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Join us for a Spring Soiree benefiting Central Kansas Community Foundation: April 10th | 6:00pm | Son Wray Ranch – Newton, KS.

  • Enjoy cocktails, dinner, dessert, and live music!
  • Participate in both our Silent & Live Auctions!
  • Join us in honoring local volunteers & philanthropists!
  • Tickets are $50/person or $250 for a table of 6.
  • Reserve your seats by April 1st!
  • Scan the QR Code or follow click below to RSVP.
  • Thank you to our presenting sponsor: Graystone Consulting.
  • For more information visit our Event Page
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FOUNDATION CONNECTION ZOOM MARCH 7

FOUNDATION CONNECTION!

Join us at NOON the First Friday of each Month during 2025 for “Foundation Connection.”

Each month we will host these zoom meetings on a variety of topics. The March 7th topic will be about Event Planning and Responsibilities. This is a time for Q & A about planning foundation events so please join us to learn more and to ask questions!

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SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK

Severe Weather Awareness Week

is March 3 – 7

Central Kansas Community Foundation (CKCF) and their affiliates have community-based Community Response Funds that include weather related response efforts.

The Community Response Funds are listed to help you direct your charitable gift to a community of your choosing. The purpose of these funds is for support of 501 (c) (3) or other qualified tax-exempt organizations, i.e. city and county government, educational institutions and faith institutions.

Weather related needs may include funds directed toward severe weather preparedness education for students and families. Funding basic needs such as food, rent and utilities. Grants may also be available for repair or to support the weatherization process.

If your organization is assisting in the response effort, please contact the local affiliate community foundation in your area for application information. Learn more on the CKCF website.

Check out this Severe Weather Information Packet as it is a wonderful resource when planning for bad weather!

DONOR CONNECTION – MARCH 2025

Imagine the future.

Your community foundation helps bring your charitable goals to life.

Greetings from the community foundation! 

It’s our honor to work with so many individuals, families, and businesses to structure your charitable plans! If you are already working with the community foundation, thank you! If you are considering opening a donor-advised fund or other fund this year, we look forward to it!

As always, the community foundation is committed to sharing tips and insights to enrich your experience with philanthropy. 

–Tax time can be filled with to do lists and complexity. The community foundation is always here to offer simple tips and reminders about the tax rules related to charitable giving. Check out five important reminders that can help you get oriented as you gear up for this year’s filings.  

–In some cases, monthly giving to your favorite charities makes a lot of sense and can help organizations meet cash flow needs. In many cases, though, it might actually be better for a charity to receive a single gift each year. The community foundation can help you structure a giving plan that is a win-win for both you and the causes you love.

–We’re honored to work with so many individuals who have made arrangements for a gift to the community foundation in a will, trust, or IRA beneficiary designation. Many legacy donors have discovered that giving while they’re living is a wonderful way to get involved and make a difference right now, in addition to later. Learn how the community foundation can help you do both. 

Thank you for being part of the community foundation! We’re honored to be your home for charitable giving. Together through philanthropy, we can help our region thrive.  

With gratitude,

Angie Tatro,

CKCF CEO

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