Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II

11/24/2025

11/12/2025

This week a check for $55,000 arrived from Greg McClenahan as a donation to the Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II by way of a Qualified Charitable Distribution from his IRA.

Greg McClenahan, is a 1969 Belmond graduate. Greg is the son of Guy (Mac) McClenahan and Betty McClenahan. Greg is the brother of Candace (1966) and Ed (1974). Greg received BS, MBA and JD degrees from the University of Iowa. Greg practiced law and then transitioned into real estate development focusing on affordable housing in Minnesota and Iowa. He currently owns and operates the Rose Communities, affordable assisted living facilities in six Iowa locations and the Open Arms Home Health Care Agencies in Iowa.

Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II awarded each graduate $5,000 in 2025. With each gift the BKSF-II receives we step closer to the goal set by the board to award each graduate who attends a college or accredited institution $10,000.

Please join us in thanking Greg for his continued support of Belmond and the Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II but maybe more importantly the future Bronco Graduates.

08/20/2025

We are honored and deeply grateful to announce that we have received a generous gift of $100,000 from the Estate of Clifford M. Olson, whose generosity will have a lasting impact.

This meaningful contribution will support our ongoing mission to provide scholarships to future Belmond-Klemme graduates who wish to pursue further education. Through Clifford's gift it is abundantly clear that he believed in helping others achieve success.

This gift will help the Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II continue to grow to help us reach our goal of one day being able to increase the award given to graduates to $10,000.

Together, we can Be The Good.
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07/09/2025

Did you know annually memorial gifts are one of Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II's greatest contributions?

This can be done very simply by writing a check to the BKSF-II and placing it in a card to the family. The family then fowards these memorials to the BKSF-II in remembrance of the individual.

Have you ever thought, "When I pass away, I hope my family remembers ________." Have you made your wishes known to them?

Families often choose to honor the memories of their loved ones with contributions to the Belmond-Klemme Foundation-II. We are grateful.

05/21/2025

DRUMROLL PLEASE.....last week the graduating members of the Belmond-Klemme Class of 2025 were awarded with our largest award to date of $5000 towards their secondary education.

It is with the help of all of you that this award continues to grow. The Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II Board continues to work toward reaching our goal of making that award grow to $10,000 per student. This wasn't a challenge set by anyone for the board, it was a challenge the board set for themselves recognizing that the cost of higher education continues to rise.

How can you help reach this goal?
1. Make a purposeful annual donation
2. Consider making a donation through a Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA
3. Honor someone's memory through a memorial to the Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II
4. Give thought to making a Charitable Bequest when making your final wishes known while estate planning

Together, we will make a difference.

01/29/2025

Throughout 2024 Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II was blessed by gifts, contributions, and memorials which has continued to help this Foundation grow. We exceeded the challenge that was presented to our board by the Richard O. Jacobson Foundation through the Richard O. Jacobson Charitable Fund for the 8th year.

The 2025 CHALLENGE from the Richard O. Jacobson Foundation is here……$31,463.54 which is the second largest challenge ever presented to us!

It is now our time to rise up to meet this challenge, it is our time to shine.

12/12/2024

Last week an incredible surprise showed up in PO Box 2. Greg McClenahan, former BHS graduate - Class of 1969 made a $70,000 donation to the Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II by way of a Qualified Charitable Distribution from his IRA.

Greg is the son of Guy "Mac" and Betty McClenahan. His sibilings are Ed (BHS Graduate - 1974) and Candance (BHS Graduate - 1966). After high school graduation, Greg attended the University of Iowa where he earned his undergrad, MBA and JD Degrees. He currently resides in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II awarded each graduate $4,000 in 2024. The board has set a goal to award each graduate who attends a college or accredited institution $10,000.

We thank Greg for continuing to support his hometown, the young people whose educations will benefit from his gift, and Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II.

12/10/2024

Recently, Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II has been the recipient of a significant number of memorial gifts and another $1,000 Qualified Charitable Distribution. These gifts help us to continue on the path to reach our goal of being able to award each graduate $10,000 towards their secondary education in the future. Sometimes THANK YOU seems too small of a way to show our gratitude. As always....Thank you.

12/02/2024

While you are busy preparing for the holidays don't forget the gift of education by sending your gift to the Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II to help future Belmond-Klemme Graduates in their post secondary education!!

11/13/2024

Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II is over halfway to meeting our annual goal of $30,109. We currently sit at $15,925. Donations can be mailed to BKSF-II PO Box 2 Belmond, Iowa 50421, we have a venmo account, or dropping a check off with any board member.

Questions? Reach out!!

10/29/2024

Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II was the recipient of a $1,000 Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) earlier this month from an Anonymous Donor. Using a QCD is an easy and tax efficient way to contribute to organizations and causes including the Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II. We can't say THANK YOU enough for thinking of us!

05/01/2024

Our 2024 Jacobson Foundation Challenge for matching funds has been set - $30,109.26. The Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II board has set a long range growth of award goal. Each donation or memorial helps us inch closer to that goal.

As Belmond-Klemme Scholarship Foundation-II grows it allows the award to Belmond-Klemme's graduates to grow too.

Help us help kids.