The goal of the GCCF is to enhance the quality of life in Gove County through philanthropy, to increase economic and community development opportunities.
Gove County Community Foundation is an Affiliate Foundation of Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation with all funds managed by GNWKCF.
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Congratulations to the 2024 Gove County Fair Board Scholarship Recipients!
We are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2024 Gove County Fair Board Scholarship! This year’s scholarships have been awarded to four outstanding local students: Ethan Gruenbacher, Kelsey Selensky, Kennedy Werth, and Madison Zerr.
Each of these recipients has demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence, leadership, community involvement, and dedication to the values that the Gove County Fair Board strives to support. These scholarships are a way for the Fair Board to invest in the future of our county by recognizing and rewarding the hard work and achievements of our youth.
We are proud to support these students as they take the next step in their educational journey. Whether they’re headed to a university, college, or technical school, we know they will continue to represent Gove County with pride and determination.
The Gove County Fair Board extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ethan, Kelsey, Kennedy, and Madison. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and can’t wait to see the incredible things you will accomplish!
Thank you to everyone who continues to support the Gove County Fair and its mission to celebrate and strengthen our community through events, education, and scholarships like this one.
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Sheyenne Spresser
Director
Amy Gassmann
Board Chair
Stephanie Manhart
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Roger Ringer
Treasurer
Sue Machen
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Dusty Ann Zerr
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Duane Vollbracht
Board Member
Ryan Cooksey
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Amy Briggs
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Keep 5 in Kansas
We have an opportunity in Gove County to turn our hopes for the future into reality! If we capture a portion of the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next – even just 5% – by setting up endowments through the Gove County Community Foundation, we could provide a permanent source of funding for our local organizations and causes that will greatly improve the lives of the residents of Gove County.
Types of Funds
Designated Funds
Funds which support a specific charitable organization or community foundation designated in the establishing documents.
Donor Advised Funds
A charitable fund in which the donor recommends grants to charitable organizations of his / her choice. Download more information HERE.
Field of Interest Funds
A fund established to provide grants to specific causes (not just one specific charity) you designate such as the arts, education, health and human services, a geographic location, or the environment. Download more information HERE.
Organizational Funds
A fund specific to a named community foundation or charitable organization.
Scholarship Funds
A fund to disburse scholarships to students meeting a set criteria (geographic, field of study, academic performance, community service, etc.), generally on a competitive basis, to be used for educational expenses. Scholarships are made payable to the educational institution on behalf of the student and not payable directly to the student.
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Unrestricted Fund
A fund in which a  broad range of interests and activities may receive grants empowering the community foundation to make strategic grants wherever the greatest need and opportunity exists.
Endowed vs Non-Endowed
Donations made to an ENDOWMENT fund are intended to be given for perpetuity. The principal funds are invested and only the earnings are available for charitable grants.
Donations made to a NON-ENDOWED fund may be granted at any time per the guidelines of the established fund.
All funds are still subject to donor restrictions or intents per establishing documents.