Foundation Funds

Administrative Funds enable to foundation to fulfill its mission and to provide long-term sustainability to the organization. The Foundation was established over 20 years ago with a $2.9 administrative endowment funded by over 100 founding donors. That initial endowment continues to grow ensuring the Community Foundation will be here forever to impact today, and transform tomorrow!

Administrative Funds

• Greater Salina Community Foundation Administrative Endowment Fund

Designated funds provide a permanent sources of income to support your favorite charities even long after you are gone.

Designated Fund Fact Sheet

Current Designated Funds

• A. Byrne and Margaret E. Kelley Fund
• A. Wayne Lowen Fund
• Ann Parr Fund
• Arlo R. Gruenthal Fund for the United Way
• Back to School Fair Fund
• Betty May Library Fund
• Bill and Pat Knox Family Fund
• Bill J. Hopper Family Fund
• Brookville Community Foundation Legacy Fund
• Burton and Bonnie Thompson Fund For Osborne Hospital Fund
• Connect the Dots Fund
• CPRF Community Mobility Fund for Cloud, Ellis, Russell & Saline Counties
• Don and Evelyn Amend Fund
• Donna L. Vanier Fund
• Doris and Al Schwan Charitable Fund
• Dorothy B. Main Family Fund
• Ellsworth County Medical Center Endowed Fund
• Geist Family Legacy Fund in Honor of Sharon Geist & Shirley Geist Stover
• George and Jeanne Frisbie Family Fund
• George F. Mullen Fund
• Gloria Hagan Fund
  Good Citizenship Award Fund
• Gordon and Mary Anne Gardiner Fund
• Gordon and Mary Reist Fund
• Gypsum Valley Community Foundation Legacy Fund
• H. Alden and Mary E. Flanders Fund
• Harry H. and Sara W. Huber Fund
• Harry J. and Ann Lee Jett Fund
• Historic Masonic Temple Preservation Fund
• In Memory of Julie Ann Jensen Fund
• Irene M. Schweitzer Symphony Fund
• J.E. and Pearl Weiss Fund for First Presbyterian Church
• J.E. and Pearl Weiss Fund for Salina Regional Health Foundation
• J.E. and Pearl Weiss Fund for St. John’s Lutheran Church
• James E. Roderick and Nancy A. Roderick Fund
• Jeanne and George Frisbie Fund for Gypsum United Methodist Church
• Joy D. Peterson Memorial Fund
• Kansas Health Foundation Operating Fund for GSCF
• Kathryn Nuss Fund
• Ken Hakoda Endowed Conductor Chair Fund
• Kenneth C. and Geraldine Stephenson Fund
• KWU Student volunteerism & Service to Salina Community Fund
• Laddie and Wanda Schrock Fund
• Larry and Joy Smith Family Legacy Fund
• Leadership Fund
• Leadership Project Fund for Children
• Linda Smittle Legacy Fund
• Livingston Fund
• Loader Family Fund
• Looney Family Fund for Sunset Elementary School
• Lori Supinie Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Love Family Library Fund
• Lyle and Anna Lightfoot Fund
• Lyle and Anna Lightfoot Fund for the Animal Shelter
• Marie S. Schmidt Fund
• Match Madness Fund
• Max P. and Ina Belle Christian Fund
• Maynard and Letty Jones Fund
• Mike and Carol Ann Sloo Fund
• Neustrom Family Fund
• Nicholas C. and Mary Arnoldy Family Fund
• O.J. and Norma Cooper Fund
• Partners 4 Success Fund
• Pathway to Hope Fund- Supports the needs of the homeless through Ashby House.
• Patricia A. Perry Fund
• Paul Ellison Fund
• Phil and Glenda Krug Fund
• R.W. and Nancy Bowen Fund
• Raymond and Dorothy Goering Fund
• Raymond W. Richardson and Virginia M. Richardson Fund
• Rex R. and Wilma Jean McArthur Fund
• Robert and Aileen Button Fund
• Robert B. and Debra A. Korbelik Fund
• Robert F. Miller Fund for Christ Cathedral
• Ronald and Elizabeth Prielipp Fund
• Sacred Heart Cathedral Fund
• Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School Endowment Fund
• Salina Animal Shelter Fund
• Salina Economic Development Corporation Fund
• Salina Initiative for Restorative Justice Fund
• Salina Meals on Wheels Fund
• Salina Municipal Band Fund
• Salina Regional Health Foundation Hospice and Long -Term Fund
• Saline County Dept. of Senior Services Fund
• Saline County Youth Charitable Giving Fund
• Sally and Norman Wilkinson Fund
• Sassy and Foxie Rogers by Celestine Rogers Fund
• Sculpture Tour Salina Fund
• Sculpture Tour Salina Pass Through Fund
• Shirley M. Drawbaugh Fund
• Smoky Hill River Festival Legacy Fund
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church Operations Fund
• St. Mary's Grade School Endowment Fund
• St. Mary's Queen of the Universe Catholic Church Fund
• Stein Family Fund for St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Church
• Stephen E. McDowell Fund
• Ted and Almita Augustine Fund
• Teen Town, Inc. Pass Through Fund
• Tex and Betty Fury Designated Fund For Bethany College
• Tex and Betty Fury Fund
• The Tricentennial Fund
• Verna Myers Fund
• Weibert Family-Decatur County Feed Yard Fund
• Wendell K. Nickell and Waitstill B. Nickell Fund
• Wilfred and Florence Loux Fund
• William H. Graves Scout Service Center Building Fund
• Wings Over Salina Air Museum Fund
• Young Women Athletic Fund

Donor advised funds are a simple and flexible "charitable savings account" that let you decide when and where to give.

Donor Advised Fund Fact Sheet

Current Donor Advised Funds

• A Fund
• Aaron and Jessica Martin Family Fund
• Anonymous Fund
• Anonymous Fund
• Anonymous Fund
• Anonymous Fund
• Anonymous Fund
• Anonymous Fund
• Applequist Family Fund
• Betty Glatt Fund
• Bob and Linda Salem Fund*
• Brenda Schewe Fund
• Buyse Family Fund
• Chambers Loader Fund
• Charles L. and Kathleen A. Elsea Family Fund
• Charles W. Walker Fund
• Col. Delbert Townsend Fund
• Daran and Kendra Neuschafer Family Fund
• Darwin L. and Delma M. Sampson Fund
• David E. and Linda L. Smith Fund
• David Wedel Family Fund
• Davidson Family Fund
• Dick and Joyce Brown Fund
• Dick and Toni Renfro Fund*
• Donald L. and Helen E. Lund Fund
• Dwight W and Barbara L Smith Fund
• Ed Ingram Memorial Fund
• Elizabeth, Harry and McDowell Steele Fund
• Eloise Hodgson Lynch Charitable Fund
• Emily Sophia Howie Legacy Fund
• Erich and Bonnie Anderson Family Fund
• Flaherty Family Fund
• Frank and Izzy Hampton Fund
• Frieda J. Mai Fund
• Fried-Stuewe Fund
• Galen G. Swenson Fund
• Gayle and Jane McMillan Fund
• George and Jean Frisbie Family Fund
• George and Margaret Yarnevich Fund
• Gustaf and Hannah Applequist Fund
• Helen L. Graves Fund
• J. Milton Pilcher Fund
• Jack E. and Anne Ludwig Family Fund
• James R. Allen Family Fund
• Jeff and Paula Knox Family Fund
• John and Deborah Divine Fund
• John and Gig Jones Fund
• Karl and Connie Stutterheim Fund
• Keith & Gloria Snow Fund
• Kenneth C. and Karen K. Ebert Family Fund
• Kim E. and Conee Brown Fund
• Kummer Family Fund
• Larry and Joy Smith Fund
• Lawrence and Anna Streit Family Fund
• Lee E. and Christine Young Fund
• Leon K. and Judy Hannebaum Fund
• Linda L. Ellison Fund
• Loren and Sara Young Family Fund
• LoVullo Family Fund
• Mark and Becky Augustine Fund
• Mark and Carolyn Wedel Fund
• Mark and Jane Berkley Family Fund
• Mark L. and Julie Sager Miller Fund
• Matt & Rita Shaffer Fund
• Matt and Brenda Family Fund
• Maurice and Gladys Olson McDonald Fund
• Mike and Cheryl Murray Fund
• Mike Berkley Fund
• Mildred and Rolland Middlekauff Foundation Fund*
• Morgan Family Fund
• Mustard Seed Fund
• Norm and Kristy Yenkey Fund
• Patrik and Barb Neustrom Fund
• Paul D. and Jo Ann Berkley Fund
• Peggy and Bill Medina Family Fund
• Pete and Rita Peterson Fund*
• Phil and Sally Hemmer Fund
• Rauchholz Family Fund
• Robert and Connie Stewart Fund*
• Robert B. and Lila A. Berkley Fund
• Rose and Elton Bloomberg Fund
• Rupe Family Fund
• Salina Irish Road Bowling Fund
• Sid and Susy Reitz Fund*
• Steve Ryan Fund*
• Ted and Almita Augustine Fund
• Ted and Doris Harder Fund
• Keith H. and Alice Nadene Lauer Family Fund
• Todd and Mindi Davidson Fund
• Todd and Tara Herrenbruck Family Fund
• Tom and Denise Peebles Fund
• Tom and Katie Platten Fund
• Tom and Maggie Hemmer Fund
• Tom and Shelda Vandervoort Family Fund
• Trooper Ben #HelpMore Foundation
• Tyler J. Ritter Legacy Fund
• William J. and Ada Mae Harbin Fund

Corporate Donor Advised Funds

• Exline Employee Charitable Fund
• H and B Enterprises Fund
• Heritage Real Estate Advisors Charitable Fund
• KASA Companies, Inc. Charitable Fund
• Sound Garden Fund at Oakdale Park for Janice Pankratz

*These funds are temporary/non-endowed funds.

Field of Interest Funds respond to current and future needs by letting you support a specific cause or geographic area rather than a specific charity. Grants are determined by a committee.

Field of Interest Funds Fact Sheet

Current Field of Interest Funds

A Better Smile Fund
Provides access to oral healthcare for children (up to age 18) who have limited or no financial resources.

Assaria Community Foundation Fund
Supports charitable projects in Assaria, KS.

Brookville Community Foundation Fund
Supports charitable projects in Brookville, KS

Child Care Workforce Development Fund*
Supports Saline County child care workforce initiative

Dane G. Hansen Community Grant Fund*
Provides grants for arts, education, health/human services, community beautification, environmental projects, and intergenerational projects.

Decatur Community Education Fund
Supports various school programs and capital needs for students in USD 294.

Fund for Early Childhood Care, Education & Development
Supports programs that prepare children for Kindergarten in Saline & Ottawa Counties.

George & Jeanne Frisbie Fund
Provide basic needs or educational opportunities for underserved populations, including but not limited to, underserved and at-risk youth and teens aging out of foster care. 

Gypsum Valley Community Foundation Fund
Supports charitable projects in Gypsum, KS

Kansas Health Foundation Fund for GSCF
Provides annual grants for public health needs.

L.P. “Pat” Mullen Fund
Supports youth education in two fields of interest: arts and humanities and science, technology and invention.

PET Project Fund
Makes annual grants to community projects designated by young donors through Foundation sponsored programs.

Salina Youth Baseball Fund
Provides support for individual players who may not otherwise be able to participate in local baseball leagues and tournaments due to lack of funds for things such as equipment, uniforms and fees.

Rob Schorling Memorial Fund
Provides assistance to families who are dealing with diagnosis and treatment of leukemia.

Sunflower Bank Softball Showcase Fund
Offers support for the annual showcase for girls who may not otherwise be able to afford to participate.

Triplett Inc. Employee Assistance Fund
Helps employees with unforeseen and critical family needs.

Women Helping Women Fund
Provides emergency grants for women in need. 

YW Legacy Fund
Established after the closing of the YWCA in Salina, this fund makes grants based on the mission of the YWCA.

Southeastern of Saline County Foundation Fund

Established to support local charitable community needs of Kipp, Mentor, Assaria, Gypsum and Bridgeport.

*These funds are temporary/non-endowed funds.

Current Funds for the Future

The following donors have chosen to make a permanent gift at the end of their lifetime through their will or trust. 

• Jim & Adrienne Allen Family Fund
• Dana & Sue* Anderson
• Anonymous Donor(s)
• Avatar Fellowship & Scholarship Fund(s)
• Penny Beans
• Lila Berkley
• Suzanne Blakey
• Craig & Lorelle Boxler
• Larry Britegam
• Dick & Joyce Brown
• Kelly Brown
• The Brown Family Fund
• Mike & Stephanie Carlin
• Bill & Ruth Cathcart-Rake
• Mike & Brenda Cloutier
• Dale & Beverly Cole
• Janet DuBois Family Fund
• Ken & Karen Ebert
• Linda Ellison
• Rob & Kelli Exline
• Rick & Janet Fisher
• Jeff & Lynn Gillam
• Dean & Betty Groves
• Arlo R*., Louise* & Mark A. Gruenthal
• John & Kristin Gunn
• Ted* & Doris Harder
• Randy & Lynda Hassler
• Helping Hands Fund
• The David and Janet Hanson Fund
• Brenda Hemmer
• Matt Hemmer
• Tom & Maggie Hemmer
• Austin & Lisa Hoppock
• Linda Jensen
• Katherine Jester
• Phyllis Johnson
• John & Gig Jones
• Elizabeth Keating
• Marcia Klingzell
• Bill & Pat* Knox
• Lewis* & Barbara Kollhoff
• John A. Komarek
• Randy and Cathy Krug Fund
• Russ Lamer 
• Tamra Lamer
• Kenny & Lee Lewis
• A. Wayne Lowen
• David Martin
• The Melissa & Casey McCoy Fund
• Jack* & Tess McKnight
• Bill & Peggy* Medina
• Mark & Julie Miller
• Miracles With a Purpose Fund
• Jake Mitchell
• Stan & Sandra Mitchell
• Trey & Kim Mowery
• Myrna Muir
• The Rita Northup Fund
• Dennis & Martha Oakes
• Dennis Wayne Oborny Fund
• J.J. and Tammy O'Connor
• Brenda O’Gorman
• Lisa & Delwin Newman Fund
• N.M. & Norma Jean Patton
• Bob & Cindy Peck Family Fund
• Pete & Rita Peterson
• Eep & Jane Peuchen
• Barbara Pierce
• Bob* & Karel Purdy
• Steve* & Joyce Roe
• Rex & Carol Romeiser
• Larry & Sharon Root Family Trust
• Randy & Julie Rowe
• Chris & Abby Rupe
• Ramon & Glenda Schmidt
• Warren & Margaret Schmidt
• Robert & Lori Schrock
• Douglas Schwan
• The Marie L. Scott Fund
• Mike & Carol Sloo
• Boyd & Heather Smith
• Brenda Smith
• David & Linda Smith
• Keith & Gloria Snow
• Dan & Jenny Stack
• Elizabeth*, Harry*, and McDowell Steele
• Connie Stevens
• Ann Swenson
• David & Vickie Tangeman Fund
• Cheryl & Fred Tepe
• Ron & Kathleen Tremblay
• Linda Tuller
• Mary L. Vanier Fund
• Charles & Elaine H. Waddle
• Mike & Penny Walker
• Trace & Cindy Walker
• David Wedel & Pilar LaPointe Fund
• Bonnie Welty
• James A. & Sherryl L. Zoltenko

* Indicates deceased

Organization Funds offer a simple and efficient way for your nonprofit to build capacity and provide long-term support for your mission.

Organization Fund Fact Sheet

Current Organization Funds

Arts & Culture

• Central Kansas Flywheels Museum Fund 
• Kansas Museums Association Fund 
• Salina Art Center Fund 
• Salina Arts & Humanities Foundation Fund 
• Salina Chorale Fund
• Salina Education Automobile Museum of America, DBA The Garage Fund 
• Salina Symphony Fund 
• Smoky Hill Museum Friends, Inc. Fund
• St. John's Military School Historical Museum Fund 
• Stiefel Theatre-Performing Arts Fund 
• Theatre Salina Fund 
• The Temple - Salina Innovation Fund

Community Development

• Community Housing Development Corporation of Central Kansas (CHDO) Fund
• North Salina Community Development, Inc. Fund 
• Salina Economic Development Corporation Fund
• Prairieland Market Fund

Conservation & Environment

• Friends of the River Foundation Fund 
• The Land Institute Fund 
• The Nature Conservancy in Kansas Fund
• Rolling Hills Zoo Fund 

Education

• Bethany College Fund 
• Cornerstone Classical School Fund 
• Kansas Music Educators Association Fund 
• Kansas State University Salina Aerospace and Technology Campus Fund
• Kansas Wesleyan University Foundation Fund 
• KU School of Medicine Fund 
• Salina Area Technical College Fund 
• Salina Education Foundation Fund 
• Salina Public Library Fund
• Smoky Hill Education Service Center Fund 

Faith & Religion

• Belmont Boulevard Christian Church Fund 
• Christ the King Lutheran Church Fund
• Church of the Cross Fund 
• First Baptist Church Fund 
• First Presbyterian Church of Salina Fund 
• The Harvester Foundation Fund
• Rolling Hills United Church of Christ Fund 
• St. John's Missionary Baptist Church Fund 
• Salina First United Methodist Church Fund 
• Salina Heights Christian Church Fund 
• Salina Sunrise Presbyterian Church Fund 
• Trinity Lutheran Church Fund 
• Trinity United Methodist Church Fund 
• Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Endowment Fund 
• University United Methodist Church Fund
• Webster Conference Center Fund

Health

• A Work In Progress Fund
• Central Kansas Mental Health Center Fund
• CKF Addiction Treatment Fund
• LOVE PROJECTS, INC.
• Revive Community Fund
• Salina Family Healthcare Center Fund 
• Salina Regional Health Foundation Fund 

Human Services

• Access Foundation of Kansas (OCCK) Fund 
• AMBUCS, Salina A.M. Chapter Fund 
• American Red Cross of Greater Kansas Chapter Fund
• Ashby House, Ltd., Fund 
• At Stake Ministries Fund
• Bethany Home Association Fund 
• Birthright of Salina Fund 
• Build A Pro Foundation Fund
• Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas Fund
• Child Advocacy & Parenting Services (CAPS) Fund 
• Child Care Aware of Kansas Fund 
• Domestic Violence Association of Central Kansas (DVACK) Fund 
• Independent Connection Fund
• Kansas Legal Services Fund
• Love, Chloe Foundation Fund 
• Noon Network AMBUCS Fund
• Packages for Warriors-Hearts of America, Inc. Fund 
• Pregnancy Service Center Fund 
• Saint Francis Community Services Fund
• Salina Area United Way Fund 
• Salina Emergency Aid Food Bank Fund
• Salina Family YMCA Foundation Fund 
• Salina Grace Fund 
• Salina Presbyterian Manor Fund
• Salina Rescue Mission Fund 
• Salina Shares Fund  
• The Salvation Army - Salina Fund
• Saline County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol & Rescue Squad Fund 
• Smoky Hill Equality Coalition Fund
• Sunflower Adult Day Services Fund 

Youth

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Salina Fund
• Boys & Girls Club of Salina Fund
• Boy Scouts of America, Coronado Area Council Fund 
• Central Kansas United Soccer Initiative Fund
• Cornerstone Classical School Fund 
• The First Tee of Saline County Fund
• Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland Fund 
• Kansas Youth Sports Fund 
• KIAAA Greg Gordon Family Endowment Fund 
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Child Development Center Fund 
• Nex-Generation Round Up for Youth Fund Fund 
• Salina Area Young Life Fund 
• Salina Babe Ruth Fund
• Salina Child Care Association Fund 
• Saline County 4-H Development Fund 
• Teen Town, Inc. (The City) Fund 
• USD 305 Heartland- Head Start Fund 

Provisional Funds serve as a short-term vehicle to collect charitable donations for a community project, such as a public-private partnership.

Provisional Fund Fact Sheet

Current Provisional Funds

• Brookville Fire Station Fund
• Brookville Park Provisional Fund
• Salina Kanvas Mural & Street Art Fund Project
• Salina Net Generation
• Wings Over Salina Museum Air Fund

Scholarship Funds support student education and impact our future leaders.

We offer two different scholarship fund options for donors based on their interest and budget. Designated Scholarship Funds partner with schools and other nonprofits to facilitate the process, whereas the Community Foundation manages the process, start to finish for Traditional Scholarship Funds.

Scholarship Fund Fact Sheet

Current Scholarship Funds- Designated

• Barragree Fund for First Baptist Church
• Joyce L. Brown Scholarship
• Cheryl Collins Legacy Scholarship
• Dale W. & Ruth S. Geisen Fund
• The Doyle and Maureen Comfort NROTC Scholarship Fund at KU
• Henry S. Dreher Fund for Excellence
• Focus on the Future Foundation
• The Bill Grevas Endowed Scholarship Fund
• Matt Hagny No-Till Scholarship Foundation
• Kansas Junior Golf Scholarship
• Mike & Mable Kelling Scholarship
• Evelyn R. King National Honor Society Scholarship
• KU School of Nursing-Salina Campus Nursing Scholarship
• The Chris Parker Scholarship Fund
• John Forest & Alfra J. Schmidt Ritter Humanitarian Award
• The Salina Family Healthcare Center Scholarship Fund
• St. John's Military School Scholarship Fund in Memory of Tom Orton
• The Burton & Bonnie Thompson Scholarship Fund

Current Scholarship Funds- Traditional

• Wally Beets – John Marino Scholarship Fund
• Richard & Lou Ann Bergen Scholarship in the Creative Arts Scholarship Fund
• Betts Family Scholarship Fund
• Kurt Budke Scholarship Fund
• C. L. Clark Scholarship Fund
• Coyne Family Scholarship Fund
• Frances E. Curtis NAACP Scholarship Fund
• Decatur Community Scholarship Fund
• Donald A. Smischny Educator Scholarship
• Erik Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund
• First Bank Kansas Scholarship Fund
• Jody & Doyle Fredrickson Nursing & Health Scholarship Fund
• David E. Freeland Accounting and Business Administration Scholarship Fund
• Linda K. Freeland Early Childhood Education Scholarship Fund
• Jeanne & George Frisbie Scholarship Fund
• Brian Clarke Garnett Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Hale Family Sunflower Promise Scholarship Fund
• Kansas Federation of Republican Women Scholarship Fund
• David A. & M. Marguerite Parker Scholarship Fund
• Jeanne B. Marts Scholarship Fund
• Orpha J. & Ernest Milbradt Scholarship Fund
• Glenn L. & Edna M. Mott Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Marcella Dowling Oakes Art Scholarship Fund
• Alma Olson & Michael T. Olson Scholarship Fund
• Mary Olson & Viola Olson Gustafson Scholarship Fund
• Gayle & Evelyn Richmond Scholarship Fund
• Alice A. Riggs Ell-Saline, K-State Scholarship Fund
• Emily E. Shobe Memorial Art Scholarship Fund
• Tetlow-Downs Community Scholarship Fund
• Col. Delbert Townsend Scholarship Fund
• Larry & Millie Triplett Scholarship Fund
• Booker T. Washington Scholarship Fund
• Florence Evelyn Westhoff Scholarship Fund

Unrestricted Funds help meet current and future needs of our community. Grants are determined by the GSCF grants committee.

Current Unrestricted Funds

• Don Diekhoff Fund
• Fund for Greater Salina