Funds at the Thomas County Community Foundation

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We believe education is the key to a brighter future. That's why we offer a variety of opportunities to for more cultural experiences, after-school programs, and other educational initiatives to help women and children succeed.

After School Program Fund

Ambassadors of Kindness Fund

Beverly J. Biel Memorial Fund

Brewster Schools Endowed Fund

Colby Community College (Agency Fund)

Colby High School Alumni

Colby Public Schools (Agency Fund)

Golden Plains Schools (Agency Fund)

Heartland Christian School (Agency Fund)

James and Betty G. Secrest

Keith Flohrschutz Memorial Fund

KGCR (Agency Fund)

Patricia A. Embree Trust Fund

Sacred Heart School (Agency Fund)

Teri L. Morris Legal Fee Fund

Thomas County Historical Society (Agency Fund)

William "Bill" Draper Memorial 4-H Fund

We're committed to making Thomas County put it's best foot forward.  Do you have a great idea for aesthetics? 

Wiedeman Beautification Fund (donor-advised)

Others that potentially qualify (donor-advised)

Ed Dunn Memorial Fund

George Tubbs Jr. Memorial Fund

Jennings Family Fund

Jim Morrison Memorial Fund

Ziegler Family Fund

An important aspect to thriving/maintaining, in Thomas County, we have several  businesses or community civic groups with their own project funds in place to continue to improve parks, walking trails and different facilities. This is a great way to build funds to complete their projects.

Casey Quigliano Memorial Fund (DAF)

Charles K. Davis Family Fund (Donor-advised)

Chuck Moore Donor-Advised Fund

Colby Little League Football 

Colby Rotary Club Community Project 

Colby Walking Trail

Cummins Central Power Endowment

Ed Dunn Memorial

Fireman's Fund

Frahm Farmland Employee Advised Fund

George Tubbs Jr. Memorial 

Jennings Family

Jim Morrison Memorial

John and Joyce Hansen Family Fund (DAF)

Kanas Health Foundation Leadership Thomas County

Kenton Krehbiel Villa High Project 

Thomas County Amusement Association (Field of Interest)

Ziegler Family Fund

We're  working to improve overall general health in our community. We recognize there are food insecurities, screenings needed, health education/promotion and special equipment are needs to adequately serve.

Citizens Medical Center (Agency Fund)

Darren Miller Memorial Food for Kids Fund

Food For Kids Fund

Hospice Endowed Fund (Agency Fund)

Kansas Health Foundation Children's Fund

Pierre C. Henry Foundation General Public Health Fund

Seele Foundation Fund

TCCF Director's Fund

TCCF Endowed Youth

Continuing your education? Going back? Non-traditional? Don't fret. We have opportunities for all. Our online deadline application is April 1st. Go to www.gnwkcf.org to create an account and start applying. Some scholarship opportunities may only be offered directly through Colby High School.

Ambassadors of Kindness Scholarship

Chuck Dempewolf Community Service Scholarship

Cory Wang Memorial Scholarship

Education Empowerment Scholarship

Joyce Lauritsen Gatlin Family Scholarship

Ken and Courtney McCarty Single Parent Assistance Scholarship

Lena J. Patterson CNA Nursing Scholarship

Phoebe Harkins Memorial Scholarship

Sacred Heart Parish Scholarship

Teri L. Morris (non-traditional student) Scholarship

Terry Strutt Memorial Scholarship

William (Bill) Beck Outstanding Music Scholarship

15th Judicial Scholarship

Join us in making a difference. Whether you want to donate, volunteer, or simply learn more, there are many ways to get involved and support our work.

We believe in empowering people to become catalysts of change in their communities. Your donation can help us provide support to several causes. The purpose and use of a fund gives the donor the ability to be involved as much or as little as desired. Look at the descriptions below to find what best fits your desires

 A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes.

They are the fastest-growing giving method and tax-efficient way to manage charitable donations. Donor Advised Funds allow donors to make a charitable contribution, receive an immediate tax deduction, and then recommend grants from the fund over time. 

When a Field of Interest Fund is created, the donor has a more specific charity, organization or use in mind. This type of fund can specifically benefit a hospital, church or school and beyond. It may be setup to assist with a specific need such as education, beautification, food insecurities or community improvement projects. 

Scholarship funds are a very traditional fund that assist those looking to further their education. They may be very broad or very specific depending on the donor who setup the agreement. For example: A donor may choose to create a scholarship for students interested in attending a trade school for plumbing. They may setup a scholarship for students attending a specific college with interests in architecture. 

Become part of our organization to help create a better future.  Call our Director at (785) 460-9152  or stop by the office to visit about your interests and ideas. The right fund type will be selected and a fund agreement will be setup. Your contribution will start the fund and watch it work in our community. Per our fund guidelines a 2% administrative fee is collected annually to maintain and service your fund.