Helping Rawlins County Grow
ACE Foundation is an Affiliate Foundation of Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation with all funds managed by GNWKCF.
USD 105 BUFFALO STRONG FUND
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USD 105 Buffalo Strong
USD 105, has faced an unimaginable tragedy—a devastating fire that has left our campus in ruins. But together, we can rise from the ashes and rebuild stronger than ever. We need your support to bring back the spirit of learning and create a haven of knowledge for our students.
💰 Your Donation Doubles Its Impact! 💰
Here’s the exciting news: Every dollar you donate will be matched by ACE FOUNDATION, up to an incredible $40,000! That’s right—your contribution will have TWICE the power to rebuild classrooms, restore facilities, and transform shattered dreams into endless possibilities. Your generosity will shape the future of our students and pave the way for success.
No amount is too small, and every dollar brings us closer to our vision of restoring this vital institution.
Don’t forget to spread the word by sharing this campaign with your friends, family, and colleagues. Together, we are BUFFALO STRONG!
🙏 Thank You for Your Unwavering Support! 🙏
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About the Foundation
The ACE Foundation became an affiliate of Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation in August 2018. An affiliate is a collection of community funds to increase philanthropic giving in a geographic area. Both endowed and non-endowed funds are developed to provide financial support to 501(c)(3) and other qualifying nonprofit organizations and for charitable purposes to benefit area residents. The foundation gives residents of Rawlins County and the surrounding area an opportunity to invest in their community through wills, trusts, life insurance and gifts.
People
Learn about the team behind ACE Foundation
JoEllyn Argabright
Executive Director
Scott Chvatal
Board Chair
Gary Nemeth
Vice-Chair
Olivia Chvatal
Secretary / Treasurer
Kevin Holle
Board Member
Melody Bearley
Board Member
Travis Rickford
Board Member
Reece Leonard
Board Member
Troy Osborne
Board Member
Janelle Solko
Board Member
Impact
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Contact
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ACE Foundation
PO Box 224
Atwood, KS 67730
785-734-2406
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Keep 5 in Kansas
We have an opportunity in Rawlins 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 ACE 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 Rawlins County.
Donor Advised Funds (DAF’s)
Donors receive charitable gift receipts for the contributions to their established DAF. The fund is normally named in someone’s memory or established as a “Family Fund”, however, the donor(s) may personalize as they wish. The donor(s) are setup as the advisors to their Fund, which allows them to make all grant recommendations from their DAF. Grant recommendations must be to qualifying charitable 501(c)(3) organizations, educational, government or religious entities per IRS rules. The donor(s) may name succeeding generations as successor advisors or transition it to the Foundation to advise over upon donor(s) death.
Contact one of our ACE Foundation board members or staff to learn more, or contact GNWKCF directly at 785-734-2406.
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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.
Download more information HERE.
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.