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06 Jun

Posted at 14:49h in News

The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) has announced their grant recipients for June 2024. This cycle the Foundation released over $46,000 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. Full list of grant recipients:   McPherson County ‘Dream’ Fund   CASA- McPherson – $6,000   ...

30 May

Posted at 16:19h in Donor News

When you’re getting ready to make a contribution to a fund at the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) or other charity, you don’t have reach for the checkbook! Here are other (and typically more tax-savvy) options to consider. Marketable securities Gifts of long-term appreciated stock to a...

30 May

Posted at 16:05h in News

This February, Central Christian College (CCC) received a grant for $6,000 to go towards the purchase of Automated Electronic Defibrillator (AED) equipment. Lifesaving equipment that, for the college, is especially needed. It had been three years since the college had AEDs available on campus after previous...

30 May

Posted at 15:42h in News

In 2023 the McPherson County Community Foundation used the results of its Mastermind McPherson County survey to make decisions on grant making. A huge point of emphasis from the results was the need for mental health support. In Oct. MCCF released a grant of $6,980 to...

23 May

Posted at 15:32h in News

*RSVP by sending an email to Betsy@McPhersonFoundation.org* The Mastermind McPherson Community Summit will be hitting the road this year. In order to better reach the communities of McPherson County the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will be traveling to each community to share the results of...

16 May

Posted at 15:50h in News

When it comes to old buildings maintenance and repair are key to their preservation. Words the McPherson Opera House are all to familiar with. The Opera House, built in 1889, closed for operation in 1983 after almost 100 years of operation. Later that decade, thanks mostly...

16 May

Posted at 14:44h in Foundation Blog

*Story thanks to Smoky Valley High School*   Smoky Valley High School has been recognized by the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project for its exceptional contributions to energy education and sustainability. This prestigious acknowledgment highlights the school’s commitment to fostering environmental awareness and empowering students to...

15 May

Posted at 16:07h in Donor News

It’s graduation season, and that means education may be on your mind! The McPherson County Community Foundation can help you make a difference in the lives of young people by funding education. Certainly establishing a scholarship fund at the Foundation is one way to accomplish...