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SPRING SOIREE RECAP

33 Honorees Recognized at CKCF Spring Soiree!

CKCF held its’ third annual Spring Soirée on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Son Wray Ranch in Newton, KS, to a SOLD OUT crowd, raising around $20,000 in net proceeds! The purpose of the evening was to recognize Volunteers and Philanthropists of the Year throughout our service area, while raising dollars for CKCF’s operating fund to go towards its mission of “Building Stronger Communities Through Charitable Giving.”

Thank you to all of our sponsors, donors, board members, and attendees for making the event such a success!

Please take a moment to explore the honoree program and browse the online photo gallery.

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FOUNDATION CONNECTION ZOOM MAY 9

FOUNDATION CONNECTION – NOTE NEW MAY DATE!

The May “Foundation Connection” will be held on the 2nd Friday of the month. Join us at NOON on May 9th and learn about External Grant Processes.

Each month we will host these zoom meetings on a variety of topics. This is a great time for Q & A so please join us to learn more and to ask questions!

Other upcoming dates and topics include:

June 6th – Purposeful Community Engagement, Leadership Roles and Metrics.
July 11th (2nd Friday due to the 4th of July holiday) – Achievements (Mid-Year and Remainder of the Year)

JOIN ZOOM MEETING

PATTERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION

PFF MATCH SUCCESS!

CKCF and ten of its affiliates have been awarded the opportunity to raise up to $100,000 each in matching fund grants through the Patterson Family Foundation (PFF) during 2025, this is a $30,000 increase from the previous years. We are excited to announce that one of the affiliates has hosted their match event and has exceeded their $100,000 goal!

Fredonia Area Community Foundation (FACF) was the first affiliate to host their match month and exceed their goal by hosting a Dinnerless Dinner to benefit the Fredonia Youth Philanthropy Fund in February, then in March, they hosted another successful Shamrock Fest! These two events raised $106,170! The success meeting the PFF match for three consecutive years, shines through their impact in the Fredonia area community.

UP NEXT …. Elk County Community Foundation (ECCF)’s match month is coming soon with an every door direct mail and letter writing campaign May 10 – June 10. They will be presenting at alumni banquets and numerous community and civic organizations throughout Elk County through the duration of the campaign. Learn more!

GOESSEL SPRING CELEBRATION

GOESSEL COMMUNITY

FOUNDATION AWARDS $8,750 IN GRANTS!

The Goessel Community Foundation (GCF), an affiliate of Central Kansas Community Foundation, is pleased to announce the recent awarding of seven 2025 Community Grants. Through the generosity of community donations to the Foundation, which were matched by the Patterson Family Foundation, the Foundation was able to “give back to the community” through these local non-profits. Awards were presented at a Spring Celebration & Recognition Dinner at Goessel Elementary School on April 26, 2025 hosted by the Foundation Board, with $8,750 in grant funds being award. A complimentary meal prepared by Goessel Grocery & Deli and highlights of 2024, were also part of the event.

Left photo – All grant recipients with awards.

Right photo – GCF Chair Dwight Flaming presenting outgoing board members plaques of recognition. Carol Duerksen 10 years and Mary Rosfeld 6 years.

PARK DEDICATION IN BURRTON MAY 24

DAR AMERICA 250 PATRIOTS MARKER & HERITAGE PARK DEDICATION

The Burrton Community Foundation (BCF) invites you to join in the celebration of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) America 250 Patriots Marker & Heritage Park Dedications on May 24, 2025.

The DAR dedication will begin at 1 pm at Heritage Park. At the completion of that ceremony, all attendees are invited to Burrton City Hall for a meet and greet, with tea, coffee and cookies. After the meet and greet, we will go back to Heritage Park for the actual dedication of the park, held in conjunction with the City.

At that time a medal of honor winner will be honored also. Upon completion of the dedication and speeches, we will serve hamburgers at the Park. Please join BCF for this fun and memorable occasion!

LEGACY GIVING FEATURE

CLIFFORD & RUBYE ANGLETON SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Est. 2009

Clifford and Rubye Angleton, lifelong Butler County residents, had no children and lived frugally all their lives. It was their desire that their gift would aid in the education of the future doctors and nurses of Butler County.

Clifford and Rubye both worked for McClure Motor Company for years before deciding to go into business for themselves. They owned Angleton Garage in El Dorado.

The community spirit the Angleton’s lived by will live on through this charitable gift.

Learn more about Clifford and Rubye!

Contact CKCF to learn more about legacy gifts!

REMINDER – NEW PHONE SYSTEM

REMINDER – CKCF HAS A NEW PHONE SYSTEM.

While we still have our main phone number,

316-283-5474, we are encouraging calls to be made directly to our staff. The names and numbers are listed below and can also be found online on our STAFF PAGE.

CKCF Staff:

Angie Tatro, CEO, 316-227-2073

Carrie Herman, Executive Director, 316-866-9791

Melinda Newell, Accounting Specialist, 316-285-8617

Brandi Garnica, Program Officer – Scholarships, 316-217-1150

Melissa Schreiber, Program Officer – Grants, 316-251-4143

Becky Nickel, Affiliate Coordinator, 620-951-4022

Affiliate Staff:

Brandi Mast, Associate Director, Elk County, 316-251-4291

Calvin Pendergrass, Associate Director, Florence, 316-251-4216

Kelly Azevedo, Associate Director, Fredonia Area, 620-218-9231

Macey Mueller, Associate Director, Halstead, 316-251-2434

Kristie Diller, Associate Director, Hesston, 620-869-3061

Chad Hughbanks, Associate Director, Hillsboro, 620-947-0170

Greg Bontrager, Associate Director, Newton & North Newton, 316-866-9801

Paige Barnes, Associate Director, Peabody, 316-243-6799

CKCF OFFICE HOURS:

Monday – Friday, 10am – 3pm

DONOR CONNECTION – MAY 2025

Imagine the future.

Your community foundation helps bring your charitable goals to life.

Hello from the community foundation!

If you’ve already established a donor-advised fund or other type of fund at the community foundation, thank you! It’s our honor to work with you to achieve your charitable goals. If you’re considering getting started working with the community foundation, thank you for exploring it! We welcome a conversation to learn more about the difference you’d like to make in our region, whether through lifetime giving, a gift in your will or trust, or a combination of both. The community foundation is your home for all forms of charitable giving.

Our team is committed to regularly sharing updates and information that can help you and your family along your philanthropic journey, including timely topics that are on the minds of many during the volatile first few months of 2025.

–You may be wondering whether stock or cash is a better gift this year to your donor-advised fund or other type of fund at the community foundation. It’s smart to ask the question! The community foundation is happy to work with you and your advisors to evaluate what’s best for your own situation.

–A lot of donors and fund holders ask our team about the “step-up in basis” and how it factors into charitable planning. It’s an especially important principle as you evaluate which assets to leave to your fund at the community foundation in your will, trust, or via beneficiary designation. Our team is happy to demystify this for you!

–If you’re over 70 ½, you’re likely aware of a helpful charitable giving tool called a Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD. You’ll be glad to know that recently-proposed legislation would expand the types of eligible charities to receive QCDs to include donor-advised funds. Fingers crossed!

Thank you so much for the opportunity to work together! It is truly our honor and pleasure.

With gratitude,

Angie Tatro,

CKCF CEO

READ THE FULL ISSUE: MAY 2025