Bird City Century II Development Foundation

In this time of decreased government support and growing needs within our community, the Bird City Century II Development Foundation is a community foundation that can bring generous donors and worthy causes together in the Bird City community.

The Bird City Century II Development Foundation was founded in 1985 with remaining funds from the centennial celebration earlier that year.

Funds of the Foundation

You are invited to join the tradition of extraordinary generosity by adding your legacy to those of others who realize the importance of a permanent community endowment.

Anyone can make a gift of any size to the Foundation. Gifts may take the form of bequests, charitable remainder trusts, appreciated assets, gifts of retirement plans, life insurance, or other types of planned gifts.

Many people set aside a certain dollar amount; others leave a percentage of their estate, or any assets left over after family needs are met.

~ Community Development Funds ~

Community Initiative Fund  - The Community Initiative Fund is an unrestricted endowment fund from which the Foundation Board of Directors makes its general and strategic grants each year.

Cheylin Schools Foundation Fund - Schools across the state are affected by State funding cuts, and many communities in Northwest Kansas are closing down part of their schools and operating out of less buildings to make these cuts, while other schools are facing the possibility of closing their doors entirely. To ensure the future of Cheylin Schools, the Cheylin Schools Foundation has been established to accept endowed and pass-through funds. Pass-through funds will be available to the school for immediate use, while the income from endowed funds will be available to the school for many years to come.
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Business Incubator Fund – This fund makes low-interest loans to small businesses in Bird City, either start-up or expansion, through a revolving loan fund.  

~ Field-of-Interest Funds ~

Bird City Rural High School and Bird City Historic Preservation Fund – The 2010 Bird City Alumni Committee has initiated a campaign, with the goal of rescuing and relocating the pictorial and artifact history of Bird City Rural High School (BCRHS), along with preserving and protecting the history and origins of Bird City. To address this issue, the BCRHS Rescue & Restoration Fund has been created to accept tax-deductible contributions. (Click here for brochure)

Senior Living for Cheyenne County Fund – Bird City Century II Development Foundation and St. Francis Community Foundation have the common goal of raising funds to benefit Senior Living in Cheyenne County. The immediate purpose of the Senior Living for Cheyenne County Fund is to raise money to help research and determine the best solution for rebuilding a facility, or facilities, to benefit the elderly and individuals with special needs in Cheyenne County. (Click here for brochure)

~ Donor-Advised Funds ~

Robert Brubaker Family Fund - Robert Brubaker, one of the original founders of the Foundation, retired from the Board of Directors in 2009.  To honor Robert for his years of service and commitment to the community, the Foundation Board of Directors established a Donor-Advised Fund in his name. Since its establishment, others have contributed to this fund to further support the causes Robert cares about most.

~ Scholarship Funds ~

Edgar & Mabel Robertson Scholarship Fund  - The Robertson Scholarship is a memorial scholarship made available to Cheylin graduating seniors. A large part of the criteria for this scholarship is community service; it is paid to recipients over 4 semesters, providing a 2.5 GPA is maintained.

Business Development Scholarship – The Business Development Scholarship is a scholarship program offered to individuals wishing to expand their education, and live and work in Bird City. This scholarship is based upon financial need and a commitment to return to Bird City, fulfilling our goal to enhance the business community of Bird City.

~ Administrative & Operations Fund ~

The Administrative & Operations Fund is an endowment fund for the administration and operations of the Foundation.

If you would like more information about planned giving or any projects the Bird City Century II Development Foundation is working with, please send us an email to info@birdcity.com.

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