has long worked to preserve its rich heritage, but now that media formats are rapidly changing, protecting these...

The McPherson County Community Foundation is partnering with McPherson County Research and Extension and the McPherson Public Library to host a grant writing workshop. The workshop will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, at the McPherson County Research and Extension office,...