Halstead Community Foundation - Central Kansas Community Foundation

Making a Difference

For the Good of Halstead, Forever

The Halstead Community Foundation (HCF) is a public, charitable foundation transforming the Halstead community by making a difference right here at home. HCF was established in 2010 as an affiliate of the Central Kansas Community Foundation. Local leaders wanted to facilitate charitable giving opportunities for current, former and future residents of Halstead to make a lasting impact for generations to come. Governed by a board of directors with a diverse presence in the community, the foundation is working for positive change and is charged by the momentum of key leaders.

Click HERE for a list of funds available through the Halstead Community Foundation.

Advisory Board of Directors

Advisory Board of Directors
Myrla Haury, Chairman (2022 – present)
Katie Schoenhoff, Secretary (2021 – present)
Ethan Reimer, Treasurer (2019 – present)
Mark Denno, Immediate Past Chair (2021 – present)
Tyler Cotner (2024 – present)
Kaila Armendariz (2024 – present)
Brenda Sooter (2024 – present)
Tessa Wendling (2019 – present)

Past HCF Directors
Marcie Carr (2019 – 2024)
Ron Barry (2019 – 2022)
Cory Harrington, (2017 – 2021)
Dan Evans (2017 – 2023)
Tricia Weber (2017 – 2019)
Ed Campbell (2015 – 2018)
Bill Charlsen (2014 – 2019)
Tom Alstrom (2014 – 2019)
Jean Ann Gleason (2013 – 2015)
JaLayna Carmichael (2017 – May 2017)
Beth Ann Kingsley (2010 – 2017)*
Von Kaufman (2010 – 2017) *
Larry K Williams (2010 – 2017) *
Karen Alison Koehn (2010 – 2014) *
Phil Adams (2012 – 2015) *
Jarrod Panzer (2010 – 2014) *
Marge Talbott (2010 – 2013) *
Gene Haydock (2010 – 2013) *
*Founding Member

HCF March 2025 Newsletter

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HCF November 2024 Newsletter

Grants & Scholarship Information

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Halstead Community Foundation Grant Cycle
Since 2010, HCF has awarded more than $80,000 to local nonprofits and projects in areas of education, public health and wellness, organizations of faith and service, community beautification and recreation. HCF’s 2025 competitive grant cycle opens March 25, and online applications are accepted through April 28. More information is available HERE during the application period.

2024 HCF Grant Recipients
Halstead Cloverleaf 4-H Club – Main Street Beautification
Halstead First United Methodist Church – Perishable Foods Vouchers
Halstead Senior Center – Adopt-A-Meal Program
Halstead Interfaith Council – Community Vacation Bible School
Kansas Learning Center for Health – Creating Healthy and Safe Spaces
Neighbors Store – Neighbors Utility Fund

Additionally, HCF awarded the Halstead Housing Authority a $1,000 disaster relief grant to assist with cleanup following the May 19, 2024 storm.

Halstead Community Foundation Scholarship Cycle

HCF currently awards up to 10 scholarships to Halstead High School students. HCF’s 2025 scholarship cycle opens Feb 24, and online applications are accepted through March 30. Click HERE to learn more about HCF scholarships and additional opportunities available through other area foundations.

CKCF encourages grant recipients to share the Halstead Community Foundation logo on any public event materials. This logo can be used on your organization’s website, social media accounts or event printed materials.