Match Campaign – Peabody Community Foundation
2024-11-26 - 2024-12-26 | Peabody Community Foundation, PO Box 18, Peabody, KS, 66866, United States
From November 26 – December 26, Peabody Community Foundation (PCF) is hosting their Patterson Family Match Event. Contributions during this month-long event will be matched to reach our goal of $70,000. In addition to supporting the fund, 25% of the matching funds from your gift will support PCF’s operating fund. Thank you for your support!
Click here to view eligible funds.

Valley Center Community Foundation Pie Auction
2024-11-26 17:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | The Highlands, 7575 E 101st N, Valley Center, KS, 67147, United States
The Valley Center Community Foundation will be having its annual Awards Ceremony and Pie Auction on Tuesday, November 26 from 5 – 11pm at The Highlands. Join us for this fun and entertaining event!

Peabody Community Foundation Pie Auction
2024-11-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Peabody Senior Citizens’ Center, 106 N Walnut, Peabody, KS, 66866, United States
The Peabody Community Foundation is hosting its annual Pie Auction on Tuesday, November 26 from 6:30 – 8:30pm at the Peabody Senior Center.
This is being held as a part of the Patterson Family Foundation match campaign where donations are matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000, between November 26 – December 26, 2024. Matched funds will be dispersed 75% to the fund designated by the donor, and 25% to the PCF Operating Budget.

Thanksgiving Holiday - CKCF Offices Closed
2024-11-28 - 2024-11-29
The CKCF Offices will be CLOSED on Nov 28 & 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. To contact us, please visit our CKCF Staff page.

Match Campaign - Central Kansas Community Foundation
2024-12-01 - 2024-12-31 | Central Kansas Community Foundation, 400 South Main St, Suite 100, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
During December, CKCF is hosting their Patterson Family Foundation match event. Contributions during this month-long event will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000. Matched funds will be dispersed 60% to participating managed funds, and 40% to the CKCF Operating Budget.
Click here to view eligible funds.

Team 935 Fund Match Campaign for Newton High School Robotics
2024-12-02 - 2024-12-13
Join the NHS Robotics team in their match event where your generous donation to the TEAM 935 Fund will be matched dollar for dollar between Dec. 2-13, 2024! This fund is a component fund of North Newton Community Foundation. Donate Today!

CKCF Giving Tuesday - Open House & Ribbon Cutting
2024-12-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Central Kansas Community Foundation, 400 South Main St, Suite 100, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF) will be having a Giving Tuesday event on December 3rd. An Open House will take place from 10am – 2pm, and the Newton Chamber will be having a ribbon cutting at 10:30am celebrating our new affiliate office space (just down the hall from our main office)! Refreshments will be served. We are looking forward to seeing everyone!
This event is a part of the Patterson Family Foundation match campaign where donations are matched dollar for dollar, up to $70,000, between December 1 – 31, 2024. Matched funds will be dispersed 60% to participating managed funds, and 40% to the CKCF Operating Budget.
Click here to view eligible CKCF Funds.

Women's Community Foundation Grant Awards & Giving Tuesday Celebration!
2024-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Newton Recreation Center, 415 N Poplar Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
The Women’s Community Foundation will be hosting their 2024 Grant Awards and having a Giving Tuesday Celebration on Tuesday, December 3 from 11am – 1pm at the Newton Recreation Center. Join us as we recognize some wonderful organizations in our community!

Goessel Community Foundation - #GivingTuesday
2024-12-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Goessel High School Gymnasium, 100 E Main St, Goessel, KS, 67053, United States
The Goessel Community Foundation (GCF) will be having a Giving Tuesday Celebration on Tuesday, December 3 from 5pm – 7pm at the Goessel High School Gymnasium. Join us as we display our grant and scholarship recipients, while accepting year end donations. GCF will also be distributing some mini-basketballs at half time! Join us for an evening of fun and philanthropy!

Hillsboro Community Foundation Giving Tuesday @ Pizza Hut
2024-12-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Pizza Hut, 903 E D St, Hillsboro, KS, 67063, United States
Pizza For A Cause
The Hillsboro Community Foundation will be having a Giving Tuesday event at Pizza Hut on Tuesday, December 3 from 5 – 8pm. Hillsboro Pizza Hut will be donating 20% of the sales that evening to the Hillsboro Community Foundation. Please join us for a delicious dinner and help us raise funds for our community. We hope to see you there!

Board Member Orientation
2024-12-05 12:00 - 13:00
This orientation is being provided by Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF) as an introduction to CKCF and their role as host foundation along with the affiliate service model. 19 affiliate foundation are under the umbrella of CKCF and have local advisory boards.
Zoom Link: Click Here
Meeting ID: 846 1579 4581
Passcode: [REDACTED]
CLICK HERE for Agenda
Documents can be found in the Drop Box
Watch Recording

Downtown Christmas - Hillsboro Community Foundation
2024-12-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, 110 N. Main St, Hillsboro, KS, 67063, United States
The Hillsboro Community Foundation (HCF) will be participating in Hillsboro’s Downtown Christmas activities on Saturday, December 7th. HCF will be located in the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce at 110 N. Main. Join us in this fun community Christmas event!

Peabody Community Foundation - Come Home for Christmas Parade
2024-12-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Peabody, Walnut St, Peabody, KS, 66866, United States
Peabody Community Foundation is excited to be participating in the Come Home for Christmas Parade on Dec 7 at 4pm! We look forward to seeing you at this fun, festive holiday activity!

Enjoy a Community Christmas Celebration with the Burrton Community Foundation!
2024-12-14 15:00 - 19:00 | City of Burrton, Burrton Ave, Burrton, 67020, United States
The Burrton Community Foundation is having a free “shopping” event for kids, along with a visit from Santa, a social hour for adults, and a community meal on December 14 from 3 – 7pm in the Burrton City Hall Auditorium. Join us in this special community Christmas event!

CKCF Foundation Connection - First Friday Zoom - January 3
2025-01-03 12:00 - 13:00
Join us at NOON on Zoom the First Friday of each Month during 2025 for “Foundation Connection.”
Each month we will host these zoom meetings on a variety of topics. This is a time for Q & A so please join us to learn more!
Monthly Topics* Include:
January 3 – Scholarships & Grants Calendar (Watch Recording)
February 7 – Spendable Balances for Endowment Funds
March 7 – Event Planning and Responsibilities
April 4 – Financials – Year End 2024, First Q Review & Audit
May 2 – External Grant Processes
June 6 – Purposeful Community Engagement – Leadership Roles – Metrics
July 11 – Evaluate – Achievements (Mid-Year, Remainder of Year)
August 1 – Assessing Spendable Balances – Preparing for Nov. 1 deadline
September 5 – 2026 Budget Planning and Other Reporting
October 3 – KACF Conference Session preparation
November 7 – Appreciation – Volunteers, Donors, Partners
December 5 – Year-End Giving Schedule and New Year Opportunities
(*topics are subject to change)
Join Monthly Zoom Meeting Here

Burrton Community Foundation - Indoor Farmers' Market
2025-01-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Burrton City Hall, 203 N. Burrton Ave, Burrton, KS, 67020, United States
The Burrton Community Foundation is continuing their popular Farmers’ Market they hosted over the summer months, with an Indoor Farmers’ Market on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Join us between 9am – 12pm at Burrton City Hall and check out all the unique vendors!

Peabody Community Foundation Pancake Day
2025-02-01 07:00 - 11:00 | Peabody Burns High School, 506 Elm Street, Peabody, KS, 66866, United States
The Peabody Community Foundation will be having its annual Pancake Day race festivities and Grant Awards presentation on February 1st from 7 – 11am at Peabody-Burns Jr. Sr. High School. Please join us to celebrate our recipients!

CKCF Foundation Connection - First Friday Zoom – February 7
2025-02-07 12:00 - 13:00
Join us at NOON on Zoom the First Friday of each Month during 2025 for “Foundation Connection.”
Each month we will host these zoom meetings on a variety of topics. This is a time for Q & A so please join us to learn more!
Monthly Topics* Include:
January 3 – Scholarships & Grants Calendar (Watch Recording)
February 7 – Spendable Balances for Endowment Funds (Watch Recording)
March 7 – Event Planning and Responsibilities
April 4 – Financials – Year End 2024, First Q Review & Audit
May 2 – External Grant Processes
June 6 – Purposeful Community Engagement – Leadership Roles – Metrics
July 11 – Evaluate – Achievements (Mid-Year, Remainder of Year)
August 1 – Assessing Spendable Balances – Preparing for Nov. 1 deadline
September 5 – 2026 Budget Planning and Other Reporting
October 3 – KACF Conference Session preparation
November 7 – Appreciation – Volunteers, Donors, Partners
December 5 – Year-End Giving Schedule and New Year Opportunities
(*topics are subject to change)
Join Monthly Zoom Meeting Here

Burrton Community Foundation Valentine's Party
2025-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 | Burrton City Hall, 203 N. Burrton Ave, Burrton, KS, 67020, United States
The Burrton Community Foundation is hosting a Valentine’s Party on Saturday, February 8 from 4-6pm at Burrton City Hall. Join us to socialize and learn more about the Burrton Community Foundation!

Dinnerless Dinner - Fredonia Area Community Foundation
2025-02-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Fredonia High School, 300 N 6th St, Fredonia, KS, 66736, United States
The Fredonia Area Community Foundation is excited for its annual Dinnerless Dinner, a benefit for the Fredonia Youth Philanthropy Giving Fund (FYP)! The event includes appetizers and desserts (no dinner!) on Saturday, February 8th from 6 – 8 pm at the Fredonia Junior Senior High School. This event is organized by the students of FYP. They will introduce each of the 2024 grant recipients, who will give brief presentations about their projects. Join us for a fun evening of food, music and philanthropy!

Board Member Orientation
2025-02-27 12:00 - 13:00
This orientation is being provided by Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF) as an introduction to CKCF and their role as host foundation along with the affiliate service model. 19 affiliate foundation are under the umbrella of CKCF and have local advisory boards.
Zoom Link: Click Here
Meeting ID: 873 5225 3468
Passcode: [REDACTED]
CLICK HERE for Agenda
Documents can be found in the Drop Box
Watch RECORDING

Chamber Chat Breakfast - El Dorado Community Foundation
2025-03-05 08:00 - 09:00 | El Dorado Civic Center, 201 E Central Ave, El Dorado, KS, 67042, United States
The El Dorado Community Foundation will be participating in the Chamber Chat Breakfast on March 5th at 8am at the El Dorado Civic Center. Breakfast will be served while members of the community chat about current community events and the El Dorado Community Foundation Board will introduce themselves. Join us to network and learn more about the foundation!

CKCF Affiliate Summit - LEGACY: PLANNED GIVING AND DISASTER REPONSE
2025-03-06 12:00 - 16:30 | Sand Creek Event Center, 1601 S Anderson Ave, NEWTON, KS, 67114, United States
CKCF is hosting it’s Annual Affiliate Summit on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The event will be held from 12:00pm – 4:30pm at the Sand Creek Event Center, 1601 S. Anderson, Newton, KS 67114.
All CKCF and Affiliate Board Members and Staff are invited to attend! Register below to save your seat for this annual gathering focused on Planned Giving and Disaster Response.
Guest Speakers include:
Mike Lamb, Planned Giving Expert
Cari Cullen, Center for Disaster Philanthropy
REGISTER HERE

CKCF Foundation Connection - First Friday Zoom – March 7
2025-03-07 12:00 - 13:00
Join us at NOON on Zoom the First Friday of each Month during 2025 for “Foundation Connection.”
Each month we will host these zoom meetings on a variety of topics. This is a time for Q & A so please join us to learn more!
Monthly Topics* Include:
January 3 – Scholarships & Grants Calendar (Watch Recording)
February 7 – Spendable Balances for Endowment Funds (Watch Recording)
March 7 – Event Planning and Responsibilities (Watch Recording)
April 4 – Financials – Year End 2024, First Q Review & Audit
May 2 – External Grant Processes
June 6 – Purposeful Community Engagement – Leadership Roles – Metrics
July 11 – Evaluate – Achievements (Mid-Year, Remainder of Year)
August 1 – Assessing Spendable Balances – Preparing for Nov. 1 deadline
September 5 – 2026 Budget Planning and Other Reporting
October 3 – KACF Conference Session preparation
November 7 – Appreciation – Volunteers, Donors, Partners
December 5 – Year-End Giving Schedule and New Year Opportunities
(*topics are subject to change)
Join Monthly Zoom Meeting Here

Shamrock Fest 2025 - Fredonia Area Community Foundation
2025-03-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Fredonia VFW, 10283 Harper Road, Fredonia, KS, 66736, United States
Save the date for the Fredonia Area Community Foundation “Shamrock Fest 2025” on Saturday, March 8 at the Fredonia VFW (10283 Harper Road). This fun, annual event benefits the FACF and includes dinner, a live auction, silent auction, musical entertainment, and a presentation from the FACF grant recipients. The doors open at 5 pm! Tickets will be available at Community National Bank, First National Bank in Fredonia, and FirstOak Bank in Fredonia.
Purchase Tickets Today!

CKCF Foundation Connection - First Friday Zoom – April 4
2025-04-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join us at NOON on Zoom the First Friday of each Month during 2025 for “Foundation Connection.”
Each month we will host these zoom meetings on a variety of topics. This is a time for Q & A so please join us to learn more!
Monthly Topics* Include:
January 3 – Scholarships & Grants Calendar (Watch Recording)
February 7 – Spendable Balances for Endowment Funds (Watch Recording)
March 7 – Event Planning and Responsibilities (Watch Recording)
April 4 – Financials – Year End 2024, First Q Review & Audit (Watch Recording)
May 9 – External Grant Processes
June 6 – Purposeful Community Engagement – Leadership Roles – Metrics
July 11 – Evaluate – Achievements (Mid-Year, Remainder of Year)
August 1 – Assessing Spendable Balances – Preparing for Nov. 1 deadline
September 5 – 2026 Budget Planning and Other Reporting
October 3 – KACF Conference Session preparation
November 7 – Appreciation – Volunteers, Donors, Partners
December 5 – Year-End Giving Schedule and New Year Opportunities
(*topics are subject to change)
Join Monthly Zoom Meeting Here

CKCF Spring Soiree
2025-04-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Son Wray Ranch, 5420 NW 24th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Central Kansas Community Foundation will be hosting its’ third annual Spring Soirée on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Son Wray Ranch in Newton, KS. The doors open at 5:30pm and dinner begins at 6:00pm. The purpose of the evening and benefit auction is to raise dollars for CKCF’s operating fund and toward its mission of “Building Stronger Communities Through Charitable Giving.” The evening includes dinner, dessert, a benefit auction for both silent and live, and recognition of area volunteers and philanthropists of the year.
Tickets are $50 per person. Table of 6 is $250.
Sponsorship Levels available:
Lily Sponsorship $2,500
Orchid Sponsorship $1,000
Tulip Sponsorship $500
Table Sponsorship $250
Purchase Tickets and/or Become a Sponsor
More Event Info Here
Or visit our website to learn more!

State of the Foundation 2025
2025-04-18 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
Angie Tatro, CEO of Central Kansas Community Foundation, will provide a State of the Foundation address of current events and statistics. CKCF’s Primary Investment Manager, Graystone Consulting, will provide a report on the investment pool and also share market considerations. Please join to learn more about our vision for the future from an operational and financial perspective. Everyone is welcome.
Zoom Link: Click Here
Meeting ID: 893 1075 8244
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Watch Recording

Rundstrom 2-Person Best Ball Golf Tournament - Hillsboro Community Foundation
2025-04-26 13:00 - 18:00 | Hillsboro Golf Course, 1001 S. Ash St, Hillsboro, KS, 67063, United States
The 46th Annual Rundstrom 2-Person Best Ball Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 26th at the Hillsboro Golf Course. Check-in starts at 12:15pm with a Shotgun start at 1:00pm. Cost is $100 per team and includes side games. The proceeds from the tournament support the Paul Rundstrom Golf Scholarship. For more information, contact Doug Dick at doug.dick16@gmail.com or 620-947-1500.
The Paul Rundstrom Golf Scholarship is a fund with the Hillsboro Community Foundation. Donations to this scholarship fund can be made online at Paul Rundstrom Golf Scholarship.

Spring Recognition & Celebration Dinner - Goessel Community Foundation
2025-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Goessel Elementary School Gymnasium, 500 E Main St, Goessel, KS, 67053, United States
Goessel Community Foundation (GCF) is hosting a Spring Recognition & Celebration Dinner on Saturday, April 26 from 6-8pm in the Goessel Elementary School Gymnasium. There will be a presentation of Goessel’s 2025 Grant Recipients, along with education about GCF. We hope you will join us for this year’s celebration!
