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
Four Areas of Focus
In 2020, the Keith County Foundation held community conversations to hear from all of you what was important to fuel prosperity in our area. The results pointed to four areas, and we have partnered with other organizations to make these efforts part of the favric of Keith County.
Early Childhood Development
... the benefits of early childhood development: children will be better prepared for life; parents are likely to be better parents; those parents are likely to be even more productive employees; and early childhood development will help employers attract more talent to join their companies.
Jeff Yost, President and CEO, Nebraska Community Foundation
First Impressions
From flowers to murals to signage, Keith County has transformed how we greet visitors and residents alike. Most recently, KCFF has provided support that led to an installation of sculptures and the Western Trails Creative Arts District.
Take a fresh look at Keith County for yourself!
Housing
A powerful local partnership has led to incredible results on the home front. By developing a fund that encourages both multi- and single-family housing, Keith County has seen growth generated by our own giving.
Entrepreneurship
Keith County participated in E3, a Nebraska-based program designed to offer resources to communities that desire to grow an ecosystem that supports people turning ideas into successful businesses.
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 are an affiliate fund of the 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
Richard
gibson
Incoming Chair
ANGIE
KOLSTE
Vice Chair
Teri
Elmshaeuser
Treasurer
Sue
Schilz
Secretary
Lorena Beckius
Eric Duhachek
Richard Gibson
Chris Goertz
John Holzfaster
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Mandy Hoover
LISA KRAUS
AMBER KUSKIE
Gary Pfeifer
Brooke Robertson
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KCFF SUB-COMMITTEES
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
Mary Pierce, Chair
​Jessop Adams
Jennifer Bekke
Terry Johnson
Sue Schilz
5 to THRIVE
Ken Snyder
Chris Goertz
ECE
Mary Pierce
Ken Snyder
YIP
Angie Kolste
Lorena Beckius
