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organizations. Another example comes from Nancy
Keller, a former Chase County resident now located
in Arizona, who established an endowed fund with
ECF to assist with maintenance and improvements to
the Chase County Courthouse. Since its inception in
1995, over 100 funds have been established with ECF
by individuals, families and organizations that have
provided assistance to many charitable causes.
By definition, community foundations are tax
exempt, autonomous, non-sectarian, philanthropic
institutions created by and for the people of a local
area. Their long-term goal is to serve local communities
by building permanent funds supported by many
donors. Community foundations also act as trusted
knowledgeable leaders in assisting individuals, families
and businesses with their charitable giving decisions.
Whether you are a potential donor, a professional
advisor, a local non-profit director, or someone who’s
simply concerned
about the future of
the community (like
Mr. Sauder and Ms.
Keller), connecting
with the Emporia
Community Foundation
is the first step toward
a better tomorrow
not only for your community but also for the state of
Kansas.
Through the “Keep 5 In Kansas” program, we all
have an opportunity to build a better future for our
citizens. By keeping just five percent of the wealth
currently being transferred we can strengthen the
places we call home, improve our quality of life, and
create a legacy that will benefit generations to come.
In years past most families lived in the same
community and thus wealth was easily passed from
generation to generation and it stayed locally.
That lifestyle has changed. Many families now live
hundreds of miles apart. Once the family wealth
leaves a community, it may never return. Community
foundations hope to encourage residents to designate
a portion of their estates, or 401 (k) and IRA accounts,
commodities such as grain or oil leases, life insurance
policies, securities, permanent endowments and more
for charitable causes through a fund established with
the foundation. This is a wonderful way to leave family
legacies and to support the area the donor has loved
so much for so long.
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To learn more about the Keep 5 in Kansas campaign
and how the Emporia Community Foundation can
help you with your charitable bequests, contact Shirley
Antes, Executive Director, at 620-342-9304, or visit
the campaign website at www.keepfiveinkansas.com.
Presentations to clubs and organizations can also be
arranged by calling the ECF office.