Hutchinson Area Community Foundation
Built by donors, the Hutchinson Area Community Foundation helps people, organizations, and businesses to improve the community now and in the future. Organized under the umbrella of Southwest Initiative Foundation, the community foundation is a vehicle for making charitable contributions for the benefit of the community through a permanent endowment fund that enables people to give back and fulfill the dreams for tomorrow. A local advisory board provides oversight and directs how funds will be used for the exclusive benefit of the Hutchinson area.
In September 2021, the foundation celebrated a milestone as its endowment fund surpassed $1 million!
Local Advisory Board
Jonny Block
Cheryl Dooley
Steve Gasser
Robert Hantge
Ryan Jurgenson
Jeri Lueneburg
Matt Pulkrabek
Donald Walser
Kyle Wendling
Grants
The Hutchinson Community Foundation sets grant-making priorities through regular review of community needs and opportunities. Grants are made to qualified non-profit organizations that have an interest in building and strengthening the community and surrounding area. Since inception, the Hutchinson Area Community Foundation and its related funds have collectively granted more than $810,000 to support local organizations and community projects.
