FY20 Russell County Annual Report

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Our Mission

is to help people invest in meaningful ways to
make a difference in the community by building
permanent endowment funds and meeting
charitable community needs.

DIRECTOR'S LETTER

Dear Friends,

The Russell Area Community Foundation is excited to share
some of our favorite stories about grant making in local
communities - the places we call home. As you look
through this annual report, we hope you will be inspired
and reflect on how you can make a difference with your
charitable legacy.

The community foundation was started nearly 20 years ago
by donors who wanted to invest locally in hometown
schools, parks, arts, recreation and people. Because of their
generosity, over the years the community foundation has
grown and granted more than $4 million dollars to the
Russell County area. Supporting the community
foundation ensures that the things you love about the
Russell County area live on for generations to come.

Thank you for your continued support of the Russell County
Area Community Foundation. Our future is bright as we
celebrate local investment in the places we call home.

Angela Muller, RCACF
Executive Director
#WeBelieveinHometowns

ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

The Russell County Area Community Foundation was founded in 2001
to benefit communities in the Russell County area. The foundation is a
permanent source of charitable funds used to meet both the current
and future needs of our county.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD ALUMNI Morris Krug
Dr. Paul Lampert
Kristie Homeier, Chairperson Jon Birky Odetta Marietta
Mallory Davis, Vice-chairperson Radonna Brandenburg Michael Murphy
Lee Weigel, Treasurer Marvel Castor Tonya Murphy
Pastor Roger Dennis Kenneth Cole Mark Popp
John Farmer, IV Harold Courtois Thurlene Ruggels
Rhonda Haberer Ward Craig Vance Ruggels
Chasen Katz Dennis Davidson Frank Schulte
Joleen Lawson Vickie Elliott Steve Schultz
Donna Fay Major Dianne Farmer Curtis Sohm
Morgan Murphy Wayne Grabbe Brad Wagner
Martin Myers Pam Gudenkauf John Wilson
Jeff Ochampaugh Mollie Haberer Katrina Woelk
Leon Weigel Dave Harry Byrne Wood
Patrick Hilger
Nancy Holland

2020 MATCH MONTH SUCCESS

Through a month-long gift matching initiative in February, the
community foundation raised over $130,000 for community grants
and operations. During Match Month, donors make gifts to the
community foundation to support community grants. These gifts
are then matched at 150% by the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.
Over the last four years Match Month has raised $281,971.

Total Raised $58,702

Total Matched $75,000

Total Benefit $133,702
$0
$50,000 $100,000 $150,000

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FOUNDING DONORS

Our founders inspired the creation and growth of the foundation.
We are forever grateful for the support of these generous donors!

Individuals & Families Business Entities

Dolores Y. & Robert L. Earnest Southwind Bank (formerly
Patrick & Elaine Hilger United National Bank)
Catherine Holland
Michael & Nancy Holland
Max Horn
Leon & Christina Huxman
Leo & Alma Michaelis
Michael & Tonya Murphy
Martin Myers
Henry & Marjorie Pohlman
Starr F. Schlobohm
Dr. Wallace N. Weber
Fred Weigel, Jr.

OUR AFFILIATION

We are a member of the Greater Salina Community Foundation’s
affiliate network in north central Kansas.

KATY KITCHEN ANGELA KERNER

Director of Regional Affiliates Affiliate Operations Coordinator
[email protected] [email protected]

This network helps us effectively pool resources with other
foundations for community growth. We benefit from
experienced investment and administration services,
marketing support, ongoing training and technical assistance
from GSCF staff. Our local advisory board provides leadership
on decisions that directly impact our community!

2019-2020 DONORS

Large or small, every gift contributes to the community foundation’s ability to serve the community. We have made every
effort to include all gifts from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. If you believe there is an error or need to make a correction, please
contact us.

Acupuncture Society of America, Inc. Wayne & Janet Funk Martin & Holly Lueth
Agrilead, Inc. Larry Furthmyer Victor & Mary Lyczak
Dennis & Donna Albrecht Christopher & Andrea Garland Gerald & Mary Mai
Anonymous Donor Galen Gaschler Jean Mai
B. & Shirley Arnhold Richard & Karen Gates Ron & Donna Fay Major
Allen & Mary Bangert Darold & Corine Gideon James & Jamie Malone
Aldean Banker Glenn & Willie Gideon Karolyn McCaslin
Martin & Susan Becker Justin & Angie Gilpin Allan McCobb
Alan & Sheri Beisner Donald & Simone Ginther Dick & Georganna McCrary
Bennett & Schulte Oil Company Gorham State Bank Ken & Connie McMillen
Danny & Deb Bernard Great Bend Coop Association Edith McQuade
Jon & Kim Birky Gregwire Drug Store Dean & Wilma Meier
Bruce & Carrie Bitter Gudenkauf & Malone, Inc. Meridy's Restaurant & Lounge
Black Gold Pheasants Forever Charles & Pam Gudenkauf Robert Miller
Jim & Barb Bowman Michael & Margery Haas William Morris
Dean & Betty Boxberger Donald & Patricia Haberer Case & Debra Morris
Steve & Coleen Boxberger Eric & Mollie Haberer Kai & Angie Muller
Rodney & Michelle Brown Rudy & Rhonda Haberer Deb Murphy
Shirley Brungardt Roger Hackerott Morgan Murphy
Carl & Kelly Cline Mark & Melanie Hamel Martin Myers
Gene & Dorene Chrisler Diane Flood Hanzlicek Ron Nelson
Tina Claussen Bruce & Jeanine Heier Jason & Nicale Ney
Kenneth Cole Gary & Carol Herman Kenneth Ney
Judith Corley John & Carla Hill Merl & Brandy Ney
Curtis Counts Holland & Holland Matt & Beverly Nichols
Jim & Melinda Cross James & Karen Holt Peggy Norris
D. Palma & Co. Mercantile Jill Holt North Central Kansas Antique
Dane G. Hansen Foundation Kristie Homeier
Larry & Sandra Daugherty Michael & Beth Hopper Collectors Club
Jim & Lois Davis Brad & Cheryl Hutchison Pamela Nowack
Mallory Davis Insurance Planning, Inc. of Russell Keith & Tambra Nuss
Donald & Carol Dawson Isis Operating, Inc. Velda Nuss
Stephen & Rachel Decker Ken & Barbara Jeroue Andrew Ochampaugh
Stephen Deines & Janella Eck Jim Cross Insurance Agency Jeff & Sandy Ochampaugh
Roger & Barbara Dennis John O. Farmer, Inc. Robert & Melinda Olson
Kurt & Lois Dewald Steven & Deb Karst Lloyd Oswald
Martin Dietz Keil Katherine Dylan Palma & Timothy Boxberger
The Honorable Robert J. Dole Chasen & Jodi Katz Sambhundh & Ladamard
Darrell & Kayla Dortland Keeler Chiropractic, P.A.
Audrey Doughtery Scott & Amy Keeler Panichabhongse
R.W & E.A Dougherty Lee & Brenda Keffer Bennett & Marcia Peck
John & Yvonne Driscoll Dean & Ruth Keil Frank & Melva Peirano
Mitch & Amy Driscoll Kendra Trueblood Investments, LLC Sandra Philip-Sprague
Martin & Connie Dumler Bill Kilian Paul & Glenda Phillips
Tess Dunkel-McKnight Gary Kilian Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary &
Ken & Vickie Elliott Larry Kilian & Karla Krause
John O. Farmer, III Rick & Robin Kilian Monuments
John & Michelle Farmer Klema Apple Market Marjorie Pohlman
Jim & Jaci Feil Warren & Lynda Koelling Richard Polcyn
Mural E. Fisk Thomas & Andrea Krauss Precision Collision
Dwaine Flegler Harry & Eileen Krug Harlan Ralph
Juanita Flegler Morris & Barbara Krug Stephen & Raeleen Reinhardt
Roger Flegler Susan Krug Judy Riebel
Fossil Lake Partners, LLC Margene Lagunas Greg & Diane Risher
William & Kimberly Foster Jason & Jeannine Long Joseph & Christine Roth
Carol Funk Lorenzen Oil Company RPM Services
Russell County Historical Society
Russell Livestock, LLC

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2019-2020 DONORS

Large or small, every gift contributes to the community foundation’s ability to serve the community. We have made every effort
to include all gifts from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. If you believe there is an error or need to make a correction, please
contact us.

Craig Sanford Ronald & Ginger Tittel Jake & Kristen Windscheffel
Timothy & Barbara Scheck Town and Country Animal Hospital Daron & Katrina Woelk
Robert & Lyla Schmitt Russell Townsley Woelk's
Daryl & Mary Lynne Schneider Trinity Community Thrift Store Michael D. Wolfe
Frank Schulte Bob Tyler Chuck Yost
Margaret Schulte United Ag Service, Inc. Keith & Loretta Zweifel
Mary Schulte USD 407 Russell
Rosslyn Schultz Alan & Carmen Vonfeldt HONORARIUMS
Philip & Jean Sedo James & Kathy Vopat
Joseph & Monica Sellens Brad & Theresa Wagner Grandchildren of Roger &
Susan Shank Frances Wagner Barbara Dennis
Lucille Shearer Paul Wagner
Dustin & Amanda Smith David & Theresa Walker St. John Lutheran Church
Carla Soukup Delores Ward Volunteers
Southwind Bank Waymaster Farms, Inc.
Starr F. Schlobohm Revocable Trust Lance & Mary Pat Waymaster MEMORIALS
State Farm Insurance Fred & Joan Weigel
Barbara Stinchcomb Cecil & Ruth Weigel Robert L. Balloun
Kimberly Stoppel Edward & Tammy Weigel Lewis Eulert
Strobel Door & Repair, Inc. Leon Weigel Mary Lou Farmer
Dustin & Jennifer Stull Allen & Sue Weimaster Mary Keeler
Lonnie & Donna Super Steve & Melinda Wells Donald H. Krug
Monette Terry Westside Propane & Convenience Frank Ptacek
Marlene Thompson Beth Whitman E. Preston Rutter
Steve & Sandy Thornton Gail Williams Renetta Witt

GIVE. GROW. GRANT.

By creating a permanent fund at the community foundation, you can accomplish your charitable
goals, now and forever. As your partner in giving, we will always take special care to honor your wishes
and protect your gift’s value.

Your gift to the community foundation will grow over time, just like a tree! Whether you plant a seed by starting a new fund or
help a fund grow by giving to an existing fund, every gift to the community foundation helps provide “fruit” for the community
through grants and scholarships.

Today... After 15 years... After 25 years... After 50 years...
You decide to make Your gift has grown to Your gift has grown to Your gift has grown to
a permanent gift of $15,000 and given $18,600 and given $51,000 and given
$10,000. $10,000 to charity. $19,000 to charity. $35,000 to charity.

COVID-RESPONSE
GRANTS

The Russell County Area Community Foundation awarded grants to the
following organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Russell Celebrations to support the annual Freedom Fireworks
Celebration, an outdoor community activity that could still be
enjoyed while social distancing
St. John's Lutheran Church to support the Heart2Heart program and
the recent shut-ins throughout the county
USD 407 to purchase yard signs for to recognize high school seniors
since a normal graduation was not able to be held

PLAN TODAY
TO GIVE TOMORROW

CREATE YOUR LEGACY THROUGH YOUR WILL!

Including the community foundation in your will or trust is a simple,
significant way to support one or many causes close to your heart, forever.
When you make a planned gift to the community foundation, you plant
an investment that will continue to grow over time and benefit your
community, far beyond your lifetime!

IT’S EASY AND ANYONE CAN DO IT.

Giving through your will is easy and you don’t have to be wealthy to do it.
Whether your nest egg is large or small, your gift will ensure the good
work of charitable organizations continues in your name.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LEAVING A GIFT IN YOUR WILL OR TRUST,
contact your professional advisor or call us at 785-445-3611!

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KINDERGARTEN
STEM KITS

STEM stand for science, technology, engineering, and math.
Students are presented with hands-on activities that demand a
higher level of thinking skills to work in the real world. Materials
are needed in the classroom to follow the STEM curriculum. The
community foundation awarded USD 407 a grant to purchase five
different types of building kits for the kindergarten classrooms.

Since implementing these kits, Kim Boxberger mentioned seeing
an improvement in not only students motor skills but also
behaviors as well. "The grant exceeded my expectation of the idea
I originally had in mind because many students don't have access
to these items at home. As a kindergarten team, we feel that
problem-solving, communication and a bit of engineering were
successfully introduced," said Boxberger.

"The additional space and seating allow Kid-Link
to meet the specific needs of each child served."

SAMANTHA MONTGOMERY

DSNWK
OUTGREW SPACE

As Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas grows, so does the
need for more space. The organization outgrew the meeting room
at the Pioneer Developmental Center, so the community
foundation awarded the organization two grants to renovate the
center in order to more efficiently use the space.

DSNWK was able to convert the space into three offices and a large
conference room as well as purchase new furniture. "DSNWK is
thankful for the office and conference space, as well as the table
and chairs utilized in the area," said grantee Samantha
Montgomery. "The additional space and seating allow Kid-Link to
meet the specific needs of each child served. Our specialists can
meet and review individual needs, discuss challenges, develop
options for goals, and provide a safe and clean space for numerous
potential testings that a child may be needing."

'REALITY U' COMES
TO RUSSELL HIGH

How do youth make the transition from being a student, to
having real world responsibilities of their own? How do they
decide what they want out of life, or better yet, how to achieve
their goals? Reality U is a program that works with students to
implement financial goals, understand money management and
the different sources of income and the relationship between
income and career prep.

This project is significant because soon, students will be on their
own with these responsibilities. The community foundation
awarded USD 407 a grant to bring Reality U to Russell High
School. This program reached 130 students who learned what
the real world was like in simulation.

Grantee Rashelle Schlyer said, "This grant was a tremendous
influence on our project's effectiveness because it is something
we would not have been able to do without these funds. The
students talked about their experiences and frequently asked if
life is REALLY like this."

DEINES CULTURAL
RENOVATION

Due to the overwhelming expense of the renovation to the
Deines Cultural Center, many plans that were designed in the
past were unattainable. Since the founding of the Deines, the
upstairs had been left unfinished, but with potential for
additional space for visual art, presentations and public events.
With the support from the community foundation, the second
floor landing of the Deines was recently transformed. The funds
were used to install the wall, floor, and movable wall for the
upstairs foyer gallery displaying the collection of the Friends of
the Deines.

"What looked like haphazard storage and neglected space is
now a usable room for art display and events," said grantee
Shannon Trevethan. "This not only makes a great place to
showcase the artwork the Friends of the Deines have collected
through donations, but adds an elegant ambiance for private
and public events hosted at the Deines. This project would have
never happened without the help of the community foundation.
There is more to be done, but this is a huge step in the right
direction. Thank you."

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Home Is... WHERE PEOPLE SHARE
THEIR GIFTS

"As a result of this project, we have reignited the love for our neighborhood lighting
displays. This grant gave this project its life. Without the funds, we would never
have been able to purchase the materials necessary to complete them."

ANDREA KRAUSS

PLAZA ON THE PLAINS

Russell's neighborhood lighting display, "Plaza on the Plains," is a tradition that has started in the community
decades ago. Each neighborhood has a different lighted yard display, but over the years when people have moved
or passed, the displays have decreased.

The Russell County Area Community Foundation awarded the Russell Pride committee funding to revive this
tradition, which also goes hand in hand with the other Christmas events throughout the community. "As result of
this project, we have reignited the love for our neighborhood lighting displays," said grantee Andrea Krauss. "This
grant gave this project its life. Without the funds, we would never have been able to purchase the materials
necessary to complete them."

2019-2020

Grant Recipients

The following organizations received either donor-directed or
competitive grants from funds at the community foundation:

Black Gold Pheasants Forever Peace Lutheran Church
Catholic Diocese of Salina Post Rock Family Services, Inc.
City of Luray Russell Arts Council, Inc.
City of Paradise Russell Celebration Inc.
City of Russell Russell County Community
Corpus Christi Catholic Partnership
School/Parish Russell County Food Pantry
Cub Scout Pack #118 Russell County Historical
Developmental Services of NW Society
Kansas, Inc. Russell Main Street, Inc.
First Christian Church Russell PRIDE, Inc.
Fort Hays State University Russell Public Library
Fort Hays State University Russell Recreation
Foundation Commission
Foundation for Rural Service Russell Regional Hospital
Fractured Atlas Russell Relay For Life
Friends of the Deines Cultural Russell Wrestling Club
Center Smoky Hills Public Television
Fund for a Better Russell County St. Boniface Parish
Area St. John Lutheran Church
Junior Bronco Football St. Mary Queen of Angels
Lovegrass Music Festival Parish
Association, Inc. St. Mary's Church of Gorham,
Lucas Arts & Humanities Council, KS
Inc. Trinity United Methodist
Luray Fire Department Church
Luray Senior Center Unbound
Maxwell T. Ward Foundation USD 299 - Sylvan-Lucas
Midway Extension District #15 Unified
Natoma Community Center USD 399 - Paradise, Natoma &
Natoma Heritage Seekers Waldo
Natoma High School. USD 407 - Russell

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Scholarship Recipients

The following students received scholarships through the
community foundation's competitive scholarship program with
funding from the Boehler Student Aid Scholarship; David Ochs
Memorial Scholarship; Doran & Bina Dole Scholarship; Elaine
Hilger Scholarship; Ervin & Denzell Zimmerman Memorial
Scholarship; Joshua Scholarship; Kenneth V. Dumler Memorial
Scholarship; Paul E. Ruggels Memorial Scholarship; Pohlman
Family Scholarship; and Sean Paul Banks Memorial Scholarship.

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ABIGAIL CROSS DARIAN KLEE
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KOBY DECKER College Technical
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LIBERTY DECKER KATHERINE KRAUSS
Barton County Community Kansas State University
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SAMANTHA LEIKER
TIFFANY DORTLAND Fort Hays State University
Barton County Community
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Bethel College
GARRETT EWERS
Fort Hays State University NICK MILLER
Fort Hays State University
KAYLA FARMER
Kansas State University LAUREN MYERS
University of Kansas
JULIA FINGER
Fort Hays State University

2019-2020

Scholarship Recipients

CALEB NEWACHECK SAMANTHA PTACEK
Fort Hays State University Kansas State University
SHELBY NEY
Fort Hays State University LILLIAN RAGETH
BROOKS NICHOLS University of Kansas
Kansas State University
CALEB NUSS HUNTER REDDIG
Barton County Community Kansas State University
College
MICAH NUSS CHANDLER REICH
Fort Hays State University Fort Hays State University
WHITNEY NUSS
Fort Hays State University KAIDEN SCHNEIDER
SAMUEL OCHS Barton County Community
Kansas State University College
TRAVIS OCHS
Kansas State University JANAE SCHULTE
PEYTON OSTMEYER University of Arkansas
Fort Hays State University
LAYN PASEK JACOB SOHM
NCK Technical College- Hays Kansas Wesleyan University
MEGAN PEELER
Kansas Wesleyan University SKYLAR STEINLE
CADEN PFEIFER Barton County Community
Kansas State University College
DELAINEY POSPICHAL
Kansas State University MACKENZIE THOMAS
RHETT POSPICHAL Wichita State University
Dodge City Community College
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University of Kansas
ALEXANDRA PTACEK JOSALYN ULRICH
University of Kansas Medical Fort Hays State University
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Hays Academy of Hair

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CHASE WOELK University
Fort Hays State

IMPACT NUMBERS

In 2020, $701,316 total grants and scholarships were awarded to 217 organizations
and students throughout the fiscal year. Since inception, $4,052,398 has been
awarded on the behalf of generous donors, making our community a better
place to live!

GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED PER FISCAL YEAR

$750,000 $701,316

$500,000

$250,000 $18,180 $105,064 $233,629 2020
$0
2005 2010 2015

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FOUNDATION FUNDS

Endowed funds produce charitable income every year and help
donors create a legacy of giving.

DONOR ADVISED FUNDS FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS

Enable donors to recommend grants to the Enable donors to support a designated cause or
charitable organizations or programs of geographic area. (e.g. the arts, a specific
their choice. community, etc.)
Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund - Russell
Derril & Marvel Castor Fund Girl Scouts of Russell, Kansas Fund
Dolores Y. & Robert L. Earnest Fund Helen A. Hampl Student Aid Fund
Don H. & Sandy Krug Fund Kansas Health Foundation Children's Fund
Dr. Charles & Barbara Stinchcomb Fund Kansas Health Foundation Fund for Russell County
Edwin W. Olson Family Fund Russell Area Health Fund
Fred & Joan Weigel Fund Russell Area Youth Activities Fund
Henry & Marjorie L. Pohlman Fund
Jay & Micki Sweeney Fund Russell Schools Apple Seed Fund
Leon & Christina Huxman Fund
Mary Keeler's Children's Fund ORGANIZATION FUNDS
Michael S. Holland Fund for Russell Regional Hospital
Mike & Nancy Holland Fund Provide annual income for nonprofit organizations
Murphy Family Fund in support of their charitable work.
Myers Family Memorial Fund Coronado Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America
Patrick R. & Elaine M. Hilger HOPE Fund
Rotary Club of Russell Fund Fund
USD 407 Fund Grassroots Arts Center Fund
Wallace N. Weber, M.D. Fund Russell County Historical Society Legacy Fund
Russell Public Library Fund
DESIGNATED FUNDS Russell Regional Hospital aaFund
St. John Lutheran Church, Russell, KS Endowment
Provide annual support for specific
charities selected by the donor. Fund

David Goddard Fund for the Russell Boy Scouts St. Mary, Queen of the Angels Parish, Russell, Kansas
David M. Shumaker Memorial Geology Fund
Dean C. Banker Fund for the Russell County Historical Fund

Society SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Dick Phinney & Joan Phinney Jillson Russell Regional
Assist and encourage promising students,
Hospital Equipment Enhancement Fund including those challenged by
Ethel A. John Fund for the Natoma Community Center educational costs.
Ethel A. John Fund for Peace Lutheran Church, Natoma, Boehler Student Aid Fund
David Ochs Memorial Scholarship Fund
KS Doran & Bina Dole Scholarship Fund
Hazel A. Olson Trinity United Methodist Church Fund Elaine Hilger Scholarship Fund
Helen Polcyn St. Mary's Catholic Church of Gorham Ervin & Denzell Zimmerman Memorial

Cemetery Fund Scholarship Fund
Joel Stull Memorial Agricultural Scholarship Fund Joshua Scholarship Fund
Kansas Health Foundation Operating Fund for Russell Kenneth V. Dumler Memorial Scholarship Fund
Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund
County Paul E. Ruggels Memorial Scholarship Fund
Kay Shank Fund Pohlman Family Scholarship Fund
Keep the Dream Alive Fund Sean Paul Banks Memorial Scholarship Fund
Max & Whilmetta Horn Fund
Natoma Heritage Seekers Pohlman Building Fund The R.H.S. Class of 1952 Scholarship Fund
Natoma Presbyterian Church Preservation Fund
Pay It Forward Scholarship Fund ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS
Robert & Melinda Olson Designated Fund
Russell City Cemetery Fund Supports foundation operations.
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gorham, KS, Building & Russell Administrative Fund

Grounds Fund PROVISIONAL FUNDS
The Bill Gilpin Fund for Russell County Youth Activities
The Friends of the Deines Cultural Center Emma M. Supports groups or organizations raising money
for a specific community project.
Gaines Memorial Fund Russell County Area Pass Through Fund
The Russell Backpack Fund
V. Frankie & Reba M. New Fund USD 407 Schools Improvement Planning Fund

UNRESTRICTED FUNDS

Supports foundations community grantmaking.
Fund for a Better Russell County Area

FINANCIAL
OVERVIEW

None of this would be possible without people like you! ASSET GROWTH SINCE 2005
Your support makes a meaningful difference in Russell
County, both now and in the future. As of June 30, 2020, the foundation's total
asset size reached $16,572,520 with 72 funds.
COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING NUMBERS SINCE INCEPTION
$20,000,000
$750,000

$16,572,520

$15,000,000

$500,000

$10,000,000 $10,764,911

$250,000 $5,000,000
$0
$484,907 $2,957,132
Community ADretsvel&oCpulmteurnte
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Other 2005

$1,071,357
was donated from 225
generous donors in the
2020 fiscal year.

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P.O. Box 172 • 507 N. Main •Russell, Ks 67665-0175
785-445-3611 • [email protected]
www.rcacf.net
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