Your Community Foundation

04/30/2026

New Updates for Match Month 2026!

Match Month is our community-wide fundraising campaign supporting local nonprofits. We’ve made updates this year to make it easier to participate and benefit.

What’s new: • No minimum to participate • 50/50 structure (instead of 100% endowed) – 50% builds your endowment, 50% can be used for immediate needs • $50,000 Match Pool + additional opportunities

Over the past 3 years, Match Month has raised just over $515,000 for Allen County nonprofits. If your organization is interested in participating, we’d be happy to connect. Contact Elaina Stiffler at [email protected] to learn more.

03/03/2026

Permanent funding helps ensure our community is supported for generations to come. With a little planning today, you can make a big difference in the future.

Leaving 5% of your estate to a fund at Your Community Foundation is a thoughtful act of leadership that helps create your legacy and strengthen the place you call home.

02/17/2026

Many people are surprised to learn there’s more than one way to give to a fund at Your Community Foundation (YCF).

Through YCF, donors can give using cash, stock, retirement accounts, life insurance, real estate, crypto, or by including the foundation in their estate plans. These gifts help create lasting support for our community. Sometimes a simple conversation is all it takes to explore what’s possible.

02/10/2026

Grant Impact Spotlight

This past fall, Your Community Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Humanity House to support Allen County residents facing high utility costs. As a result of this grant, 27 local families received assistance with essential utility bills, helping keep homes safe and stable during a difficult time.

We are grateful for the work Humanity House does every day and for their partnership in meeting urgent needs across our community. Thank you, Humanity House, for the difference you continue to make for our neighbors.

02/03/2026

Philanthropy starts with what matters most to you.

At Your Community Foundation, people don’t just start a fund—they start with a value, a memory, or a cause that matters. Whether it’s supporting local nonprofits, creating scholarships, or leaving a lasting legacy, YCF helps turn your intentions into a tangible impact that grows over time.

From donor-advised funds to scholarships and designated giving, we guide you every step of the way making your giving organized, flexible, and meaningful. Your generosity today can leave a legacy that lasts for generations.

Learn how you can create a fund that reflects your values and supports the community you love: https://givingmakesadifference.org/establish-a-fund
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01/29/2026

Happy Kansas Day! 🌾 Did you know you can leave a lasting impact right here at home? By keeping just 5% of your planned giving in Kansas, you can help support local causes, families, and communities for generations. Learn how Your Community Foundation makes it simple to create a legacy that truly matters.

01/09/2026

Our annual report is here!

This year, we’re celebrating the people and partnerships that make Allen County stronger, from generous donors to the local organizations doing meaningful work every day. Their commitment helped us invest $52,204.33 in grants supporting projects that improve quality of life across Allen County.

Together, we supported local solutions, strengthened local organizations, and showed that our community’s future is brighter when we work together.

Read the full report: https://givingmakesadifference.org/annual-impact-report

01/05/2026

During Match Month, the Friends of Allen County Parks and Trails Endowment Fund raised the highest dollar amount of any participating fund and ranked third in total number of gifts. Those contributions were invested into an endowment fund, creating lasting support for Allen County’s parks and trails for generations to come. Thank you to everyone who helped make this impact possible.

Learn More About Match Month Results: https://givingmakesadifference.com/news-%26-events-1/f/match-month-building-forever-funds-that-last-a-lifetime

12/12/2025

We are so beyond grateful for the support of the community during our Match Month Campaign! Together, our community raised $105,871.28 and unlocked an additional $100,000 in matching funds, bringing our total impact to $205,871.28. These dollars strengthen 16 charitable funds, including 15 that directly support nonprofits here in Allen County. Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make this remarkable success possible.

12/02/2025

Last day for gifts to our nonprofit funds to be matched! Give today at: https://givebutter.com/c/ycfmatchmonth or drop off your donation in person until 4:30pm.

Your Community Foundation has extended its annual Patterson Family Foundation matching campaign through midnight Tuesday, giving donors extra time to