McPherson County raises $610K for local organizations

Daniel Fair
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WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The McPherson County Community Foundation announced it has raised over $610,000 during its Match Week event to help local organizations.

In total, 50 nonprofits received funds. McPherson Opera House received the largest amount, finishing with a total of $103,246.90 after the match was applied. Steps Against Poverty McPherson County received the most donations with a total of 70 different donors.

“What our communities have done this year for our organizations is brilliant,” Becky Goss, President and CEO of MCCF, said, “What this proves is that the citizens of McPherson County are committed to the future. We’ve shown that we are committed to making sure that these organizations and programs will be here for our children and grandchildren.”

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The matching total for this year’s event was $100,000, coming from a combination of the Patterson Family Foundation and the Gaeddert Family Fund.

The MCCF said matching funds are given to organizations on a proportional basis. For example, if an organization receives 10% of the total donations, they will receive $10,000 to use for immediate needs. Organizations can receive a maximum of 20% of the matching total.

For a full list of organizations and the amounts they received, click here.

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