Let's thrive
OCCF is making grants to improve the quality of life in Osborne County today, as well as in the future.
What we do
OCCF is more than a grant-giving entity; it's a vital part of Osborne County. We are working to build the future through endowed funds and charitable giving.
Grants
Funds & Scholarships
OCCF offers four grant cycles per year.
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January 1 - February 28
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March 1 - May 31
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June 1 - August 31
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September 1 - November 30
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The following entities are eligible to apply for OCCF grants:
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501(c)(3) organizations
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Government entities
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Public entities
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Educational institutions
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Churches
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Future Gifts
Between 2020 and 2064, nearly $30 billion dollars will transfer from one generation to the next in Osborne County. The opportunity to capture a portion of that wealth is a remarkable one, and the time is now. If just five percent went to our local communities through planned charitable gifts as a part of estate planning, the future for Osborne County would be forever changed.​
You can create your own legacy and help us deliver on our mission far into the future by including a gift to the Osborne County Community Foundation in your estate plan. Plus, in many cases, a charitable gift helps you avoid or reduce estate taxes.
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OCCF can also be a beneficiary of retirement accounts, annuities, and other accounts.
Stewardship Counseling
OCCF partners with the Dane G. Hansen Foundation to assist potential donors in their effort to help secure the future of Osborne County. The Hansen Foundation's NW KS Gives initiative
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John Griffin, an estate planning attorney at Stewardship Counseling, is available to work with donors free of charge. John will consult with donors to review existing estate plans or to help create a new one. Once an outline is created, donors work with their existing attorney (or an attorney can be recommended) to complete the documents (paid for by the donor).
OCCF offers numerous types of funds that benefit our communities for perpetuity. Below is a list of established funds.
Bible Baptist Church Fund
Organizational Fund | Funds benefit the Bible Baptist Church of Osborne
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Brush Family Foundation Fund
Field of Interest Fund | Produces grants that benefit projects in Downs and the greater Downs area.​​​​
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Bull City Community Foundation Fund
Organizational Fund | Benefits projects in Alton
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Downs Community Connection Fund
Organizational Fund | Benefits projects in Downs​​​
Midway Coop Ag Fund
Field of Interest Fund | Benefits agriculture projects and programs, including FFA and 4-H, in Osborne, Russell, Smith, and Jewell counties.
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Osborne County Ag & FFA Programs Fund
Organizational Fund | Funds benefit the USD 392 FFA program
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Osborne County Community Fund
Field of Interest Fund | Produces grants that benefit projects in Osborne County.
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Osborne Public Library Fund
Organization Fund | Funds benefit Osborne Public Library.​
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Poore Family Farms Fund
Field of Interest Fund | Benefits youth agriculture programs at USD 392 Osborne.
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​Sims Family Fund
Field of Interest Fund | Intended uses include maintenance of the Sanders Ball Diamond in Osborne, maintaining and improving Christmas decorations and lighting in Osborne, and maintenance, improvements, and enhancements to the Sims Event Center in Osborne.
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Totten Family Memorial Fund
Field of Interest Fund | Serves as a resource for math, science, and music departments within USD 392 Osborne and USD 107 Rock Hills.
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United Methodist Church Fund
Organizational Fund | Creates an annual stream of income for the Osborne United Methodist Church.
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Welch Family Memorial Fund​
Designated Fund | Creates an annual stream of income for the Alton Centennial Garden.​
Rothenberger Scholarship Fund
USD 392 Osborne seniors interested in pursuing an education degree at Ft. Hays State University or higher education at Kansas State University may apply.
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Rothenberger College Scholarship Fund
Recipients of the Rothenberger Scholarship Fund may apply after completing one year of college.