Smith County Community Foundation - Kansas

08/31/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Smith County Fair and joined in the fun with our “Guess for a Grant” event! After all the guesses were in, we’re excited to announce that 🏆 Kathy Hansen 🏆 was our lucky winner! Her guess was the closest guess to 797, earning her the chance to gift a grant to a local nonprofit. Kathy decided to gift her grant to the First Christian Church! Whether you guessed high, guessed low, or were just a little bit off, we loved seeing everyone participate. Thank you for helping make this year’s fair booth a success ❤️

07/16/2026

🇺🇸 Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights 🇺🇸

Don’t forget to “Guess for a Grant” at the Smith County Free Fair! Our booth is set up and we’ve got lots of goodies for the taking! Take a moment and check out our slideshow while you are there. It highlights the grants we’ve been able to award because of all our donors!

07/13/2026

⭐️ Guess for a Grant ⭐️

Think you can guess how many M&Ms are in the jar? Stop by our booth at the Smith County Free Fair and take your best shot!

The closest guess will get the opportunity to grant $250 to a nonprofit of their choice and receive $50 in chamber bucks!

Good luck, and thank you for supporting our county and the community foundation💙

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙

Today we celebrate the freedoms that unite us and the communities that make our nation strong. As we gather with family, friends, and neighbors, we're reminded that lasting change begins close to home—through generosity, service, and caring for one another.

From all of us at the Community Foundation, we wish you a safe, joyful, and meaningful Independence Day. Thank you for being part of a community that continues to grow stronger together.

Happy Independence Day! 🎆

06/22/2026

📢 Don’t forget the Patterson Family Foundation grant applications are due a week from today! Check out their website and see if your project qualifies!

https://pffkc.my.site.com/community/s/

Round 2 Applications Are Now Open!

Submit your grant application through our Grant Portal by 12:00 PM (CST) on June 29.

We’re excited to learn more about the impactful work happening in our rural communities!

Have questions or ready to apply? Visit our grants page on our website today.

06/05/2026

Look at all the great things happening in our county!! There were 9 projects supported during our Spring grant cycle. We can't wait to see pictures of the completed projects.

Our next grant cycle will open September 15th, so mark your calendars to get those grant applications submitted!!

04/29/2026

Round 2 for the Patterson Family Foundation Grants are open! Please register if you would like to submit an application this grant cycle!

Register Today! If you’re planning to apply for Round 2 of The Patterson Family Foundation 2026 Grant Application and haven’t previously registered, now is the time to do so.

Registration closes May 6 at 12:00 PM (CST).

Registration approvals take a few days, so we encourage new users to sign up early to allow the maximum time to prepare and submit their application materials.

If you have previously submitted an application and already have a grant portal login, you do not need to register again.

04/15/2026

Today is the last day to submit grant applications for the Spring grant cycle! Please submit these applications by 11:59pm at the link below:

03/30/2026

Reminder: Grant applications for the Spring grant cycle are due April 15th at 11:59pm. Please follow the link below to apply!

https://smithcountycommunityfoundation.org/grants/

01/19/2026

Our community is shaped by the people who care about its future. By including the Smith County Community Foundation in your estate plans, you can create a lasting legacy that supports the causes you love - today and for generations to come.

FAQs:
“Will an estate gift affect my family?”
-Your loved ones always come first! An estate gift is made after you’ve taken care of family and personal priorities. Many people find they can support both their loved ones and their community.

“Does leaving an estate gift cost me anything now?”
-No, most planned gifts cost nothing during your lifetime.

“What causes will my gift support?”
-You choose! You can direct your estate gift to support specific causes you care about.

“Is it complicated to include a gift in my will?”
-Not at all! A simple sentence in your will or estate plan can make a lasting impact. The Community Foundation can help with this process and work with your attorney or advisor.

“Can my gift remain anonymous?”
-Yes! You may choose to be recognized or remain anonymous. The decision is always yours.

“Why give through the Community Foundation?”
-We ensure your gift supports the causes you choose and makes a meaningful impact for generations to come!