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Foundation Seeks Volunteer Tax Preparers

Thursday, December 11

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation is seeking volunteers to help complete tax returns of McPherson County residents in 2026. These volunteers would be participants under the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program.The VITA program primarily serves:People who generally... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $34,800 in December

Thursday, December 11

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... Read More.

Monica Frye to Join Kansas Sampler Foundation Staff

Monday, November 24

INMAN, Kan. — The Kansas Sampler Foundation is excited to announce that Monica Frye will be joining the team as the Explore Kansas Program Manager in January 2026. Monica brings years of experience as a relationship builder from her work at McPherson College and... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Honors Becky Goss as 2025 Philanthropist of the Year

Friday, November 21

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation honored its founding director last night and presented Becky Goss, who is stepping down at year's end, as the 2025 Philanthropist of the Year.MCCF Board Chair Trenton Ruxlow Said the award recognizes someone who embraces the... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Philanthropist of the Year: Becky Goss

Thursday, November 20

At 6:00 p.m. tonight at the McPherson Opera House, celebrate the remarkable legacy of Becky Goss, this year’s Philanthropist of the Year. For 25 years, Becky has poured her heart into McPherson County, serving on numerous nonprofit boards, championing community projects and leading the Foundation... Read More.

Hutch Rec Foundation & Dillon Nature Center Foundation Accepting Applications for Appointment

Tuesday, November 18

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Both the Hutch Rec Foundation and Dillon Nature Center Foundation are currently accepting applications for board appointments. The Dillon Nature Center Foundation’s mission is to support the nature center by advocating for program improvements and recreational opportunities through charitable giving. The board... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Launches Reverse Scholarship Program

Thursday, November 13

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) is pleased to announce the launch of its Reverse Scholarship Program, a new effort under the Foundation’s McPherson County Professional Recruitment (McPherson County CPR) initiative.McPherson County CPR is designed to attract and retain college or... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Scholarship Process Opens Nov. 15

Thursday, October 30

MCPHERSON, KAN. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) regular and adult learning scholarship application processes will officially open on Nov. 15, 2025. Requirements of scholarships will vary, but applications will be accepted from all graduating students or adult learners in McPherson County. The final... Read More.

Moundridge Community Foundation Hosts 10th Annual Match Week

Thursday, October 16

MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. — The Moundridge Community Foundation (MCF) has announced that its 10th annual Match Week will take place Nov. 3-7.For 2025, MCF received two grants from the Patterson Family Foundation, each providing $50,000 in matching funds. One grant will match donations made to... Read More.

Scullion Ties For 4th At Ryan Palmer Foundation Classic

Thursday, October 16

Hutchinson CC Sports InformationAMARILLO, Texas – Sophomore Corey Scullion posted three-straight under-par rounds to lead the No. 5-ranked Hutchinson Community College men's golf team on Wednesday at the West Texas A&M Ryan Palmer Foundation Invitational at the Amarillo Country Club.Scullion had a very steady tournament... Read More.

McPherson City Commission Approves Testing and Repair Work at McPherson Water Park

Tuesday, October 14

McPHERSON, Kan. — The McPherson City Commission has approved additional testing and repair work to the water line that serves the water side, lazy river and splash pad at the McPherson Water Park, which were inoperable much of last season. The project will entail... Read More.

McPherson County Community Foundation Releases $63,000 in October

Thursday, October 9

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation and the Moundridge Foundation have announced their grant recipients for October 2025. This cycle the Foundation released over $63,520 to organizations across the county. These distributions came from three different community funds. McPherson County General Grants Kansas... Read More.