
“Building a Stronger Hesston Through Charitable Giving“
Hesston Community Foundation supports projects in areas of education, public health and wellness, retirement living, organizations of faith and service, town parks and recreation and our underserved populations. HCF strives to become a better place for all our citizens, now and in the years to come.
Hesston Community Foundation Match Month!
September 1st-30th – 2026
Scholarship Awardees

Craig Ewy Memorial Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Elijah Roth
Pictured (Left to Right) – Harley McCormick, Elijah Roth, Jeni Ewy

Lamb Family Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Isaac Swartzendruber
Hesston Excellence in the Arts Scholarship
2026 Recipients: Allie Soeken and Trey Buffington
Newton Women of the Year Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Emma Gudeman
Pictured (Left to Right) – Emma Gudeman, Allie Soeken, Isaac Swartzendruber, Mike Lamb, Trey Buffington, Susan Lamb

Kris Roth Memorial Scholarship
2026 Recipients: Tim van Bergeijk, Isaac Swartzendruber, Emma Gudeman
Pictured (Left to Right) – Elijah Roth, Tim van Bergeijk, Isaac Swartzendruber, Emma Gudeman, Derek Roth, Josiah Roth

Donna Schadler Scholarship
2026 Recipient: Angela Ewert
Pictured – Angela Ewert, Donna Schadler

G51 Scholarship
2026 Recipients: Brynley Funk, Tim van Bergeijk, Ethan Schrag, Isaac Swartzendruber.
Pictured (Left to Right) – Susan Swartzendruber, Brynley Funk, Tim van Bergeijk, Ethan Schrag, Isaac Swartzendruber, Clayton Spencer, Gary Spencer
Congratulations to all our recipients!
2025 Grant Cycle
Congratulations to the recipients of two Hesston Community Foundation grant cycles – USD 460 and a general cycle for charities. Over $22,000 was granted!

USD 460 Education Grantees
5th grade teachers (Noah Lindfers, Alisha Baughman, Audrey Magill) – 5th grade Field Trip, Dianna Funk – Music Play Theme and Variations, Kate Jelle – 3rd grade Community Kindness Project, Matt Richardson – Health Science, Tammi Krehbiel – CPR Manikins, Emie Novack – Wellness Day, Shea Neufeld – HES Art Supplies, Rhonda Unruh – HES Library Resources, Melissa Bauerle – Pumpkin Patch Field Trip, Courtney Goering – 4th grade Field Trip, Dawn Lafferty – Self-Regulations Tools and Teaching Resources, Candace Jost – HMS Counselor Supplies (not pictured)

Community Charity Grantees
Rachel Bachman – Big Brothers Big Sisters, Zach Bergen – Hesston Fire/EMS, Vickie Donaldson – Kansas Learning Center for Health, Lori Gingerich – STEAMwSeniors, George Arnold & Glenda Maury – Hesston Area Senior Center, Andy Sharp & Lisa Longacher – Hesston College, Courtney Warden & Kelsey Sharp – Swather Power Club
Staff

Associate Director
Contact Us:
Mail:
Hesston Community Foundation
P.O. Box 399
Hesston, KS 67062
Phone: 620-869-3061
Email: kristie@centralkansascf.org
Advisory Board of Directors












Contact the Hesston Community Foundation
Mailing Address:
Hesston Community Foundation
P.O. Box 399
Hesston, KS 67062
Phone:
(620) 869-3061
Email:
kristie@centralkansascf.org

