Goal: $5,000.00

Specific Need

The Atchison Foundation is building bridges of giving today, for a stronger Atchison County tomorrow. 

Atchison Foundation stands on the brink of becoming an even greater force for good in Atchison. Across the nation, community foundations are demonstrating their power to inspire philanthropy, strengthen local nonprofits, and create lasting impact. We are eager for Atchison to be part of that success.

We are launching Forever Atchison, a capacity building campaign designed to strengthen AF’s ability to identify, capture, and steward community resources in ways that benefit everyone in our area.

As our community grows and evolves, so must the Foundation. This campaign will allow us to expand staff capacity, upgrade technology, increase grantmaking, and offer more community education and engagement opportunities. Together, these efforts will position the Foundation to serve as a trusted philanthropic leader for decades to come.

Your partnership can make this vision a reality. Together, we can ensure that AF continues to serve as a reliable steward of generosity for generations.

Mission

Mission: To strengthen Atchison County by facilitating charitable giving, fostering collaboration, and promoting a lasting culture of philanthropy.

Profile

History 

Founded in 2019, the Atchison Foundation was created to harness local generosity and strengthen the bonds that help communities thrive.

From the beginning, the foundation has worked to connect donors with meaningful causes, offering philanthropic services that support local nonprofits, manage charitable gifts, and grow permanent funds.

In just a few years, it has become a trusted partner and resource for the Atchison area, supporting education, the arts, community development, and quality-of-life initiatives. With each gift, the foundation continues its mission to build a stronger, more vibrant future for generations to come.

Mission, Vision, & Core Values

Mission: To build the Atchison community by facilitating charitable giving, fostering collaboration, and promoting a lasting culture of philanthropy.

Vision: To increase charitable giving by educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about.

Core Values: Service with accountability, integrity, quality, respect, and transparency.