CKCF Match Month 2025

CKCF Match Campaign:
November 3 – December 3, 2025

Did you know?  A gift for Central Kansas Community Foundation allows us to help and support community foundations across Central Kansas? Please consider a gift to the CKCF Operating Fund to help us help everyone else. Thank you!

 

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Here is full list of eligible funds link above to donate:

• Andover Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund Established 6-13-2017.    Please consider a gift toward this fund, it is an investment in our future.
• Asbury Park Foundation Fund Asbury Park Foundation is a not for profit serving the Harvey County Area with financial support for the betterment of our citizens.
• Marlo and Ruth Ann Dirks Charitable Remainder Fund Established 12-22-1997 for general support of CKCF left as an unrestricted planned gift in the donors memory.
• Bentley Community Improvement Fund This fund supports projects in the Bentley community.    Established 8-15-2018
• Bethel College Nursing Education Scholarship Endowment Fund Established 1-10-1999    An Endowed Scholarship for Bethel College Nursing Students.
• Botanica Gardens Endowment Fund Established 9-11-2000    “This Endowment Fund was established for the maintance of the beautiful Botanica Gardens in Wichita. Please consider a gift toward this fund, it is an investment community quality of life.  “
• Caring Hands Humane Society Fund Our Mission, through the promotion of education in basic humane animal care, is to relieve animal suffering and to prevent cruelty to animals. At Caring Hands Humane Society we believe all animals deserve to be treated with dignity and respect during all stages of life. We always strive to provide the best possible care to the animals entrusted to us and to educate others about the benefits of strengthening the bond between humans and companion animals.
• Central Kansas Community Foundation Endowed Operating Fund Established 1/1/10
• Central Kansas Community Foundation Operating Fund Established 1-1-2010 Please consider supporting Central Kansas Community Foundation. We serve Newton and the surrounding Central Kansas region as a resource for charitable giving.  With your investment in us, we can serve more donors with fund management and grant making to causes that matter.
• CKCF Board Designated Operational Fund Established 2009 as sustainability funding for our long term operational support.
• CKCF Staff Capacity Expendable Fund The purpose of this fund if to provide sustainability for our future.
• CPRF Community Mobility Fund CPRF among its various charitable activities and programs,  has a long history of providing Wheelchair & Posture Seating Services and Assistive Technology Equipment (collectively “Services”) to persons with disabilities across the State of Kansas. Over 1,150 clients are served annually, over half of whom reside outside of Sedgwick County. There is a growing funding shortfall for these Services outside of Sedgwick County. To help address this shortfall, CPRF is partnering with local community foundations that support designated counties in order to develop an endowed fund held by each local community foundation. This fund serves central Kansas.    Established 10/3/19
• Goddard Community Events Fund This fund supports the City of Goddard’s year-round calendar of community events, including Main Street Markets, Neighbors United, National Night Out, the Fall Festival, and Christmas on Main Street. Contributions will help bring these beloved events to life—building connection, tradition, and pride across the community.
• Goddard North Park Fund A new public-private partnership is taking shape to develop Goddard North Park; a premier recreational space planned for southwest of Maple St. and 183rd St. The first phase is slated for 2025 and will feature a modern playground, pavilion, food truck zone, yard games area, walking paths, pickleball courts, and a dog park. This fund directly supports the park’s design, construction, and future enhancements.
• Goddard Senior Center Fund This fund strengthens programming and services offered by the Goddard Senior Center, which provides vital opportunities for learning, wellness, and social connection among local seniors. Donors can also support specific initiatives—such as the upcoming 2025 transportation project—with earmarked contributions to ensure their gift aligns with their philanthropic goals.
• Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Donor Restricted Fund Established 1/1/10
• Harvey HealthBridge Fund Harvey HealthBridge is a community fund that helps with one-time, health-related needs in the Harvey County community, with a focus on needs which are not covered through insurance or other programs.  Harvey HealthBridge is administered through Health Ministries Clinic.
• Health Ministries Donor Restricted Fund Established 1/1/10
• Kansas Barn Alliance Endowed Fund Established 8-2-2012    Our Kansas heritage runs deep in agriculture. What a better symbol than a Barn. Please consider a gift to the Barn Alliance who actively works to preserve Kansas Barn history.
• Kansas FBLA Endowment Fund The Kansas FBLA Endowment Fund supports leadership development, educational opportunities, and community service initiatives that empower students across the state to become innovative, community-minded business leaders in a global society.
• KHF – CKCF Butler County Community Foundation Operating Endowment Fund   This fund is part of GROW II growth campaign. For CKCF operating support.    Established 1/5/12
• KHF Circle of Health Established 6/27/17 this fund now known as Peace Connections Charitable Fund is for the benefit of services and programs of this not for profit serving individuals and a family to meet food insecurity and provide resources for sustaining quality of life.
• KHF Operating Endowment Fund – CKCF Established 5/5/11    This designated fund helps to support CKCF efforts through operational support. Because of your gift, we are able to serve health related needs in our Central Kansas service area.
• Marie Haun Charitable Fund for Children Established 3-8-2012 to support the charitable needs of children priority given to Children’s Behavioral Research, Child Welfare, teaching parenting skills, and strengthening families.
• Leadership Marion County Children’s Fund             Established 4/27/09    This fund supports the Marion County Leadership program.  Invest in the leaders of tomorrow.
• Leadership Marion County Fund Established 4/27/09    This fund supports the Marion County Leadership program.  Invest in the leaders of tomorrow.
• Leave a Legacy Fund Established 4/6/98 Benefiting coordinated community efforts to raise awareness about philanthropy and encourage planned gifts as a way to benefit communities for generations to come.
• Leila Lamar Callendar Fund               Julian Wilson established this fund in Leila Lamar Callender memory. Established in 2005.
• Leslie E. and Norma K. Schrag Endowment Fund                Established 10/12/10 for general support of CKCF left as an unrestricted planned gift in the donors memory.
• Lowell and Eleanor Forkner and Mr. and Mrs. William Gregory Memorial Fund-Asbury Park      This memorial fund was established as a legacy for these community members for benefit of Asbury Park Inc.    Established 1/5/01
• Lowell and Eleanor Forkner and Mr. and Mrs. William Gregory Memorial Fund-Harry Hines Memorial Hospi This memorial fund was established as a legacy for these community members for Harry Hynes memorial Hospice. Established 1/5/01
• Lowell and Eleanor Forkner and Mr. and Mrs. William Gregory Memorial Fund-Harvey County Health Minis Established 1/5/01
• Margaret L. Smith Decker Scholarship Fund           Established 3/31/01    This endowed scholarship fund was establshed in memory of Margaret Smith Decker. The scholarship is for Haven High School graduates. Consider a gift to this education fund.
• Marissa Faith Miao Burghart Memorial Art Scholarship Fund                Established 11/8/06    Little Marissa lived a short life but a meaningful one and through this fund has left a legacy for good. This scholarship is for students going into the arts. Consider a gift that will give another young person a chance to achieve their dream.
• Melvina Killion Charitable Endowment Fund Established 3/2/04
• Mosier Family Endowment Fund Established 10/26/04
• National Ghost Ranch Endowment Fund This fund is for the Chimney Rock Society Endowment at the National Ghost Ranch Foundation. In memory of Jacqualine McCalla Smith.    Established 9/11/00
• Newton Medical Center Permanent Endowment Established 1/10/97    Designated fund for Newton Medical Center is a flexible endowment that allows funds to be used for present needs and trends. Give today to the health of our community.
• NMC Maternal-Child Simulation Lab Fund A Maternal-Child Simulation (SIM) Lab provided by NMC Health, will provide hands-on training for obstetricians, pediatricians, nurses, midwives, EMS, and students. Using simulation, learners gain repeated practice, immediate feedback, and reflective debriefing-boosting skills, confidence, and teamwork. This training strengthens the workforce, reduces disparities, and improves maternal-infant health outcomes. Funds distributed may be used for a broad range of needs for this new lab environment including but not limited to physical space outfitting, equipment, curricula, instructional staff costs, and promotion of simulation lab around service area.
• Novalis “Nick” and Pauline Toews Scholarship Fund Established 11/4/15    In memory of Nick, this scholarship was established for Remington HS students. Consider a gift in education today as it support our future.
• Pamela Cay Wedel Charitable Fund Memorial Fund in her honor.
• Patricia J. Murray Osborn and Chester L. Osborn Scholarship Fund                Established 3/5/18
• Project SEARCH Marion County Fund Established in 2021 Project SEARCH Marion County Mission:  Preparing young people with Intellectual disabilities for success in competitive integrated employment.    Marion County Special Education Cooperative #617 serves students in five school districts within Marion County, including: USD 410 Durham-Hillsboro-Lehigh, USD 408 Marion-Florence, USD 398 Peabody-Burns, USD 397 Centre-Lost Springs, and USD 411 Goessel. MCSEC is an inter-local that offers services for students birth to age 21.’Once Marion County students have been chosen, then any remaining openings can be filled by students outside of Marion County
• Richard and Leah May Ross Charitable Remainder Fund                Established 12/31/03 for general support of CKCF left as an unrestricted planned gift in the donors memory..
• Richard and Leah May Ross Memorial Scholarship Fund Established 8/17/05    Established in memory of Richard and Leah May Ross , residents of Sedgwick Kansas. Consider supporting this legacy fund.
• Richard R. and Barbara A. McCall Family Charitable Fund “This expendable fund was established by Dick and Barbara McCall, longtime Newtonians, who worked tirelessly to improve our community.  This fund benefits Harvey County United Way, DV/SA Task Force, United Methodist Youthville and                 Salvation Army Harvest of Love.  “
• Sam Davidson Fund of Joy Legacy fund in honor of Sam Davidson
• Seeds of Opportunity Scholarship Fund Established 12/20/16    The scholarship fund established in memory of Richard and Leah May Ross provides opportuities for students from Sedgwick High School to pursue career goals. Your gift is an investment in a student today and our future tomorrow.
• Sunflower Performing Arts Endowment Established 7/7/09    A designated fund for the support of performing arts programs at Hesson Bethel Performing Arts. Your gift makes a difference the lives of many.
• Susan Claassen Nursing Scholarship Fund Established 8/31/06 as a designated fund supporting those pursuing nursing careers.
• The Community Response Fund A fund for responsiveness to disaster preparedness and response when disaster strikes.
• THUMC General Purpose Fund
• THUMCF Baber Endowment Fund Established 12/21/10
• THUMCF Children and Youth Endowment Fund    Established 12/21/10
• THUMCF Education Endowment Fund Established 12/21/10
• THUMCF Landscaping Endowment Fund Established 12/21/10
• THUMCF Library Endowment Fund Established 12/21/10
• THUMCF Missions Endowment Fund Established 12/21/10
• THUMCF Mosier Endowment Fund Established 12/21/10
• THUMCF Music Endowment Fund Established 12/21/10
• Virgil and Kaye Penner Family Endowed Fund Established 2/9/11
• Walton Rural Life Center Scholarship Restricted scholarship for students who were enrolled at time of the dissolution of the Walton Rural Life Center school.

As we enter this season of thanks, I want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your continued support of CKCF and our affiliates. Your generosity and belief in our mission have helped us turn gratitude into lasting impact across our communities.

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. So save the date. It’s our way of saying thank you for your incredible support.

Wild Prairie Event Center
1610 SE 3rd, St, Newton, KS

Tuesday. December 9th from 3 – 5pm