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A N N U A L R E P O R TJune 1, 2010 thru May 31, 2011

Anne Allen, Executive DirectorOffice: 120 N. 22ndP.O. Box 894Parsons, Kansas 67357620-421-0723www.parsonsareacf.org

Foundation Director

OFFICE LOCATION120 North 22nd Street, Parsons, KS 67357

a Message froM our ChairMan....

he Community Foundation has had another good year. As you read this report, you will see our funds put over $200,000 in grants back into the community this fiscal year. Descriptions of the grants, including the amounts given, are included

in this report. They are both significant and wide reaching, impacting many lives in our area. I wish to thank the grant making committee for the many hours they spent going through the grant applications and making the sometimes difficult decisions of which grants to fund and in what amounts. They did an excellent job of recommending to the board funding that remained within our budget and the wishes of our donors. In May we had two new members join our board: Don Alexander and Sharon Stewart Brown. They are welcome additions. The board voted in May to submit a grant application to the Kansas Health Foundation to participate in their GROW II community foundation matching grant program. This was a very complex grant application and I want to thank the fund development and marketing committee for the hours given to this endeavor, and I especially want to thank our executive director, Anne Allen, for the many hours she put into this effort. If we are successful, this will substantially grow our foundation. If you would like to join with us in helping to address both the current and future needs of our area, we would be more than happy to discuss with you all the avenues for gifting to discover the method of giving that will best suit your needs as well as the needs of the foundation and area. Gifts may be cash or non-cash assets, a bequest, charitable gift trust, life insurance, or distributions from an IRA. If you wish to explore any of these possibilities, please contact any of our board members or our director, Anne Allen.

Sonny Zetmeir, Chairman

We wish to publicly thank Labette Bank for donating the use of this office space to the Foundation.

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Board of direCtors 2010-2011

John Troy – Retired from board in 2011Suzanne Wood – Retired from board in 2011Pete Hughes – Retired from board in 2009

LaDonna Melton – Retired from board in 2007John Latzer – Retired from board in 2007Virginia Newland – Retired from board in 2003

Emil F.“Sonny” Zetmeir,

Board Chair

Jim SmithVice-Chair

Jane Dick,Secretary

Grant Steinle,Treasurer

Mike Keal Pat LaForge Dan Manners James McCarty(Retired from board 2011)

Senta Meister

Don AlexanderGary Wall Kirk Wyckoff

Nancy Bolt Marcia Gard

Cheryl Lewis

New Directors May 2011

The Parsons Area Community Foundation Board is committed to furthering the Foundation’s mission, vision, and values. All serve as volunteers and devote many hours in their role as directors.

Ambassadors of the Foundation - Former Board Members

Sharon Stewart Brown

2010 - 2011 Board CoMMitteesgrant Making & Community Leadership Senta Meister, Chair Sharon Stewart Brown Marcia Gard Mike Keal Pat LaForge Dan Manners Jim Smith Grant Steinle

fund development & Marketing Don Alexander Nancy Bolt Jane Dick Cheryl Lewis Gary Wall Kirk Wyckoff

Board Chair, Sonny Zetmeir, serves on both committees.

donor advisedHughes Family FundJohn and Bonnie Latzer FundShaun Hill PASS FundTaran Sack Memorial FundTed Hill Memorial Fund*Troy Family Fund

designatedSonny and Sophia Zetmeir Designated FundTaylor Family Fund (20%)

* Indicates new funds established this fiscal year

field of interestKS Health Foundation Leadership FundKS Health Foundation Children’s Health FundOden Fund

scholarshipHazel Wall Scholarship FundJohn and Bonnie Latzer Student Art Award

unrestrictedCombs FundHunter Family FundMain Family FundOperating Fund for FoundationPearl Brennecke FundTaylor Family Fund (80%)

Charitable gift annuityVirginia Wommack Fund*

funds under ManageMent

Parsons area CoMMunity foundation funds

The Community Foundation serves all possible charitable interests and causes in the community. A wide range of philanthropic

options are available, with funds tailor-made to best meet donor wishes.

estaBLishing a new fundAny of the above types of funds may be established and named by you. We will work with you to specifically craft the fund to meet your wishes, with any needed legal assistance from attorneys on staff with our supporting organization, the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation of whom PACF is a supporting organization. Please contact our office at 620-421-0723 for more information.

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An endowed fund greatly benefits local charities by not only providing annual income that may be relied on, it also generates income that will not have to be annually raised. As an illustration, a fund established at the Parsons Area Community Foundation for $10,000 can either be designated for one or more specific charities, be donor advised, or provide grants made at the discretion of the Foundation board. Using an average return of 8.5%, at the end of 25 years the fund will have paid more than $19,000 in grants and have a balance of about $18,600. At the end of 50 years, that fund will have granted more than $51,000 and have a balance of nearly $35,000; all from an original gift of $10,000. That is the incredible power of endowment!

endowMent as a PowerfuL giving vehiCLe

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new foundation funds

virginia wommack Charitable gift annuity fundThis year Ginny Wommack created a charitable gift annuity fund at the Foundation. Based on rates established by the American Council on Gift Annuities, during her lifetime she will receive an income stream from her gift, with the remainder to be used for the charitable purposes she has designated in her fund agreement.

From a generous outpouring of gifts honoring a beloved family and community member, an endowed memorial fund was established in Ted Hill’s name. As an endowed fund, only the earnings from this fund will be distributed, providing grants to the community honoring and remembering Ted year after year.

ted hill Memorial fund

fisCaL year 2010-2011 ContriButing donorsDonors drive the work of the Foundation. Gifts go to a variety of funds with every gift, large or small, contributing to our mission of improving the quality of life in our area. We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of our donors and thank them for their gifts this year. If we have inadvertently omitted any donors, we extend our sincere apology and ask that you contact our office at 620-421-0723 to rectify the error.

Doug and Anne AllenNicholas AllenJohn and Jackie Allison and familyMarla AshmoreDick and Tammy AumanMike Babcock Richard and Sandy Babcock Nathan and Darcy BakerAllen and Roxie BakerBarbara BakerFriends at Bank of Commerce, ChanuteDon and Janie BarcusBob and Cathy BartelliOzzie and Barbara BartelliCory BatesWinona BatesGary and Kim BeachnerJim and Diane BlackburnSteven and Tammy BlaichNancy BoltPhil, Sharon, and Mark BoringBill and Cheryl Bowen Doug and Tanya Bowen Russ and Dawn Bowen Frank and Kathy Brazle

Shawn and Amy BrewerA.J. and Melissa BrinkmanLarry and Joyce BurnettButch and Carol BushJohn and Shannon CareyJulie CareyLarry and Alice CareyRandy and Karen CarpinoPete CarrilloMike and Janell CarsonShirley ChalkerGreg and Misty ChalkerMerrill and Norma Lee ChristyCarroll, Jackie, Jeff, Greg, and Brad CobbleBrandi ColeDon and Sara CombsFriends at Commercial Bank Friends at Commercial Bank InsuranceDavid and Verlene CornellDale and Shaila CreitzL.D. and Christine CurranEdward DoshFriends at DSL Transfer System and Transport Loading

Gary and Beth EckertConnor EichingerAdam, Angie, and Andrew EveryFran FarleyRon and Julia FinleyEvelyn ForbesGreg Forbes and PHS Class of ‘87Curt and Mary Friess and familyJason and Megan GardFriends at Garfield Elementary SchoolWayne and Tracy GilmoreMike, Linda, Scott and Lisa GodbeyDale and Janet GoedekePaul and Debra GrammonTony and Amber GrantMax and Bonnie GrossnickleButch and Pam HardmanTom and Donna Harrell and familyDennis, Teresa, and Payton HaysJohn and Allene HensleyMr. and Mrs. Lewis HevelGail and Susan Hill and familyRex and Cynthia HillJames and Kathleen HillTom and Peggy Hillmon

Memorial Gifts Honoring Ted Hill

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fisCaL year 2010-2011 ContriButing donors

Jack and Helen HinesJoe and Ginny HollowellVince and Jeanette HortonGordon and Shirley HugginsKim, Shayne, Kristie, Kathie, and Claudia HutchinsonWilliam and Stephanie HutchinsonHelen JonesSusan JonesJoe and Jessica KealMike and Florence KealChris and Jamie KellerKeith and Leslie KellerDanny and Vickie KennettGary and Carolyn KennettClara KillingsworthTerry and Cynthia KiserDoug KurasFriends at Labette BankChristena LaForgeGreg and Karla LaForgeKenny and Debbie LaForgePat and Lori LaForgeSteve LardyBob Lattinville and friends at Stinson Morrison Hecker, LLPJohn and Bonnie Latzer and familyBill and Anita LawrenceBill and Kay LawrenceChris and Ella Lubbers and familyDarren and April LubbersJim and Priscilla LubbersCharles and Mildred LudlumJannette LuthiDan and Amy MannersDavid and Kim MarkhamDavid and Robie MartinJack and Vicki MartinJoe and Mary Martin

Coach and Stacey MayberryRichard and Barbara McClellandMarilyn McClureVicki McKeeCora McMillanBarry and Michele McMillanBob and Barbara McMillanBruce and Margie MillerVince and Sharon MillerSteve, Joe, and John MillerBill and Jeannie MillsFriends of Shaun Hill and Father at the Minnesota VikingsJesse and Sheila MorenoJohn MorganBrian and Sharon MortonMarguerite NaanesCharles and Mickie NallyLowell and Winona NelsonCraig and Leah NewlandJim and Linda NicholsCraig NienhueserWayne and Vicki NienhueserJim and Mary O’NealMike and Julie PageFriends at PBA ArchitectsTony and Debbie PhillipsTerry and Kae PhillipsSid PillaiAl PiotrowskiRich and Linda ProehlJeff and Dianna QuirinHal and Judy RedfordMike and Sharon Roberts and familyFriends at Rose Hill Gridiron ClubDonna RuhterTravis Sailsbury and familyDana Saliba August and Elizabeth Schaplowsky

Gary and Mary Schaplowsky Robert and Eleanor SchaplowskyTerry and Gail Schaplowsky and familyKen and Linda SchaumburgJim and Terri SchmitzSteve SchulzeChrista SevartBrian and Nancy ShultzJeremy ShultzDave and Patti SmithJerry and Christine StaffordEmily StevensZach and Kerri StevensPoke, Lynn, and Jeremy StoverFred and Neola StratheBrad and Carol StratheMel and Donna StricklandNeil Stringer and Ted’s Sunday Night GroupMontie and Candy TaylorJody and Joan ThompsonBeau Thompson Joyce ThompsonKelly Thompson and Ted’s neighbors George and Kim TignorDon and Sharon TroutCarol VaverkaGary and Shirley WallNed and Darcie WallLewis and Helen WeidertJason and Aimee Wheatley and familyLarry and Roxie WiedersteinBill and Louisa WienerHaley WifordDon and Ann WilkinsonDonnie and Julie WilliamsDavid, Aquila, Jeff and Christine WinchellJodee Witty and friends at Labette Health O.R.Doug, Jane, and Mark Woodworth

Memorial Gifts Honoring Ted Hill cont.

Memorial Gifts Honoring Carol Patchin and Judy Ginn

Donors to other Funds

James and Pat Blanton(Operation Bright Touch)

Don and Jane AlexanderDoug and Anne AllenDavid and Jane DickJeff and Marcia Gard Shaun and Ashton Hill Shaun Hill Pass, LLC

Gordon and Shirley HugginsCathryn JohnsonKansas Kiwanis FoundationMike and Florence KealGeorge and Jacquelyn Kovaciny TrustPat and Lori LaForgeDorothy Main Lang

Natalie LattimoreSteve and Cheryl LewisBrad and Senta MeisterStein Charitable Gift TrustWal-Mart FoundationVirginia WommackSonny and Sophia Zetmeir

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City of galesburgTo support an ongoing project by the city of Galesburg enhancing their local park with new playground equipment, $5,000 from discretionary funds was granted.

Parsons Leadership and Children’s health Project In 2009, two grants were received from the Kansas Health Foundation to establish endowed funds at the Foundation for the Chamber’s Leadership Parsons program. The first fund generated $6,470 this year to support the operating costs of the program. The second fund is to assist financing for an annual project supporting children’s health. With the $6,415 from this fund, this year’s leadership class purchased portable play equipment and sponsored a very successful outdoor “Day of Play” for area youth. The class also received KaBoom’s designation for Parsons as a Playful City, USA. The equipment has been donated to the Parsons Recreation Center for future use.

Imagination Plaground in a Cart.

City of Parsons, farm heritage Celebration$4,186 from discretionary funds was granted to support the 3rd Annual Farm Heritage Celebration at Tolen Creek, fall of 2011. Pictured from the 2010 celebration are people queued for a horse and buggy ride. The background shows the 19th century stone farmhouse that was dismantled and reconstructed at Tolen Creek through donations to a fund established at the community foundation.

Parsons historical Museum andiron horse Project $6,470 was granted to the City of Parsons for the construction of a fence and sidewalk joining the Historical Museum and Iron Horse Museum for better access and efficiency of operations.

grants and sChoLarshiPs fisCaL year 2010 - 2011

The Parsons Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce over $200,000 was put back into area communities in grants and scholarships this past year. The Community Foundation board follows a granting cycle January through early May for the approval of most grants. The Grant Making Committee screens initial proposals with a scoring matrix, making recommendations for funding of those grants best meeting the Foundation’s mission, as well as matching donor intent. These are then submitted to the full board for final decisions in funding. Funds established for designated organizations provide automatic grants to those organizations. The Foundation has a spending policy for grants of up to 5% of endowed funds. The Parsons Area Community Foundation is proud of the wide variety and diversity of grants given with the ultimate goal of improving quality of life in our communities.

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Labette health foundationA $5,000 grant from discretionary funds was given to purchase a fetal heart monitor.

Thank you to Kirby Ray for allowing this picturefeaturing the heart monitor in use.

Labette health’s Public safety CampThe Labette Health Foundation received a $1,000 grant for expenses to host the annual one day safety camp in Forest Park, June 2011.

Parsons Babe ruth League$2,546 from discretionary funds was given for dugout renovation and batting cages.

Labette County health A $1,000 grant was given from discretionary funds for the Child Passenger Safety Program.

City of Parsons, Police department $2,000 was given to support a city wide anti- methamphetamine campaign.

Labette County red Cross$3,000 was granted from discretionary funds to support core operating expenses of the local Red Cross.

Pictured are Mindy Kimrey, Service Center Manager, with Rudra and Mithila Dixit.

usd 504, oswego high school Microscopes for the science classes at Oswego High School were purchased with a $3,596 grant from discretionary funds.

Black homecoming$1,000 was granted from discretionary funds to the Hamilton Chapel United Methodist Church Vougettes to assist with expenses for the July, 2011 Black Homecoming event.

Opening event for Black Homecoming, photo courtesy of the Parsons Sun.

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Labette Community College foundation A grant of $50,000 from discretionary funds was given for Labette Community College’s capital campaign for expansion of its health science program, and the construction of a new health science building.

usd 503, Music instructionTo augment the Suzuki Strings program offered through the school district, $1,500 was granted from discretionary funds for a one day clinic providing nearly 90 students with specialized instruction.

Proud animal Lover’s shelter (PaLs)Recognizing the herculean efforts of volunteers to provide an animal shelter for our area, $2,500 was granted from discretionary funds to assist with the shelter’s operating expenses.

Labette County emergency assistance CenterThe Oden Fund provided a $15,000 grant to LCEAC along with $20,000 from discretionary funds for a total of $35,000. In tough economic times, the Foundation board believes LCEAC is providing an essential service.

st. Patrick’s Catholic school Through an annual grant from a designated fund for St. Patrick’s, $26,967 was awarded this year. The school intends to use the grant for renovations to the gymnasium locker rooms and to provide handicap access.

stella wells Christmas Baskets A designated fund provides $1,000 each year to support the Stella Wells Christmas baskets distributed each December to Parsons’ families in need.

usd 506, LChs science department Labette County High School science department received $3,482 to purchase a SMART board. This photo shows student Lane Whitt, Parsons, using the board during physics class.

usd 503 robotics team and humvee Proect at Parsons high schoolThe Parsons High School Robotics and HumveeProject programs, headed by Bruce Rea, receiveda grant of $8,650 for kits and parts.

In this photo, automotive instructor Mr. Ferguson is teaching students about the brake system in the solar

powered trailer, purchased through PACF support.

City of Parsons, Katy days festival A total of $5,700 from multiple funds was granted for the Children’s Crossing at Katy Days held Memorial Day weekend in Forest Park.

usd 503, Lincoln elementary school In a record year of grants given to encourage outdoor play for area youth, Lincoln Elementary School received $5,000 toward renovating its playground equipment.

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Parsons senior CenterThrough an $8,000 donation from the Stein Charitable Gift fund, designated for the Parsons Senior Center, the entrance to the center was upgraded to allow handicap access, a computer was purchased, and further improvements for the remaining funds are under consideration.

Robert Brandenburg is pictured using the new entrance.

Church women united, Parsons unit As a community outreach program, Parsons Church Women United annually organizes a summer bookmobile program to serve all wards of Parsons. A $2,000 grant was given to assist with expenses. Below, Alycesyn Shelite and Lillian Kindrick prepare the Bookmobile for use.

usd 503A donor advised fund provided grants to USD 503 totaling $7,513 for game timers, camcorders for coaching use, supplies for the cheer and dance squad, and middle school football equipment.

Parsons area Concert association (PaCa)From a donor-advised fund, the PACA received$200 for operating expenses.

Eric Comeaux top photo andJames Hughlett photo on right

grants and sChoLarshiPs fisCaL year 2010 - 2011

Parsons educational foundationA donor-advised fund provided $2,500 to Parsons Educational Foundation for scholarships.

hazel wall scholarshipfor elementary education Katie Hill was the recipient of a $600 Hazel Wall scholarship for a student pursuing a degree in elementary education at Labette Community College. The scholarship fund was established to honor Hazel Wall, who from humble beginnings achieved teacher certification, and would be pleased to see this fund assisting others to become teachers.

LCC fall and spring Latzer art award The John and Bonnie Latzer Art Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship each fall and spring to recognize student achievement in Fine Arts at Labette Community College. Pictured with his artwork is the fall recipient, Eric Comeaux, who received a $300 scholarship. James Hughlett was the recipient of the $300 spring scholarship.

Where Would You Make a difference in

the coMMunitY?

The Foundation supports youth, health, education, the arts, those in

need, community events, parks, and city beautification. Please use the enclosed

envelope to send your contribution, checking what area you would like your

gift to support.

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CharitaBLe gift Cards / fund stateMent

Assets Cash/Investments 5,233,694 Receivables - Other 2,384 Total Assets 5,236,078 Liabilities & Net Assets Grants declared and not yet paid - Other 1,155 Net Assets 5,234,923 Total Liabilities & Net Assets 5,236,078 Revenues Gifts, Grants, Bequests & Other 308,396 Interest & Dividends 96,935 Realized Gains (Losses) 56,599 Unrealized Gains (Losses) 654,920 Total Revenues 1,116,849 Grants & Expenses Grants 208,875 Operating Expenses 61,113 Administrative Fees to all Funds 45,628 Total Grants & Expenses 315,615 Change in Net Assets 801,234 Net Assets Beginning of Year 4,433,689 Net Assets End of Year 5,234,923

Parsons Area Community Foundation - Fund StatmentThe Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Fund Statement

Fiscal Year End May 31, 2011

gift cards are now available in $25, $50, and $100 denominations.Please consider a charitable gift card for employee gifts, the person who has everything, or to introduce chil-dren to the joy of giving. Recipients may redeem their card for their favorite local or national charity. For more information about obtaining these gift cards, please visit our website, www.parsonsareacf.org/Giving Cards.htm or call our office at 620-421-0723.

Our Mission:To improve the quality of life in the greater Parsons area by increasing opportunities for charitable giving, connecting donors to community needs, and providing leadership on important community issues, now and for future generations.

Our Vision:To improve our communities and the lives of their residents through the power of charitable giving, community leadership, and the impeccable stewardship of funds.

Phone: 620.421.0723 To learn more, please visit: www.parsonsareacf.org

P.O. Box 894 • Parsons, KS 67357