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Hello, Loyal Friends and Associates of Central Kansas Community Foundation.

Our Spring Soiree was a success last year, so we just had to bring it back again this year. Can you help us by donating an item to our benefit auction? This year, we will have items available for both live and silent bidding.

Your Donation Makes a Difference!

The Spring Soirée will host both a silent and live auction on April 10. 2025 at Son Wray Ranch in Newton, KS.

Here are the types of items we would like to include:

Travel & Destination Packages valued at $1,000 or above
Event Tickets or Season Passes valued at $500 or above
High End Service Packages valued at $500 or above
Top-Tier Products valued at $250 or above
Silent Auction gift baskets, gift certificates, and/or items

We would be honored to receive your support again this year.

To make your gift-in-kind item donation, contact Carrie Herman, Executive Director at carrie@centralkansascf.org or Melinda Newell, Accounting Specialist at melinda@centralkansascf.org.

Regards,

Angie Tatro, CKCF CEO

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PATTERSON FAMILY FOUNDATION MATCH SUCCESS!

All 11 of our foundations EXCEEDED their Patterson Family Foundation Match Campaigns during 2024!

Accumulated donations received were $1,275,982, with a match of $770,000, for a TOTAL IMPACT of $2,045,982!

FOUNDATION CONNECTION ZOOM FEB. 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 February 7th topic will be about Spendable Balances for Endowment Funds. This is a time for Q & A about Scholarships and Grants so please join us to learn more about these cycles!

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Peabody Community Foundation Pancake Day

Annual Pancake Day

Peabody Community Foundation’s Annual Pancake Day fundraising event held on February 1st, was a heartwarming success, bringing together about 100 community members for a breakfast by donation and the beloved Flippin’ Pancake Race for kids under 13. Despite the windy and cool conditions, several young racers joined in the fun, showcasing their enthusiasm and spirit.

This event is more than just a breakfast – it’s an opportunity for local businesses and residents to support the Foundation’s operating fund, ensuring the continued growth of Peabody and our vision to make it an even greater place to live.

Board members and staff are deeply grateful for each generous donation, which helps fuel the Foundation’s mission and makes a lasting impact on our community. In addition to supporting the Foundation’s work, the event also highlighted the Foundation’s commitment to community development through the awarding of grants to nine local organizations and nonprofits totaling $9,000. These groups play a vital role in shaping Peabody’s future, and the Foundation is proud to support their important work in enhancing the quality of life for everyone in the community.

IT’S SCHOLARSHIP SEASON!

It is scholarship season! Visit our SCHOLARSHIPS page and pay close attention to when the cycles open and close within the different affiliate service areas. If you have questions, contact Brandi Garnica, CKCF Program Officer – Scholarships, at brandi@centralkansascf.org.

Last year, CKCF and affiliates together granted $111,150 to 100 students from 58 competitive scholarship funds in the 2024 scholarship cycle.

Your generosity makes a world of difference as you will see in the note below.

“I am writing to express my gratitude for awarding me the Richard Leah May Ross Memorial Scholarship. I am honored and appreciative to have received this scholarship. This scholarship will help ease the financial burden of my education. It will help me to pursue my academic and career goals with greater confidence. I am committed to making the most of this opportunity and to uphold the values and standards that this scholarship represents. I look forward to contributing positively to my community and to making a positive impact in my chosen field. I will be attending Fort Hays State University in the fall. I plan to major in social work and work towards my master’s degree. I am planning on living on campus so this scholarship will help me pay for housing. Once again, thank you for your generosity and support. Your investment in my education is truly invaluable. I am very grateful for your belief in my potential.”

Sincerely, Addison Rogers

DONOR CONNECTION – FEBRUARY 2025

Imagine the future.

Your community foundation helps bring your charitable goals to life.

Greetings from the community foundation!

The year is in full swing! It is our pleasure to work with so many individuals, families, and businesses to establish charitable funds and legacies to achieve the community impact that means the most to you. For those of you who have not yet established a fund but are considering it, thank you! We look forward to learning more about your charitable goals and identifying ways the community foundation can help.

Here’s what’s trending here at the community foundation.

–This is a great time of year to reflect on the causes you love and the reasons you love them. Whether it’s a favorite charity because you’ve served on the board of directors for years, or an organization you’ve recently begun supporting, the community foundation’s tools can help you deepen your involvement and meet your estate planning goals at the same time.

–Missed deadlines are no fun, especially where tax rules and the IRS are concerned. If you intended to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution in 2024 but missed the deadline, take a moment right now to be sure you are planning for 2025. QCDs are excellent tools for people who’ve reached the age of 70 ½, and the community foundation can help you make the most of the opportunity.

–Having choices is a good thing, right? Of course! But that doesn’t mean it’s not overwhelming to be faced with a lot of options, especially where charitable giving is concerned. That’s where the community foundation comes in. We can help you sort through the options, simplify a strategy, and set a plan in motion to achieve both your philanthropic and tax planning goals.

Wishing you all the best for February!

With gratitude,

Angie Tatro,

CKCF CEO

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