The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) summer scholarship process will open on Sat. June 15. There will be three opportunities available, including one for adult learning opportunities. The process will close on Mon. July 15th. These opportunities offer an option for those students who may have...
Welcome to summer! We've put together six tips to keep in mind as you plan your charitable giving for the coming months, years, and even decades. As always, Our team at the McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is happy to be a resource! Donate appreciated stock...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is committed to providing timely updates on legal and policy developments to help you stay on top of best practices in charitable planning. In that spirit, donor-advised funds and the rules governing these vehicles are topics that are popping...
*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...
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...
*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...