Central Kansas Community Foundation

Giving Tuesday - Goessel Community Foundation
2025-12-02 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Goessel High School Gymnasium, 100 E Main St, Goessel, KS, 67053, United States
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Giving Tuesday is a National Day of Giving, plus a day of volunteer recognition and appreciation. Join us at the Goessel High School as we share about the community work of the Goessel Community Foundation. This event will also be the kickoff for our 2025 Patterson Family Foundation Match Campaign. Come learn more about this and how to get involved.

To see eligible funds scan QR code below or Click Here

Participants at the event will receive a free basketball, until supplies run out!

CKCF Foundation Connection - First Friday Zoom – December 5
2025-12-05 12:00 - 13:00 | KS
Our Series has completed. At 12:15 no participants joined so we logged off.

Happy New Year!
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 (Watch Recording)
June 6 – Purposeful Community Engagement – Leadership Roles – Metrics (Watch Recording)
July 11 – Evaluate – Achievements (Mid-Year, Remainder of Year) (Watch Recording)
August 1 – Assessing Spendable Balances – Preparing for Nov. 1 deadline (Watch Recording)
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

Halstead Christmas Jingle
2025-12-06 14:00 - 21:00 | Halstead Community Foundation, 306 Main St, Halstead, KS, 67056, United States
Festive gathering for all ages to enjoy – crafts, business open houses, caroling, tree lighting, Santa visits, Christmas light scavenger hunt, wreath decorating contest, toy giveaway, and even horse-drawn carriage rides sponsored in partnership with Halstead Chamber of Commerce.

Donor Appreciation Event - CKCF
2025-12-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Wild Prairie Event Center, 1610 SE 3rd Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
Donor Appreciation Event
As part of our Season of Thanks campaign, any donor who contributes a gift of $1,000 or more will receive an invitation to our special appreciation event we have scheduled for December 9th. Save the date. It’s our way of saying thank you for your incredible support.
Hosted by the CKCF Board of Directors, this event is our way of saying thanks! Those donors providing support of $1,000 or more during our Nov. 3 to Dec. 3 Match Campaign will be our special guests.

Wild Prairie Event Center
1610 SE 3rd, St, Newton, KS
Tuesday. December 9th from 3 – 5pm
Spouses are Welcome and Organizations – Staff and Board Members

Community Christmas Celebration - Burrton
2025-12-17 17:00 - 21:30 | Burrton City Hall, 203 N. Burrton Ave, Burrton, KS, 67020, United States
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Burrton Community Christmas, featuring a full dinner, drinks, Santa and a Santa store for kids.

Fredonia Youth Dinnerless Dinner
2026-02-07 08:00 - 18:00 | Fredonia High School, 300 N 6th St, Fredonia, KS, 66736, United States
Fredonia Youth Dinnerless Dinner
The Fredonia Youth Philanthropy program is presenting the 5th annual “Dinnerless Dinner” on Saturday, February 7th at 6pm at the High School commons. This annual event is put on by the students who will serve appetizers, drinks and desserts and feature presentations from the 2025 grant awardees. Join us to celebrate the philanthropic work of our students, raise money for the 2026 grants and see how Youth Philanthropy is making a difference, right here in Fredonia.
Tickets are $20.
Fredonia High School Commons, 2.7.26, 6pm

Burrton Chili Cookoff
2026-02-08 16:30 - 21:30 | Burrton City Hall, 203 N. Burrton Ave, Burrton, KS, 67020, United States
Burrton Chili Cookoff

The Burrton Community Foundation is hosting a chili cookoff!
Entrants will compete for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, and attendees will enjoy and vote on the best chili while watching the big game.
Burrton City Hall, 2.8.26, 4:30-9:30 pm

Hesston Community Spirit Campaign
2026-02-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Hesston High School, 200 N Ridge, Hesston, KS, 67062, United States
Hesston Community Spirit Campaign
2.9.26-3.9.26

Promote community spirit by posting social media interactive posts and invite community to attend the high school basketball game on Feb 20th.
Hesston Community Foundation (HCF) will possibly throw out mini basketballs and hand out HCF cups.
Girls play at 6:00 pm and Boys play at 7.30. Let’s show our community spirit by supporting the Swathers!

Grant Workshop
2026-02-25 09:30 - 15:30 | Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton, KS, 67056, United States

ShamrockFest 2026
2026-03-07 16:00 - 22:00 | Fredonia VFW, 10283 Harper Road, Fredonia, KS, 66736, United States
It’s time to celebrate ShamrockFest 2026, hosted by the Fredonia Area Community Foundation!

Join us for live music from Dueling Pianos, live and silent auctions, a delicious catered dinner, drinks and fun.
We’ll be celebrating our 2025 grant awardees, sharing their accomplishments and raising money to support Fredonia.
Tickets are $30 and get you in the door for a night of fun and fundraising. Click Here or scan QR code below.

2026 Foundation Summit
2026-03-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Kidron Bethel, 3001 Ivy Drive, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
2026 Host – Affiliate Summit
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 10 am – 3 pm
Location: Bluestem Kidron Bethel – Kidron Hall Community Space (right inside the main front entrance)
3001 Ivy Drive, North Newton, KS 67117
Registration Link: Click Here
Foundation Storyboard/Timeline Guidelines: Click Here
The Central Kansas Community Foundation’s Annual Summit brings together all staff, our organizational board, and leaders from each of our 18 affiliate boards for a day of shared learning, alignment, and forward-looking strategy. This gathering is designed to strengthen our collective understanding of who we are as a network, how we operate within our host–affiliate model, and where we are headed as a regional philanthropic organization.
During the summit, we will reflect on our history by reviewing each affiliate’s unique timeline and major milestones, celebrating the growth, resilience, and community impact that define our network. We will also take a clear-eyed look at our present state—examining operational budgets, the scope of host-provided support, and the true cost of delivering the operational excellence our communities rely on.
Looking ahead, the summit will provide a space for transparent and constructive dialogue about financial sustainability across the network. This includes exploration of fee structures, cost-share models, and other strategies that ensure both the host organization and affiliates remain strong, viable partners in community philanthropy.
Ultimately, the summit’s purpose is to deepen organizational unity, strengthen shared understanding, and equip all boards and staff with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions as we chart our collective path forward. It is an opportunity to reaffirm our shared mission and ensure that, together, we are positioned to serve our communities for decades to come.

Leave A Legacy - April 8th Howard, KS
2026-04-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Elk County Community Foundation, 101 South Wabash, howard, United States

State of the Foundation
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | zoom
PLEASE JOIN US

State of the Foundation
April 16, 2026
Noon Via Zoom

Key Happenings Report
First Quarter Statistics
First Quarter Investment Performance
Other Financial Updates
Q&A

Zoom Details
Topic: State of the Foundation
Time: Apr 16, 2026 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87016233873?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 870 1623 3873
Passcode: [REDACTED]

NCF/NNCF Lemons, Luck and Laughter
2026-04-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Prairy Market & Deli Mezzanine, 601 N Main Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
NCF/NNCF are jointly hosting an entertaining event on April 18, 2026.
Tickets are Limited – get yours today and support the charitable work happening in Newton and North Newton.

Lemons, Luck and Laughter, 4.18.26, 7pm. Ticket URL
https://centralkansascf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?event_date_id=8359

Reception Celebration for Harvey County Women of the Year
2026-04-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton, KS, 67056, United States
Join the Celebration

We will be recognizing the 2026 Harvey County Women of the Year.
The Harvey County Women of the Year program will honor Kendra Davila and Beth Ann Kingsley at a come-and-go reception from 4-6:00 PM on Monday, April 20, at the Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th Street. A brief presentation will be made at 5:00 PM.

Established in 1956, the Women of the Year program recognizes leaders who dedicate their time, talents and energy to improving their communities in Harvey County.

Additionally, scholarships are awarded each year to 3 full-time senior level female students graduating from high school in Harvey County and planning to enroll in a full-time program at a public or private college/university, vocational or trade school who demonstrate leadership and community service. The 2026 scholarship recipients are Ezri Mitchell from Newton High School, Emma Gudeman from Hesston High School and Tess Williams from Halstead High School.

Leave A Legacy - April 29th Newton, KS
2026-04-29 16:30 - 17:30 | Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton, KS, 67056, United States

ECCF - Match Month
2026-05-10 00:00 - 2026-06-10 23:59 | KS

Leave a Legacy - May 11th Hillsboro, KS
2026-05-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Parkside Homes, 200 Willow Rd, Hillsboro, KS, 67063, United States

Peabody CF Award Ceremony
2026-05-30 13:30 - 15:00 | Peabody Township Library – Ann Potter Room, 214 N Walnut St, Peabody, KS, 66866, United States
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We will be recognizing our 2026 Grant Recipients during this Award Ceremony.
May 30, 2026
1:30 to 3 pm

Newton/North Newton Award Ceremony
2026-06-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Cottonwood Park, 24th and Main, North Newton, KS, 67117, United States
Join us at the Newton & North Newton Community Foundation Awards Ceremony!
Attendees are invited to stay and enjoy an ice cream social following the program.

Halstead CF Match Month
2026-07-10 08:00 - 2026-08-10 17:00 | KS
HCF Match Month Kicks Off July 10, 2026!
This summer, the Halstead Community Foundation (HCF) is working to raise $200,000 to unlock a generous $100,000 matching opportunity from the Patterson Family Foundation (PFF). That means we have the potential to raise $300,000 to further our mission of transforming the Halstead community by making a difference right here at home!
Starting July 10, every dollar given to a HCF fund* will be matched at 25% until we reach our $200,000 goal or until the campaign ends August 10, helping us support local nonprofit organizations, award scholarships to area students and invest in projects that make Halstead stronger and more vibrant (*donations to donor advised funds cannot be matched). Matching funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, ensuring gifts receive the full available match.
The remaining PFF 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.
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!

North Newton CF Match Month
2026-08-03 08:00 - 2026-08-31 17:00 | KS
For a List of Eligible Funds Click Here !

Newton CF Match Month
2026-09-01 08:00 - 2026-09-30 17:00 | KS

CKCF Kids Fund Awards Ceremony
2026-09-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Newton Public Library, 223 E 7th St, Newton, KS, 67056, United States
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We will be recognizing our 2026 Grant Recipients during this Award Ceremony.
Date: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Newton Public Library – Intrust Room

Tee Up Fore Tots 3-Person Scramble Golf Tournament
2026-09-26 07:15 - 15:00 | Hillsboro Golf Course, 1001 S. Ash St, Hillsboro, KS, 67063, United States
Tournament Format: 18-Hole 3-Person Scramble Men’s & Mixed Teams
All members tee off, the best shot is selected, and everyone plays their next shot from that spot. This process repeats until the ball is holed.
Host: TCW Broadband
Contact: Angie Schwerdtfeger; 620-767-9014, aschwerdtfeger@tctkansas.net
Benefit: Hillsboro Community Wellness Endowment (core endowment supporting the Hillsboro Community Child Care Center) managed at the Hillsboro Community Foundation
Timeline:

7:15 – 7:55 am Registration, Coffee & Donuts/Pastries
8:00 am Shot-Gun Start
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Lunch-to-go
2:30 pm Awards Ceremony

Team Registration: $250 -> Click Here to Purchase Tickets

Golf for three
18-holes green fees
entry into individual hole competitions
meals and awards ceremony
6 beverage cart coupons
team picture

Additional Info:

Carts rentals will be available (paid day of event)
Private carts are welcome

Hillsboro Ford Drive 4 Ur Community!
2026-09-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Hillsboro Ford, 202 S Main St, Hillsboro, KS, 67063, United States
Test drive a vehicle and Ford will donation $30, up to $6000!
Donation benefits the Hillsboro Community Foundation and the HHS Booster Club.

Hillsboro CF Match Month!
2026-10-01 08:00 - 2026-10-31 17:00 | KS
It’s Match Month at Hillsboro Community Foundation!
Thanks to a generous matching opportunity from the Patterson Family Foundation, your donation can go even further to support local projects and programs.

Florence CF Match Month!
2026-10-15 08:00 - 2026-11-15 17:00 | KS
Make your gift go further during Florence Community Foundation’s Match Month.
Eligible donations will be matched through support from the Patterson Family Foundation, increasing your impact in our community.

Goessel CF Match Month
2026-11-05 08:00 - 2026-12-05 17:00 | KS
It’s Goessel Community Foundation Match Month!

2026 Burrton Smalltown Shindig
2026-11-14 16:30 - 21:00 | Son Wray Ranch, 5420 NW 24th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
2026 Burrton Smalltown Shindig
Save the DATE
11.14.26
4: 30 pm
Son Wray Ranch
