Below you’ll find a list of all charitable funds (other than donor-advised funds) currently held by the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation. Visit our Donate page to learn how you can donate to any of these funds online or by check.
Animals & Environment
- Marjorie Lee Weast Memorial FundLearn more
Marjorie Lee Weast was a lover of animals during her lifetime and left a memorial fund to benefit Paws and Claws, a local animal shelter.
- Shirley Yeager’s Animal FriendsLearn more
Shirley Yeager’s Animal Friends – provides support for Lee’s Paw’s and Claw’s animal shelter in Ft Scott Kansas
CF Operational Support
- Kansas Health Foundation Operating Fund (Fort Scott)Learn more
The Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund (Fort Scott) provides funding that benefits the public health and well-being of the community.
Donor-Advised
- Dr. Pratt and Pauline Irby Endowment FundLearn more
The net income from this endowed field-of-interest fund supports the charitable organizations favored by Dr. Pratt and Pauline Irby. The fund was established by Dr. and Mrs. Irby’s children.
Education
- Haberbosch Family Scholarship Fund EndowmentLearn more
Haberbosch Family Scholarship Fund Endowment – supports scholarships awarded to Marmaton Valley High School seniors in Moran, Kansas who plan to attend college.
- William F. Lehman American History ScholarshipLearn more
Due to the generosity of the late Carolyn Cooper, a scholarship is available to Bourbon County high school or college students who want to major or minor in American History in college.
Health & Wellness
- Care to Share Cancer Support Endowed FundLearn more
The net income from this endowed agency fund supports Care to Share, a grassroots volunteer organization providing support to members of the community impacted by cancer with financial or emotional support.
- John Valentine and Patricia Jean Neff Health Care FundLearn more
The John Valentine and Patricia Jean Neff Health Care Fund supports health care needs in Fort Scott and Bourbon County.
- Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund (Fort Scott)Learn more
The Kansas Health Foundation Public Health Fund (Fort Scott) provides funding that benefits the public health and well-being of the community.
Public, Societal Benefit
- Anna Faye Steele Memorial FundLearn more
This endowed designated fund, established by a bequest of Mrs. Anna Faye Steele, provides annual grants to various organizations that Mrs. Steele supported during her life, including Fort Scott Community College Foundation, USD 234 Fort Scott, Uniontown USD 235, Uniontown United Methodist Church, The Beacon, Old Fort Genealogical Society of Southeastern Kansas, Mount Orum Baptist ...
Continue reading →- Fort Scott Area Chamber Foundation EndowmentLearn more
This fund supports the Chamber Foundation, which supports Chamber of Commerce initiatives and vision, facilitating business and community development. The vision of the Chamber Foundation is to support programs such as Downtown Historic District enhancements and events, community advancement projects, educational and leadership programs, and youth scholarships.
- Fort Scott Area Public Parks Endowment FundLearn more
This fund supports the Riverfront Authority which promotes the preservation, protection and interpretation of the Marmaton River for the enjoyment and education of citizens and visitors.
- Robert Gordon Steele Memorial FundLearn more
The net income from this endowed designated fund, established by a bequest of Mr. Robert Gordon Steele, provides annual grants to various organizations that Mr. Steele supported during his life, including Fort Scott Community College Foundation, USD 234 Fort Scott, Uniontown USD 235, Uniontown United Methodist Church, The Beacon, Old Fort Genealogical Society of Southeastern ...
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Unrestricted
- First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Fort Scott Charitable Endowment FundLearn more
The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Fort Scott Charitable Endowment Fund provides additional funding for grants by the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation.
- Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Endowment FundLearn more
The interest from this fund supports the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation’s annual granting program for local charities.
- Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Non-Permanent FundLearn more
Funds from the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation Non-Permanent Fund are used for general operation of FSACF. Examples include, but are not limited to, postage, letters, thank you cards, luncheons, advertisement, etc.
- Shepherd Family Endowment FundLearn more
The net income from this endowed unrestricted fund supports FSACF’s annual competitive-grant program. In the words of fund founder David Shepherd, the fund was established to “show our appreciation and love for Fort Scott/Bourbon County as the place my family moved to in 1952 and entered the automobile business, which has existed 70+ years. This ...
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Learn more about establishing a fund with FSACF.