October 24, 2022: Central Kansas Community Foundation hosted its Annual Meeting. In attendance were CKCF and Affiliate Foundation Board Members, Community Partners, Charity Leaders and Other Friends. We celebrated with a toast for what has been and what is to come.

View the complete photo gallery and links to the Annual Meeting presentation on the CKCF Blog. You can also access and read the fascinating success stories in our 2021 Annual Report. This event was hosted at the Wild Prairie Event Center in Newton, KS. 

NOW AVAILABLE:

CKCF 2021 ANNUAL REPORT

In Butler County, there have been 12 brave law enforcement officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice to protect our community. These officers served and sacrificed for a purpose far greater than themselves, and they will forever be remembered for their unwavering courage and devotion to their higher calling. They each gave, as President Lincoln said, the “last full measure of devotion” to the community we call home.

The El Dorado Community Foundation is accepting donations to make the “Butler County Law Enforcement Memorial” a reality. Please read about these courageous individuals and the plan to honor their memory using the links below.

You can help with a donation made payable to The El Dorado Community Foundation. We ask that “The Butler County Law Enforcement Memorial” be written in the memo line of checks. If you would prefer, CLICK HERE TO DONATE ONLINE.



Visit the Butler County Sheriff's Office Facebook Page for a detailed list of all the honorees who will be included on the memorial. You can also view the details and links to donate on CKCF's Website.

2022 Conference: “Amplifying Impact”

Community foundations are in a unique position to “amplify” impact in their communities. Through equitable grant making, socially responsible impact investing and entrepreneurial ecosystem building, as well as connecting multiple community capitals to strategies, community foundations unlock and root wealth locally for greater impact and social return.

CKCF Staff and Board Members attended the Conference October 12-14, 2022 at the Marriott in Wichita. Back in person, the experience was lively and energizing. Connections with other like sized foundations was a real bonus for this event. It was evident, rural or urban, you can grow your foundation by serving community and donor intentions, needs, even some wants, for making our communities stronger. CKCF staff and volunteers were experts in the room with a session on SDG and Impact Investing. We learned all about marketing and promotion and realized the importance of volunteerism at the board table. This learning experience makes us better at serving you!

Thanks to Kansas Health Foundation for offsetting our registration fee, making it a cost friendly event.

Newton Public Library Foundation has been awarded 50-50 Kansas Community Service Tax Credits. We are fortunate to bring these tax credits to Newton for the WHERE COMMUNITY CONNECTS Campaign. You do not have to have Kansas tax liability to benefit from this tax credit. The tax credits are on a first come – first served basis, and they are going fast!

If you are interested in utilizing these tax credits, please reach out to Angie Tatro, CEO of the Central Kansas Community Foundation; at 316-239-9451. Angie will walk you through the rather simple process. The Newton Public Library Foundation is an affiliate of the Central Kansas Community Foundation.

Consider joining our not for profit organization serving Central Kansas communities and charities. We are now hiring a Program Assistant. 

This position is support staff for our competitive Grant and Scholarships cycles.