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Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas

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The Community Foundation serves the region by promoting charitable giving to benefit the common good and improve quality of life.

Founded in 2001 by a group of citizens interested in encouraging philanthropy and strengthening local communities, the Community Foundation has awarded over $29 million in grants through its donor-advised, unrestricted, designated, field-of-interest, scholarship, and organizational-endowment funds. It is one of more than 780 community foundations in the country and is a member of the Council on Foundations and the Kansas Association of Community Foundations.

10/29/2026

Next in our Match Week 2026 Fund Highlight series is the Mount Carmel Foundation Legacy Endowed Fund!

"This endowment, honoring the rich history of the Mount Carmel Foundation, provides healthcare-related grants during its annual grant cycle in February. Local citizens established the Mount Carmel Foundation in 1983, committed to maintaining quality healthcare for Southeast Kansas. The organization ceased operations in September 2024, but the impact of the organization will continue to benefit Southeast Kansas forever through this grant fund administered by the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas."

Learn more and see a full list of participating funds at SEKGives.org!

10/29/2026

Next in our Match Week 2026 Fund Highlight series is Miners Hall Museum!

"Many local families have deep roots in mining, and we are committed to helping younger generations understand the values of hard work, resilience, and the pursuit of a better life. Through engaging exhibits, educational programs, and community partnerships, the museum fosters a strong sense of heritage, family, and community spirit for visitors of all ages."

Learn more and see a full list of participating funds at SEKGives.org!

10/29/2026

Next in our Match Week 2026 Fund Highlight series is the Miners Hall Museum Dragline Endowment!

"Our goal is to grow our endowment fund to ensure the long-term care and maintenance of this magnificent machine. The Page 618 Walking Dragline, soon to be placed in Franklin, will be the second—and the largest—walking dragline preserved for public display in the United States. This extraordinary attraction will draw visitors from across the region and beyond, creating a positive economic impact for Southeast Kansas. Its presence will support and benefit area museums, tourist sites, restaurants, retail businesses, and the broader community."

Learn more and see a full list of funds at SEKGives.org!

10/29/2026

Next in our Match Week 2026 Fund Highlight series is the Knights of Columbus Pittsburg Endowment!

"The Knights of Columbus Endowment Fund continues the mission of the Knights of Columbus Tower in Pittsburg through an annual grant cycle. Grants are available for programs and projects that accomplish any of the following for the elderly, handicapped, and low-income families and individuals of Crawford County, Kansas.

The Knights have distributed over $341,000 to 50 projects addressing basic human needs in Crawford County since it was formed in 2021; in 2026, it distributed nearly $85,000 to 15 worthy nonprofits."

Learn more and see a full list of participating funds at SEKGives.org!

10/28/2026

Next in our Match Week 2026 Fund Highlight series is Humanities Kansas!

"Since our founding as an independent nonprofit in 1972, Humanities Kansas has been leading a movement of ideas. HK’s programming, grants, and partnerships document and share stories to spark conversations and invite new insights. Together with southeast Kansas partners and supporters, HK encourages southeast Kansans to draw on diverse histories, literatures, and cultures to strengthen our communities, our democracy, and our connections to one another."

Learn more and see a full list of participating funds at SEKGives.org!

10/28/2026

Next in our Match Week 2026 Fund Highlight series is the Hometown Mulberry Fund!

"The Hometown Mulberry Fund was established in 2026 as part of CFSEK's Community Funds Initiative. The purpose of the fund is to provide annual funding to support the city baseball field and park, the Freddy Gobl Jr. Memorial Children's Park, the Mulberry Museum, and other community projects in Mulberry, KS."

Learn more and see a full list of participating funds at SEKGives.org!

10/28/2026

Next in our Match Week 2026 Fund Highlight series is the Homer Cole Community Center!

"The Homer Cole Community Center is a not-for-profit organization jointly funded by the City of Pittsburg and Crawford County, Kansas. Its purpose is to provide facilities and programs to enhance the welfare of the population of Pittsburg, to share information, and to offer varied social, educational, and cultural activities."

Learn more and see a full list of participating funds at SEKGives.org!

10/28/2026

Next in our Match Week 2026 Fund Highlight series is the Healthcare Access for All Fund (Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas)!

"Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHC/SEK) is building stronger communities by providing exceptional healthcare services, educating the next generation of healthcare professionals, and providing transportation, food, and housing through local efforts. We care for more than 75,000 individuals each year of all ages and from all backgrounds. No one is denied services based on ability to pay. All are welcome here."

Learn more and see a full list of participating funds at SEKGives.org!

10/27/2026

Next in our Match Week 2026 Fund Highlight series is Habitat for Humanity of Crawford County Kansas!

Habitat for Humanity of Crawford County, Kansas, founded in 2003, is a locally-run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people in need to build decent, affordable housing. Partner families purchase the home from Habitat for Humanity.

Learn more and see a full list of participating funds at SEKGives.org!

10/27/2026

Next in our Match Week 2026 Fund Highlight series is the Frontenac Education Foundation!

"The Frontenac Education Foundation funds semester scholarships and channels bequest money for individual and family scholarships, character-development initiatives, and technology grants to the students, teachers, and staff of the Frontenac school district. Currently, the FEF provides semester scholarships to all graduating students of Frontenac High School for up to eight semesters. As the cost of education continues to rise, FEF hopes to be able to increase the allocation of funds each semester."

Learn more and see a full list of participating funds at SEKGives.org!

Address

100 S. Broadway, Suite 100, P. O. Box 1448
Pittsburg, KS
66762

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(620) 231-8897

Website

https://SoutheastKansas.org/

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