Belle Plaine Community Foundation

Belle Plaine Community Foundation BPCF creates a stronger future for our area by building endowments, providing informed leadership and connecting donors to the critical needs of the region

The Belle Plaine Community Foundation works to help improve the quality of life in Belle Plaine, The excitement of building endowments for the future of our gentle rural way of life is not really about the money. The true value of money is what it can become. With resources, the Belle Plaine Community Foundation can help provide dollars to make our children healthier and happier, our seniors will be well cared for and the community will continue to be a wonderful place to live!

06/01/2026

The Belle Plaine Community Foundation works diligently to support community projects, provide scholarships to students and create positive impact.

Update on Teapot Project:✅ Thank you to the community for donating money in October 2025 for the matching Grant opportun...
05/22/2026

Update on Teapot Project:
✅ Thank you to the community for donating money in October 2025 for the matching Grant opportunity to fund this project.
✅ new water tower up and running
✅ engineer meeting at site to consult on project
✅ local arborist climbed tower to get photos that engineer needed of bracing currently on water tower
✅ drawing complete for base design
✅ consulting with crane company for bringing the water tower down
✅ applying for grants for mural painting (applied but have not heard if we were selected)

Next steps:
Meeting with out state engineer who has done similar project with the 3 engineers that are currently working on project, crane operators, and city of Belle Plaine.

Getting timeframe of bringing water tower to ground. Base will need completed first then tower will be craned to new base. Plan is to go directly west of where it currently stands.

No design has been decided. Design will be a focus after getting the water tower down.

Did you know water tower will be 113 years old this year on September 18, 2026!

Drawing is AI and final design is NOT final just a visual of our park with teapot in the park!

05/06/2026

Lanore Bishop Education Scholarship!

8 applicants who are starting or continuing their journey to educate our children and a graduate of Belle Plaine or Mulvane high school were granted scholarships to the colleges of their choosing.

Total of $22,000 given this year!

Huge thank you to Lanore Bishop for establishing the endowment that allows this opportunity!

The power and giving of an endowment!

The power and giving of an endowment!Lanore Bishop Youth Grant Spring applicants!Checks are delivered to 11 applicants w...
05/06/2026

The power and giving of an endowment!

Lanore Bishop Youth Grant Spring applicants!

Checks are delivered to 11 applicants who were blessed because of Lanore Bishop setting up an endowment to keep giving long after she left us! $6,944 was given to projects for the youth of Belle Plaine and Mulvane.

Projects include:

📚 for classrooms in Belle Plaine and Mulvane classrooms

Helped with funding for new batting cages

🦖 🦕 show

Reel for ropes at the pool

Subtraction tools

Prizes and food for BP after prom

Supplemental learning materials

Huge thank you to Lanore Bishop for the gift she has given to the youth of Belle Plaine and Mulvane!

If interested in how you can start an endowment or give to an existing one, reach out to us!

04/14/2026

We are thankful today!

First to the Patterson Family Foundation for the opportunity to raise funds and have them matched!

In September 2024, Belle Plaine Community Foundation chose to help raise funds for playground equipment at the school. We had the opportunity thanks to Patterson Family Foundation for matching funds. Our community raised 8150 for this project. Patterson Family Foundation matched it.

Working together with the school, a piece of equipment was chosen that would benefit the kids.

Thank you to the school board approving the additional funds needed to complete this project!

Thanks to working together this project will soon be completed!!

HUGE THANK YOU to
Patterson Family Foundation
Our community
And the Belle Plaine School District for helping us make a difference in Belle Plaine!

BPCF Quality Citizens this year are Jeff and Sally Cox.They will be in the parade tomorrow (Saturday) at 11 am. Thank yo...
04/11/2026

BPCF Quality Citizens this year are Jeff and Sally Cox.

They will be in the parade tomorrow (Saturday) at 11 am.

Thank you for your contribution to the Belle Plaine Community!

Who is the "Heart" of Belle Plaine?We all know that one person (or organization) who goes above and beyond to make our t...
02/23/2026

Who is the "Heart" of Belle Plaine?

We all know that one person (or organization) who goes above and beyond to make our town a better place. Now is your chance to make sure they get the recognition they deserve!

The Belle Plaine Community Foundation is officially accepting nominations for the 2026 Quality Citizen Award. Whether they’ve spent years volunteering, led a major community project, or simply show up every day to help their neighbors, we want to hear their story.

Nomination Deadline: March 10, 2026
How to nominate: Information at belleplainecommunityfoundation.org

Let’s celebrate the people who make Belle Plaine shine!

Have a Great Idea for Belle Plaine’s Youth?The Belle Plaine Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the L...
02/23/2026

Have a Great Idea for Belle Plaine’s Youth?

The Belle Plaine Community Foundation is now accepting applications for the Lanore Bishop Spring Youth Grants!

We’re looking for projects that make a real difference in the lives of our local kids. Whether it’s new equipment for a youth sports league, a creative classroom project, or a community program, we want to help you fund it!

DEADLINE: March 10, 2026
Who can apply? Local 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, or government entities serving Belle Plaine youth.

Don't let your project stay on the drawing board—apply today and help our community's youngest members thrive!

Apply here: www.belleplainecommunityfoundation.org

Helping our Belle Plaine students soar!The Belle Plaine Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for our...
02/23/2026

Helping our Belle Plaine students soar!

The Belle Plaine Community Foundation is currently accepting applications for our 2026 scholarships. We are proud to support our local students and educators as they pursue their academic goals.

If you know a graduating senior or a local teacher looking to further their training, please tag them below or share this post!

Final Date to Submit: March 10, 2026

Where to find forms: BPHS Guidance Office or belleplainecommunityfoundation.org

Let’s help the Class of 2026 finish strong!

It’s time to celebrate the people who make Belle Plaine shine!Our community is built on the hard work of neighbors helpi...
02/13/2026

It’s time to celebrate the people who make Belle Plaine shine!

Our community is built on the hard work of neighbors helping neighbors. The Belle Plaine Community Foundation is proud to host the annual Quality Citizen Award, and we need YOUR help to find this year’s recipient.

If you know an individual or organization dedicated to serving Belle Plaine, please submit a nomination form by March 10.

Shout out to our local BPCF Board for their stewardship: Julie Gooch, Stacy Davis, Deanna Dreiling, Judy Happy, Kelly Lyons, Robin Macy, and Marla Morley.

Form available at: www.belleplainecommunityfoundation.org

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Belle Plaine, KS
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