McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for December 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $34,800 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds.
McPherson County General Grants
Night to Shine – $2,000
We’re planning the 2nd annual Night to Shine: a prom-like experience for individuals 14 and older with special needs, founded by the Tim Tebow Foundation. This international event, now hosted in McPherson County, is designed to celebrate each guest as honored, special and includes a red carpet walk, dinner, dance, karaoke, and more.
McPherson Museum – McPherson Museum computer project – $3,140
This project aims to upgrade the computers at the museum. Our computers are several years old and are very slow and outdated. None of our current computers are compatible with the new Windows 11 and we will no longer be able to get security updates on our old computers.
Central Christian College Foundation – Interactive
Smartboard for CCCK Education Department Model Classroom – $2,000
Our Education Department seeks funding to purchase an interactive smartboard for our model classroom. This technology has become standard in nearly all K-12 schools, and it’s vital that our students gain real, hands-on experience using it before entering the field. The smartboard will allow faculty to model effective teaching practices while giving students opportunities to design, present, and collaborate using the same tools they’ll encounter in modern classrooms.
McPherson Resource Council – McPherson County Christmas Food Baskets – $5,000
The McPherson County Resource Council Food Basket program provides non-perishable and perishable food to families in need at Christmas Time.
David J. Nutt for Lindsborg
Lindsborg At Work – Downtown Sound System – $9,500
Lindsborg at Work is the collective arm of the Lindsborg business community.
USD 400 – Climbing Wall Mats – $3,220
Soderstrom Elementary Physical Education Department is seeking grant funding to complete a climbing wall that will significantly enhance our physical education program and support whole-child development.
Bethany College – Soloists for the 145th Annual Messiah Festival – $2,500
Each spring since 1882, the College and community have united for the Messiah Festival of the Arts, highlighted by Handel’s Messiah-the longest- running annual performance in North America.
Moundridge Community Foundation
Moundridge Rec Commission – Safety At Greer Gym – $5,000
Install card readers on two entry doors
Kansas Learning Center for Health – Creating a Healthier tomorrow – $2,465
Through our “Creating a Healthier Tomorrow” initiative, we will deliver 5 targeted health education programs to grades PreK-3; program topics include body systems and nutrition.
