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.

HCF Match Month Kicks Off July 10, 2026!

This summer, the Halstead Community Foundation is working to raise $200,000 to unlock a generous $100,000 matching gift from the Patterson Family Foundation, creating an extraordinary opportunity to support local nonprofits, award scholarships and invest in projects that make Halstead stronger, more vibrant and more connected.

Starting July 10, every dollar you give to the HCF fund* of your choice will be matched at 25% until we reach our $200,000 goal or until the campaign ends August 10 (*donations to donor advised funds cannot be matched).

The remaining 25% of matching dollars will support HCF’s Impact Fund, used to make grants to community organizations and projects, and the HCF Operating Endowment, helping ensure we can serve Halstead well into the future. Matching funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring gifts receive the full available match.

Click here to see a list of HCF funds

Click here for more information about HCF’s match month

Help HCF “Grow the Glow” in Riverside Park

Building on the overwhelmingly positive response after the 2025 holiday season, we are inviting donors to help us “grow the glow” as we leverage our upcoming matching opportunity to expand the Christmas light display in Riverside Park. Gifts designated to the Halstead Community Improvement Fund will receive an additional 25% match, meaning your contribution will be matched at 50% until we reach $50,000 in total donations or max out our $200,000 goal. Whether you choose to give as an individual, family, business or organization, there are opportunities at every level to help grow an attraction that strengthens community pride and draws visitors to Halstead.

Click here for more information about sponsorship levels and opportunities.

Don’t Miss the Festive Fun

HCF we will kick off our match month with a festive 12 Days of Christmas in July. From July 10-21, we invite you to join in a fun-filled mix of fundraising efforts and free community events designed to bring everyone together and spread some mid-year cheer!

Click HERE to sign up for the Run, Run Rudolph 5K Fun Run/Walk
Click HERE to sign up for the Holly Jolly Cornhole Tournament

Advisory Board of Directors

Katie Schoenhoff, Chair (2021 – present)

Alex Williams Vice-Chair (2025 – present)

Kaila Armendariz, Secretary (2024 – present)

Past HCF Directors
Mark Denno (2021 – 2025)
Ethan Reimer (2019 – 2025)
Tessa Wendling (2019 – 2025)
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 Summer 2026 Newsletter

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Newsletter Archives

HCF Winter 2026 Newsletter
HCF Fall 2025 Newsletter
HCF Summer 2025 Newsletter
HCF March 2025 Newsletter
HCF November 2024 Newsletter

Grants & Scholarship Information

CKCF Grants Page CKCF Scholarships Page

Halstead Community Foundation Grant Cycle

Since 2010, HCF has awarded nearly $90,000 to local nonprofits and projects in areas of education, public health and wellness, organizations of faith and service, community beautification and recreation. HCF’s 2026 competitive grant cycle will open April 6 and close May 6. Click Here for more information.

2025 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
Post 231 American Legion Auxiliary – Wreaths Across America program and updates to Civil War Memorial
Halstead Historical Society – archival materials
United Way of Harvey & Marion Counties – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for Halstead families
Kansas Learning Center for Health – landscaping and beautification projects
Halstead High School Choir – New York City trip to perform at Carnegie Hall
HCF – Christmas light display in Riverside Park

Halstead Community Foundation Scholarship Cycle

HCF currently awards up to 12 scholarships to Halstead High School students. Our 2026 scholarship cycle will open in late February 2026. More information about scholarships will be available HERE when the application cycle opens.

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.