Foundation News
More Than an Inheritance: Passing Down a Tradition of Giving
Posted Friday August 14, 2026
When we think about inheritance, we often think about what gets passed down: a family home, investments, a business, land, or other financial assets.
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Bunching: A Year-End Giving Strategy Worth Knowing
Posted Wednesday August 12, 2026
When “back to school” enters the conversation, it’s a pretty good reminder that the rest of the year will go by quickly. Before fall calendars fill up and the holidays arrive, now is a good time to check in on your charitable goals for 2026.
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Looking for a Simpler Way to Give?
Posted Tuesday August 11, 2026
Many people think charitable giving means writing a check whenever they want to support a cause. While that's one option, many donors are discovering ways to make their giving more intentional.
One increasingly popular option is a donor-advised fund (DAF).
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Flint Hills Community Accelerator Director: Position Summary
Posted Monday August 3, 2026
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The Story Is Still Being Written
Posted Monday August 3, 2026
Last month, we looked back at the origins of the Youth Empowerment for Success (YES!) Fund. More than 30 years ago, the community responded to a difficult truth: many young people felt disconnected from Manhattan and didn’t want to stay and live in here. Today, we're halfway through the 2026 YES! Fund campaign, and it’s clear that the story is still being written… week by week.
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Closer to Home: Is It Time to Bring Your Donor-Advised Fund Local?
Posted Thursday July 23, 2026
For many donors, a donor-advised fund (DAF) is one of the easiest and most flexible ways to organize charitable giving. It allows you to make a charitable contribution, receive any available tax benefits at the time of your gift, and recommend grants to the nonprofits and causes you care about over time.
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Growing the Next Generation of Community Champions
Posted Monday July 6, 2026
One of the greatest gifts we can pass on to the next generation isn't something that can be wrapped or placed in a savings account. It's the understanding that each of us has the ability to make a difference.
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Legacy Begins with Cultivating a Champion
Posted Monday July 6, 2026
The people who make the greatest impact in a community are often those who quietly show up year after year. They volunteer, support local nonprofits, invest in the causes they believe in, and care deeply about creating a stronger future for the next generation.
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Four Ways to Maximize Your Charitable Impact
Posted Monday June 29, 2026
There are several charitable giving strategies that individuals can use without stressing their current household budget, which allow individuals to maximize support for causes they care about more comfortably. The exact benefit depends on your age, income, tax situation, and whether you itemize deductions, so it's wise to consult a CPA or tax advisor.
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From Listening to Legacy: The YES! Fund Celebrates More Than 30 Years of Investing in Local Youth
Posted Monday June 29, 2026
Sometimes the most meaningful community investments begin with a simple question: "How can we respond to this need?"
Those conversations inspired the creation of the Youth Empowerment for Success (YES!) Fund—an initiative dedicated to ensuring every young person has access to safe, enriching, and engaging opportunities outside the classroom.
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Your Charitable Goals Deserve a Team
Posted Wednesday June 10, 2026
At the community foundation, we are honored to work alongside individuals, families, and businesses who are passionate about supporting the causes they care about most. Many donors already have a trusted team of professionals helping them navigate important decisions about taxes, investments, estate planning, and family wealth.
But there is one step that is often overlooked: introducing those advisors to your community foundation.
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What Happens When Generosity Stays Local
Posted Monday June 8, 2026
One of the most rewarding parts of working in philanthropy is witnessing the many ways people choose to give back. Every donor has a story. Every gift has a purpose. And every act of generosity has the potential to create meaningful change.
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