Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas

Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas 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.

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday at 8 am!Have a...
09/04/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on Tuesday at 8 am!

Have a happy and safe holiday weekend! -the CFSEK Team

Yesterday was a busy afternoon/evening for some of our team!At the Pritchett Trust Grant Celebration, CFSEK served as th...
09/04/2026

Yesterday was a busy afternoon/evening for some of our team!

At the Pritchett Trust Grant Celebration, CFSEK served as the fiscal sponsor for the Support Local Journalism project to put newspapers in Sophomore classrooms at St. Mary's Colgan and Pittsburg High School.

Also at the Pritchett Trust presentations, our own Samantha Guy presented for the City of Walnut and their fencing project around Mike Fox Park.

Finally, our Executive Director, Devin, was the MC for Night at the Friendly Tavern at the Balkan.

Just another great day of being involved in our amazing Southeast Kansas community!

For our second birthday of the day, please join us in wishing another of our amazing board trustees, Dr. Brian Smith, a ...
09/02/2026

For our second birthday of the day, please join us in wishing another of our amazing board trustees, Dr. Brian Smith, a very happy birthday!

Dr. Smith is a retired educator and superintendent for Columbus and Galena schools in his first year on our board. Dr. Smith serves on our Granting Committee, where his local insight and perspective help us to create the most impact. We could not do what we do without our trustees, and we are lucky to have Dr. Smith!

Happy birthday, Dr. Smith! We hope you have an awesome day!

Please join us in wishing one of our fantastic board trustees, Mr. Ken Cunningham, a very happy birthday!Ken is a retire...
09/02/2026

Please join us in wishing one of our fantastic board trustees, Mr. Ken Cunningham, a very happy birthday!

Ken is a retired CPA who serves on our Finance & Executive Committee and is our Treasurer. His knowledge of institutional finance and management helps us make responsible financial decisions every day. We literally could not do what we do without him!

Happy birthday, Ken! We hope you have a great day!

Applications for the 2026 Rita J. Bicknell Women's Health Fund grant cycle are now open until September 30th.This grant ...
09/01/2026

Applications for the 2026 Rita J. Bicknell Women's Health Fund grant cycle are now open until September 30th.

This grant cycle is for projects that support the health and well-being of women in Southeast Kansas.

Learn more about the grant cycle here:
SoutheastKansas.org/WHF

Apply online here:
SoutheastKansas.org/Grant-App

Applications close TONIGHT!Make sure to complete your applications by midnight.Apply online here:SoutheastKansas.org/Gra...
08/31/2026

Applications close TONIGHT!

Make sure to complete your applications by midnight.

Apply online here:
SoutheastKansas.org/Grant-App

Don't miss your opportunity to apply for the 2026 Future Fund grants!Applications close on Monday night.Apply online her...
08/28/2026

Don't miss your opportunity to apply for the 2026 Future Fund grants!

Applications close on Monday night.

Apply online here:
SoutheastKansas.org/Grant-App

It's the most wonderful time of the year... time for Gorilla Football! 🦍🏈 We are a team of proud Pittsburg State Univers...
08/27/2026

It's the most wonderful time of the year... time for Gorilla Football! 🦍🏈

We are a team of proud Pittsburg State University graduates, so we want to wish all of the students and athletes a successful season and a great semester! ❤️💛

Happy National Dog Day from the CFSEK team and our beloved furry companions!Kara with Bec and BernieMatt with EllieWill ...
08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day from the CFSEK team and our beloved furry companions!

Kara with Bec and Bernie
Matt with Ellie
Will with Holly
Sam with Kimber and Lux
Kayley with Gamora, Dexter, Onyx, and Sadie

Make sure to give your dog their favorite treat today!

Today was one of our favorite days of the year: our annual check presentation visits to a few of our 2026 Community Impa...
08/25/2026

Today was one of our favorite days of the year: our annual check presentation visits to a few of our 2026 Community Impact Grant recipients!

Today we visited:
Crawford County Fair, Girard, KS - Thanking 4-H Youth project
Girard KS Lions Club - Disability-Friendly Musical Playground Area
The Gordon Parks Museum - Historic Yearbook Preservation, Digital Access, and Exhibit Enhancement Project
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (Building Health, Inc.) - CareVan: General Public Transportation
Women Helping Women: A Fairy Godmothers' Fund - "Smile Again" Dental Assistance
Wesley House Pittsburg KS - Cold Weather Survival Items for Those Experiencing Homelessness
Salvation Army in Pittsburg, KS - Sharing the Spirit of Christmas
Safehouse Crisis Center, Inc. - Home Essentials for Survivors
Pittsburg Area Young Professionals - PAYP Bike Drive
Pittsburg Community Schools USD 250 - Dragon Academy Global Explorers Spanish Immersion Program
Pittsburg State University/ Pitt State Music Department - 2026 Hispanic Music Festival

We would like to thank these recipients for meeting with us and telling us more about their amazing projects and the work they do every day!

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

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