2025 October Match Event

MATCH MONTH BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2025

Investing in an endowment with the Hillsboro Community Foundation is investing in the heart of Hillsboro – its people, today and for all our tomorrows. These permanent funds are a lifeline, ensuring that the same precious opportunities we value will be here for our children, their children, and beyond. When our local donors give, they’re showing an unwavering belief in the enduring spirit and bright future of our Hillsboro community. It’s a beautiful act of faith in who we are and all we can become, together.

The Match Event aims to raise at least $100,000 in local donations. These contributions will be doubled by a matching grant from the Patterson Family Foundation, resulting in a total of $200,000 in new funding.

How the Match Works

• Donate to an endowment fund of your choice, or make a general donation to the match campaign and HCF will assign your donation to a fund on your behalf.
• Local donations are matched by a $100,000 Patterson Family Foundation grant.
  • Grant guidelines require 50% of match funds must be designated to the Hillsboro Impact Fund or HCF Operating Endowment.
  • The remaining 50% in matching funds will be distributed to the HCF endowment funds listed below, based on the percentage of total campaign donations each fund receives.

How to Donate

You can make online donations using the “Donate” button specific to each fund listed below, or by selecting the “General Donation” button. HCF will allocate general donations to a specific fund on your behalf at the campaign’s conclusion.

For check donations, please make them payable to the Hillsboro Community Foundation and specify the desired fund in the memo field.

To be eligible for the match, all donations must be received by November 1st.

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MATCH MONTH BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2025

Featured Endowments

Use the button below to make a general donation to the match campaign, and HCF will assign your donation to a fund on your behalf.

Administrative Funds

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Hillsboro Community Foundation Operating Endowment To provide an ongoing source of funds for the operation and sustainability of the Hillsboro Community Foundation.

Community Funds

Donate	Hillsboro Community Arts Fund To inspire creativity, foster community, and enrich lives by promoting and supporting the diverse arts and cultural expressions that make Hillsboro a vibrant and inspiring place.
Donate	Hillsboro Community Development Fund To provide general support for Hillsboro community projects directed by the Hillsboro Development Corporation to enhance quality of life and create a strong business climate.
Donate	Hillsboro Impact Fund To provide support for Hillsboro community projects that enhance quality of life, promote well-being, and strengthen our community for all residents of the Hillsboro area.

Designated Funds

Donate	Clarice and Dean Schroeder Endowed Fund To ensure the enduring legacy of the Hillsboro Scout House, a cherished community gathering place, by providing the necessary funds for its ongoing maintenance and upkeep.
Donate	David F. Wiebe Memorial Fund for the Hillsboro Pioneer Adobe House and Museum To ensure the preservation of the Hillsboro Pioneer Adobe House and Museum, a tangible link to the rich history of the Mennonite culture.
Donate	Lehigh City Parks Fund To beautify, create, and enhance inviting public areas of Lehigh for all to enjoy.
Donate	Parkside Homes Fund To provide support for Parkside Homes in the areas of capital improvements, scholarships for staff enrichment and the benevolent fund.
Donate	USD 410 Early Childhood Education Fund To nurture young minds and strengthen families by supporting early childhood education. This includes enhancing children’s readiness for school, promoting early literacy, and providing high-quality care and support.

Health Funds

Donate	Community Wellness Endowment To fund solutions for local health and wellness needs by partnering with community-based health organizations, aiming to protect and promote the health and well-being of individuals and the community. Note: Core endowment supporting the Hillsboro Community Child Care Center (H4C)
Donate	Marga Ebel Health Fund To support initiatives that promote the health and well-being of children in and around Hillsboro. The fund’s primary focus is to support the Marga Ebel Dental Program within the USD 410 school district. This program offers financial assistance to families, ensuring children receive proper dental care.

Organizational Funds

Donate	Hillsboro Kiwanis Opportunity Fund To nurture a compassionate and thriving community in Hillsboro and the surrounding areas, by investing in initiatives that uplift individuals and strengthen our community fabric.
Donate	Marion County 4-H Endowment Fund To provide ongoing support of Marion County 4-H activities, including education, citizenship and leadership development and other projects to help nurture the next generation of leaders, innovators, and compassionate citizens.

Scholarships

Donate	C.M. Sextro Memorial Math Scholarship Fund To recognize and support the academic aspirations of deserving Hillsboro High School graduates who have chosen to pursue higher education paths that emphasize advanced mathematics.
Donate	Demarius Lives Scholarship Fund To recognize and reward exceptional Hillsboro High School graduates who embody strong character and demonstrate a passion for communication and journalism, as they embark on their higher education journeys.
Donate	Earl and Mary Lee Wineinger Memorial Scholarship Fund To empower the next generation of skilled workers by recognizing and rewarding deserving Marion County High School graduates who have chosen to pursue vocational education.
Donate	Free Press/Joel Klaassen Journalism Scholarship Fund To recognize and support the future journalists and media professionals of Marion County and Canton-Galva, by awarding deserving graduates of Marion County High Schools or Canton-Galva High School who are pursuing degrees in journalism or other multimedia fields.
Donate	Gehring Family Tech Scholarship Fund To empower the next generation of skilled tradespeople by recognizing and rewarding deserving Marion County High School graduates who are pursuing technical education in fields like electrical technology, HVAC, and plumbing.
Donate	Glenn and Janice Goertz Scholarship Fund To recognize and support the future business leaders of our community by awarding deserving Hillsboro and Marion High School graduates who are pursuing higher education in business.
Donate	Hillsboro High School Citizenship Award Fund To recognize and honor exceptional Hillsboro High School students who exemplify the ideals of good citizenship, as defined by the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Donate	Hillsboro Trojan Family Memorial Scholarship Fund To award eligible Hillsboro High School graduates based on financial need, participation in school activities, and community involvement. Gifts to the fund may be made either in honor or in memory of a classmate, faculty, or staff member of USD 410.
Donate	Jayson and Jan Hanschu Family Scholarship Fund To recognize and reward exceptional Hillsboro High School graduates who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, strong character, and a commitment to their community.
Donate	John A. and Harriet Kizler Wiebe Fund for Hillsboro High School To honor the academic excellence and civic-mindedness of deserving Hillsboro High School graduates, who have demonstrated exceptional scholarship and a strong commitment to their community.
Donate	Paul Rundstrom Golf Scholarship To recognize and reward the outstanding academic achievements and exemplary citizenship of deserving Hillsboro High School graduating golf team members.