Hardin County Community Endowment Foundation

06/02/2026

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

Get Your Spring CE Credits—And Lunch Is On Us

The Story County Community Foundation invites you to join us for a Lunch & Learn designed for professional advisors—including financial planners, attorneys, CPAs, and estate planning professionals. This is a convenient opportunity to earn CE credits while gaining practical insights you can use right away—and enjoy a complimentary lunch with your peers.
What You’ll Gain - You’ll leave with clear, useful examples you can put into practice right away. Practical ideas you can use immediately with your clients, including:
• Simple ways to start conversations about charitable giving
• Tax-smart strategies to help clients give more effectively
• Options beyond cash—such as stock, real estate, or business interests
• Planning ideas for key moments like retirement or the sale of a business
• Ways to strengthen client relationships through meaningful giving discussions

RSVP here: https://storycountyfoundation.org/certified-financial-professionals-education-session-may-6th/

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day we honor the Schiller sisters.

05/23/2026

Friends of Calkins Nature Area will be updating the great room located in the conservation center. Soon the butterflies will return to a new viewing area. HCCEF providing funding for one animal pen but many others are needed.
Calkins Nature Area is a treasured outdoor space in Hardin County. Donations are welcome to help support future projects and enhancements through Hardin County Conservation. Your generosity helps preserve nature, learning, and recreation for generations to come.

05/06/2026

05/01/2026

Happy May Day!!! 50126!!! Yesterday we celebrated Women Joining Women as the first event in The Lodge in Steamboat Rock. Thank you to Connie Isaacson from Isaacson-Syverson Consulting for your presentation on The Joy of Giving. Joan Schuller, HCCEF chair sums up the event, "As women are often the final decision-makers in charitable giving, they have the opportunity to support causes that align with their values and vision. In today's Women Joining Women luncheon, attendees were encouraged to identify worthwhile causes that collectively, women of Hardin County can support. HCCEF is here to encourage and to support charitable giving that is impactful, especially in Hardin County." We are excited to see "what's next" for Hardin County women!

04/28/2026

Looking forward to Thursday's Women Joining Women event. A BIG thank you to Hardin Conservation, Wes Wiese and board for allowing us to initiate The Lodge!

04/27/2026