
EST. 1999
Who We Are and What We Do​​
The Council Grove Area Foundation (CGAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created by and for the people of Council Grove and the surrounding areas. Our mission is to make philanthropy accessible, meaningful, and impactful for anyone who cares about strengthening our community—today and for generations to come.
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We help donors support the causes they care about most, whether through immediate contributions or planned gifts. As a tax-exempt public charity, we make it possible for individuals, families, local businesses, and organizations to create permanent and non-permanent, named funds that address the critical needs of Morris County and rural Kansas.
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CGAF accepts gifts from private citizens, corporations, foundations, and government agencies. We proudly serve donors, local nonprofits, and the communities that rely on both.
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Our work is guided by a dedicated board of local leaders who are deeply invested in the future of our rural communities. Their knowledge, passion, and commitment ensure that every gift is managed responsibly and used to create lasting impact.
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Together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant Morris County—now and for the future.
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The Communities We Serve
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Alta Vista
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Burdick
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Bushong
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Council Grove
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Dunlap
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Dwight
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Latimer
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Wilsey
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White City
Meet our Board
Our Foundation is led by knowledgeable, engaged local community leaders who care deeply about the future of our rural communities.

Joe Buchanan
Board President

Amy Oleen-Naaf
Vice President

Cindy Jensen
Secretary

Ashely Iverson

Marty White

Mary Lawrenz

Kelly McDiffett

Dave Kirk

Kevin Leeper

Marci McNeal

Nicky Tiffany

Amy Honer
Executive Director