McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce that the David J. Nutt Legacy grant cycle is open now through Jan. 15, 2026. All organizations operating within the Lindsborg community are eligible to apply.
The Legacy grant cycle provides an opportunity for the fund to award transformative grants that benefit both the Lindsborg community and the organizations that serve it. This application period, which opens only once each fiscal year, allows organizations to submit detailed proposals for capital campaigns, programs or projects that require significant financial support.
There is no maximum request amount for this cycle. The final total awarded will be determined by the David J. Nutt Fund committee based on the number and size of the applications received. During the most recent cycle, the fund distributed $232,375 to three organizations.
As part of the annual Legacy grant process, the David J. Nutt Fund committee seeks public input on all submitted applications through a community survey. The survey outlines the scope of each project and the amount requested. While final approval rests with the committee, community feedback is taken into consideration when determining grant awards. More information on the community survey will be released in late Jan.
More on the previous David J. Nutt Legacy Grant Recipients.
About the David J. Nutt Fund
The fund was established in 2017 with a $7.5 million gift from the estate of David J. Nutt, a former Lindsborg resident who credited the community with shaping his life. His endowment created a permanent resource to support organizations working to improve the lives of Lindsborg residents.
The first round of grants was awarded in 2018, with $25,000 going to 12 organizations. Since then, the fund’s impact has steadily grown. In 2019, it awarded $205,500 in grants. In 2024, the fund awarded $414,168, pushing its total giving past $2 million.
The David J. Nutt Fund continues to show the lasting power of endowments and generosity. Thanks to David Nutt’s gift, Lindsborg is forever changed for the better.
