What We Do

Looking Forward

MCFF has helped young people get scholarships, complete nursing degrees, participate in the Southwest Nebraska Leadership Institute and mentored Youth Change Reaction, a high school philanthropy group.

Giving Back

We encourage arts and cultural programs through support of the High Plains Museum, Fox Theater, the McCook Public Library and special events such as the Prairie Roots Festival.

Community

When we strengthen communities, we strengthen individuals. We support projects that promote healthy families in our community – Prairie Plains CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), McCook’s Community Chest, the Toy Box, Share the Heat, and Habitat for Humanity. 

Our
Accounts

These are the accounts funded through the McCook Community Foundation. Each and every fund supports our community in ways that promote a better quality of life.

* Unrestricted Endowment

A permanent account whose assets are invested to generate an ongoing source of income year after year. Investment earnings from the endowment are used to support community improvements and programs. The Fund Advisory Committee determines how the money generated from the endowment will be used to benefit the community now and in the future.

Barbara Fassler-Neumann Nursing Scholarship Account

An account to provide scholarships for individuals to attend an accredited college, community college or vocational school to pursue a degree, certification or additional training in the field of nursing. This shall include, but not be limited to, a course of study leading to qualification as a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or nurse’s aide. Recipients shall demonstrate interest in practicing nursing in southwest Nebraska, including McCook.

Bison Alumni & Newsletter

To benefit and sustain the Bison Alumni Newsletter. A publication that helps share and remember alumni and our roots as well as communicate the changes in our community and school.

Community Chest of McCook Account

An account to raise funds to provide grants to 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental entities which serve humanitarian and social service needs of the communities in southwest Nebraska.

Community Hospital Endowment Account

To build an endowment fund to support the Community Hospital Health Foundation, a Sec. 501(c)(3) organization, in McCook, Nebraska.

General

An account used by the local Fund Advisory Committee to support and maintain the affiliated fund’s activities within the community.

Heritage Square

To raise funds to support McCook, Nebraska’s Heritage Square along Norris Avenue.

Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation Endowment

A permanent endowment that provides funds to support the Hillcrest Nursing Home Foundation, Inc., a Sec. 501(c)(3) public charity located in McCook, Nebraska.

HomeTown Competitiveness (HTC) Youth Task Force

To support charitable activities related to the engagement and retention of youth and young adults in the McCook community.

HTC – Youth Advisory Council Endowment

To provide funds for grantmaking by the McCook Community Foundation Fund Youth Advisory Council. Grants will be made to enhance the quality of life for youth and young adults in the McCook and surrounding area.

Kathryn A. Wall Endowment Account

A permanent endowment that provides funds to support:
- McCook College Foundation
- McCook Community Hospital Foundation
- Bethesda Lutheran Communities, Inc.
- Lutheran Home
- Lutheran Family Service of Nebraska
- Lutheran Hour
- Lutheran School for the Deaf
- Dakota Boys Ranch
- Concordia University

Lemoine E. & Geraldine Anderson Endowment

Unrestricted endowment.

McCook Children’s Museum Account

This account is to raise funds to help support the development of a high-quality children’s museum and discovery center in McCook, NE.

McCook College Foundation Endowment

A permanent endowment that provides funds to support the McCook College Foundation, Inc., a Sec. 501(c)(3) public charity located in McCook, Nebraska.

McCook Educational Foundation Endowment

To support the McCook Education Foundation, a Sec. 501(c)(3) organization, whose mission is to help enhance educational opportunities and scholarships for students and graduates of the McCook Public Schools in McCook, Nebraska.

McCook Toy Box

To raise funds to support the McCook Toy Box, a program that provides Christmas toys to the underprivileged in and around McCook, Nebraska.

McCook Volunteers Account

An account to support volunteerism in McCook, Nebraska which may include such activities as creating and maintaining a website and database for local community associations and individuals involved with philanthropy and marketing and outreach of the McCook Volunteers group.

Memorial United Methodist Church Endowment

A permanent endowment that provides funds to support the Memorial United Methodist Church of McCook, Nebraska or its successor for purposes other than general operations.

Myron Mingo Memorial Account

To contribute an annual payout to support the Men’s Basketball Program at the McCook Community College in McCook, NE in memory of Myron Mingo. Myron was a former McCook Community College basketball player.

Nelda Haag Scholarship Endowment

An endowed scholarship awarded to a graduating senior from McCook High School with financial needs.

St. Alban’s Episcopal Church Account

An account to support the development and growth of St. Alban’s Church.

YMCA Endowment Account

To build an endowment fund to support the YMCA of McCook, a Sec. 501(c)(3) organization, in McCook, Nebraska.

Youth Change Reaction Account

An account to support the charitable activities and programs of Youth Change Reaction, the “Youth Foundation” of the McCook Community Foundation Fund.
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