About Us

Building strong sustainable communities

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." – Helen Keller

Our Vision Statement
Bringing rural communities together for growth and success.
Our Mission Statement
To revitalize our communities and enhance the well-being of present and future generations.

Learn more about what we set out to achieve

Our vision of bringing rural communities together for growth and success is progress in action! Today, GNWKCF represents a 15-county area of Northwest Kansas and is comprised of nine Affiliate Foundations, four Agency Foundations, seven Agency Partners, two Supporting Organizations, and numerous other funds.

We have a strong partnership with the Dane G. Hansen Foundation which generously supports 26 counties in Northwest Kansas to improve the quality of life for area citizens. The Hansen Foundation has been instrumental in building area community foundations through offering opportunities to establish and grow permanent endowment funds to provide a source of local grants forever.

We are a member of the Kansas Association of Community Foundations with a strong belief in networking together to maximize philanthropic impacts.

GNWKCF is an organization exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, a public charity, and a nonprofit corporation organized in the State of Kansas.

The Keyhole Monument Rocks, Gove County, Photo Courtesy of Casey Dennler
Timeline

Explore our history

2023

Osborne County Community Foundation joined as an Affiliate.

2022

2022: Russell County Area Community Foundation became an Affiliate; Bird City Century II Development Foundation changed its status from an Affiliate to a Supporting Organization; and Friends of Cottonwood Ranch became a Supporting Organization.

2018

In 2018 ACE Foundation in Rawlins County became an Affiliate, Wallace County Foundation joined as an Agency Foundation, and Graham County Community Foundation, Phillips County Community Foundation and Thomas County Community Foundation became Agency Partners with only their Hansen Established Funds managed by GNWKCF.

2017

2017: Logan County Community Foundation became an Agency Foundation; Cheyenne County Kansas Community Foundation joined as an Affiliate.

2016

GROW Decatur County Foundation joined as an Affiliate.

2013

Norton County Community Foundation joined as an Affiliate.

2012

Gove County Community Foundation, Sheridan County Community Foundation and Sherman County Community Foundation joined as Affiliates.

2009

The Greater Northwest Kansas Community Foundation (GNWKCF) was formed to increase exposure and opportunities for philanthropy throughout northwest Kansas and the tri-state region.

In 2009, realizing the benefits to regionalization, the Bird City Century II Development Foundation affiliated with GNWKCF.

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People

Learn about the team behind GNWKCF

Darci Schields
Executive Director/CEO
darci@gnwkcf.org
Gennifer Golden House
Director of Donor Services
gennifer@gnwkcf.org
Andi Culwell
Director of Human Resources, Marketing, Affiliate Relations
andi@gnwkcf.org
Jane Young
Director of Finance
jane@gnwkcf.org
Carol Sloper
Director of Grants & Scholarships
carol@gnwkcf.org
Makayla Norris
Grants and Scholarships Coordinator
makayla@gnwkcf.org
Coleen Jensen
Executive Assistant, Office Manager
coleen@gnwkcf.org
Jairo Rodriguez
Accounting Clerk
MIKE POSSON
Board Chair
HARRY JOE PRATT
Vice-Board Chair
TOM KELLER
Treasurer
JOAN MCKENNA
Secretary
CORA HOUSE
Board Member
MITCH GILLESPIE
Board Member
TRAVIS RICKFORD
Board Member
RAELENE KELLER
Board Member
TONY HAFFNER
Board Member
Reports

Get the latest reports

We publish two types of reports every year. The annual report gives an update on the projects we have accomplished while Form 990 provides financial information to the public.