Our Work
The day-to-day impact of the Keith County Foundation Fund is driven by dedicated volunteers. Our Fund Advisory Committee (FAC) is the heart of what we do. As they gift their time, talent, and treasure, they seek to create a leadership group that is diverse in thought and experience, benefitting the future of our community. Together we:
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Envision continual growth and prosperity for our future
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Create positive change that otherwise may not occur
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Seek to create a diverse leadership group
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Invite contributions of time, talent, and treasure from all people
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Build and leverage local assets
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Advance our mission through effective communications
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With the guidance of Nebraska Community Foundation, KCFF adheres
to the guidelines for a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for our grantmaking and events
Our VISION
Enhance Keith County’s ability to grow as a community
where people want to live, work, learn, have fun and prosper
Our MISSION
Provide leadership
that promotes collaboration, cooperation, and partnerships
within the Keith County community
Encourage charitable giving
to build endowments and other community-focused funds
Provide stewardship
in partnership with Nebraska Community Foundation
that provides guardianship and investment of funds
Make impactful grants
addressing community needs and opportunities
through high-impact, sustainable grant-making
Our VALUES
These ideals and practices define the moral compass that guides KCFF's work.
Integrity
We build relationships and partnerships on mutual trust, collaboration and confidentiality.
Inclusivity
We seek to engage with all people, organizations, and groups.
Vision
We create opportunity while focusing on the future of Keith County.
Stewardship
We partner with Nebraska Community Foundation to insure funds are invested prudently, continuously monitored and donor intent is preserved across generations.
Meet The Fund Advisory Committee
MARY
PIERCE
Chair
ANGIE
KOLSTE
Vice Chair
Teri
Elmshaeuser
Treasurer
Sue
Schilz
Secretary
Pam Abbott
Lorena Beckius
Eric Duhachek
Richard Gibson
Chris Goertz
Ron HollmanN
John Holzfaster​​
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Mandy Hoover
LISA KRAUS
AMBER KUSKIE
Mike Petko
Gary Pfeifer
Brooke Robertson
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KCFF SUB-COMMITEES
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Mary Pierce, Chair
​Jessop Adams
Jennifer Bekke
Terry Johnson
Sue Schilz
GRANT COMMITTEE
Angie Kolste, Chair
Pam Abbott
Teri Elmshaeuser
Ron Hollmann
Mike Petko
Mary Pierce
NEWSLETTER AND Media Committee
Lorena Beckius
Brooke Robertson
Karen Lundquist
Events/25th anniversary
Mary Pierce, Chair
Angie Kolste
Sue Schilz
5 to THRIVE
Ken Snyder
Chris Goertz
E3
Lisa Kraus
Richard Gibson
ECE
Mary Pierce
Ken Snyder
YIP
Angie Kolste
