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The Russell County Area Community Foundation is an Affiliate Foundation of Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation with all funds managed by GNWKCF.
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Grants
FALL application cycle open August 10- September 30
RCACF accepts grant applications at the following times:
- Hansen Community Grant Application for Russell County: Spring applications from February 1 through March 31 and Fall applications from August 1 through September 31.
- Russell County Disaster Relief Fund open continuously and reviewed as needed.
- Russell Area Youth Activities Fund open continuously and reviewed as needed. When applying for the first time as an individual, you will need to enter a number for EIN. In this case, please use 11-1111111.
- All other RCACF Grants are accepted during the same application periods (Spring and Fall) through the RCACF – Universal Grant Application.
A Project / Request Budget Template is required for all grants. Click HERE to download the budget template in an excel format and Click HERE to download as a fillable PDF.
Making a Donation
If you would like to donate to the Russell County Disaster Relief Fund, you can contribute through any of these methods:
- Donate now securely online at:Â Donate Online
- Mail your donation to RCACF, c/o GNWKCF, PO Box 593, Bird City, KS 67731 (specify Russell County Disaster Relief Fund in the memo).
- Drop a check off at the Russell County Area Community Foundation office at 507 N. Main Street in Russell.
Click HERE for additional information about making or planning a gift.
People
Learn about the team behind Russell County Area Community Foundation
Angela Muller
Executive Director
Mallory Davis
Board Chair
John O. Farmer IV
Board Vice-Chair
Chasen Katz
Secretary / Treasurer
Mike McKenna
Board Member
Stephanie Dickerson
Board Member
Rachel Sipe
Board Member
Virginia Rohleder
Board Member
Kim Stoppel
Board Member
Angela Gfeller
Board Member
Susan Thielen
Board Member
Madison (Maddy) Murphy
Board Member
Individuals and Families:
Dolores Y. & Robert L. Earnest
Patrick & Elaine Hilger
Catherine Holland
Michael & Nancy Holland
Max Horn
Leon & Christina Huxman
Leo & Alma Michaelis
Michael & Tonya Murphy
Martin Myers
Henry & Marjorie Pohlman
Starr F. Schlobohm
Dr. Wallace N. Weber
Fred Weigel, Jr.
Business Entities:
United National Bank
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Keep 5 in Kansas
We have an opportunity in Russell 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 Russell County Area 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 Russell 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.
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.