Board of Directors

Our operations are fully transparent. The Foundation is overseen by a distinguished board of community leaders from the Russell County area. Their dedication, knowledge, and passion for the Russell County area are what drive the Community Foundation.

Kristie Homeier, Chairperson
Mallory Davis, Vice-Chairperson
Leon Weigel, Treasurer
Roger Dennis, Board Member
John O. Farmer IV, Board Member
Rhonda Haberer, Board Member
Chasen Katz, Board Member
Joleen Lawson, Board Member
Donna Fay Major, Board Member
Morgan Murphy, Board Member
Marty Myers, Board Member
Jeff Ochampaugh, Board Member
Angela Muller, Executive Director

Recent News

Community foundation now accepting spring grant applications

January 15th, 2021

Community foundation now accepting spring grant applications RUSSELL, Kan.—The Russell County Area Community Foundation is now accepting applications for spring grants. Online applications are due Monday, March 15, 2021. Last spring, the Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas- Pioneer Developmental Center in Russell was awarded grant funding from the community foundation to purchase new conference room furniture. The award went specifically to the current and new conference rooms for Kid-Link staff to hold meetings and consultations that serve the children (aged 0-3) of Russell County. This project allowed for additional space and seating to allow Kid-Link to meet the specific needs of each child[...]

Community awards over $50,000 in grants

December 2nd, 2020

Community awards over $50,000 in grants RUSSELL, Kan.— The Russell County Area Community Foundation (RCACF) is pleased to award $52,734 in grants to organizations that benefit the Russell County area, including support for education, public health and the arts. Funding comes from the Helen Hampl Student Aid Fund, USD 407 Appleseed Fund, Kansas Health Foundation Russell Health Fund and the Dane G. Hansen Foundation.  Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas, Mobile Vital Signs Equipment, $2,991 Lucas Arts and Humanities Council, Still Life on Lucas Main Street, $2,000 Luray American Legion Post 309, Roof Overlay, $15,000 Russell[...]