2026 Mt. Caramel Foundation Grant Recipients Announced

The Mount Carmel name has been synonymous with quality healthcare in Southeast Kansas for over 100 years. When the Mount Carmel Foundation ceased operations in 2024, it transferred its assets to the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas to establish the Mount Carmel Foundation Legacy grant cycle. During the inaugural grant cycle in 2025, $214,000 was granted for healthcare projects in Southeast Kansas.  The Mount Carmel … Continue reading →

Scholarship Stories: Brayton Brueggen, Milling for the Future

The future of agriculture is no longer confined to local borders; it is a global industry that requires world-class expertise. For students like Brayton Brueggen, the path to mastering the ancient craft of milling now leads from the heart of the Midwest to the cutting-edge laboratories of Europe. Brayton, a Louisburg native and junior at … Continue reading →

2026 GBL Grant Cycle Now Open!

Since 2011, the Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation (GBL) has sought to uplift young people who embody the spirit Dylan brought to his everyday life: adventure, fitness, curiosity, generosity, and a daily zest for life experiences. In 2016, the GBL Foundation established a grant fund through the Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas (CFSEK) that … Continue reading →

CFSEK Celebrates 25th Anniversary

The Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas is celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout 2026. This release is the first part of CFSEK’s new story series honoring the 25-year history of the organization, while also looking ahead to the next 25 years of positive impact in Southeast Kansas. Wednesday, February 28th, 2001, was a day of philanthropic … Continue reading →