A n n ua l R e p ort
to the c om munit y
June 1, 2012 thru May 31, 2013
Tribute to the late PACF Board President,
Emil F. “Sonny” Zetmeir
In 2003, Sonny Zetmeir joined the community foundation board.
At that time he knew little about the foundation, but agreed to serve
because he was asked by two men he greatly admired: Pete Hughes
and John Troy. Three years later he assumed the role of board president,
and the fact that he missed only one meeting in ten years of service
speaks to his dedication. While he took his position very seriously,
when a meeting became too solemn or tedious he had perfect timing for
interjecting comic relief with a wry comment or story. He did hold the black belt of storytelling!
During his tenure as chair, the Foundation evolved from the board conducting all foundation
business, to the hiring of an executive director and obtaining an office in 2007, and partnering in 2008
with the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for fund management and investment. Both
he and his wife, Sophia, lent their financial support to the Foundation as well. In addition to giving
generously to foundation funds, when PACF opened its office they provided the quality furnishings.
The Community Foundation was just one part of the good works of this big-hearted man. Sonny
was legendary for providing Grandview kitchens to churches, schools, and non-profit organizations,
refusing to accept any payment. Recently, while cleaning out his desk, Sophia found a large stack
of thank you notes saved through the years. There were dozens. Sonny never missed a Stella
Wells Christmas Basket or LCC Scholarship auction and was frequently the top bidder. Our entire
community is indebted to him for his partnership with Power Flame in providing years of fabulous
4th of July fireworks for the public to enjoy. Finally, Sonny chaired the LCC Foundation’s capital
campaign to build a new health science building, and gave generously of his time and resources to
make that a reality.
We lost this special and unique man on September 3, 2013. Sonny’s philanthropic legacy, however,
will not only live on through the new health science building and numerous kitchens bearing his name,
but also through the Sonny Zetmeir Memorial Scholarship Fund at Labette Community College, and a
new Zetmeir Family Fund established at the Community Foundation.
grants and
scholarships
fiscal year 2011-2012
Grants
and scholarships
Unrestricted Funds: Making a Difference one Grant at a Time
Annually the earnings from unrestricted funds at the community foundation are distributed
through a competitive granting process. While tax dollars provide the infrastructure for the
function of our communities, many amenities for a higher quality of life come from the work
of local non-profits, youth programs, and citizens active around a particular cause. In making
annual grant decisions, the Parsons Area Community Foundation seeks to fund those proposals
demonstrating the greatest potential for improving quality of life in our area.
Parsons Community Garden
With 87 active members of all ages, a $500 grant allowed the Parsons Community Garden,
at Clark and 15th streets, to purchase raised hose reels, adaptive tools, and to make soil
improvements to the raised beds. With the ease of use of the new hose reels, gardening continued
well into the summer months.
Altamont Grade School
Teachers at Altamont Grade School determined large group instruction would be greatly
enhanced if all classrooms had access to a document camera called an Elmo. This devise works
like an overhead projector, but does not need information converted to a
transparency. Imagine instead being able to set a book, concrete objects,
or students’ work directly on the Elmo and having it project for the entire
class to see. With a $5000 grant from PACF, along with $2000 raised
by the PTO and $200 from the school district, six Elmo cameras and
projectors were purchased.
Mrs. Page projecting
from laptop.
Mrs. McKinzie using Elmo for instruction.
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grants and
scholarships
fiscal year 2011-2012
Grants
and scholarships
Unrestricted Funds: Making a Difference one Grant at a Time
grants and
scholarships
fiscal year 2011-2012
Grants
and scholarships
Unrestricted Funds: Making a Difference one Grant at a Time
Curious Minds Discovery Zone
Through the Herculean efforts of a group of dedicated citizens and the city tourism director,
this interactive children’s museum opened during the fall of 2012 in downtown Parsons. While
the bulk of funding has come through private donations to the museum, a $4500 grant was
awarded from PACF unrestricted funds to purchase laptops for educational use, and a donor
advised fund provided a grant of $5000 to assist with operating expenses.
Oswego Public Library
Often a project will need multiple sources of funding to succeed. The historic Oswego Public
Library is one such case. Having received 80% of the necessary funds for window restoration from
the Kansas Heritage Trust Fund, the library was responsible to raise the remaining 20% before the
grant funds were released. For safety reasons, a portion of the sidewalk was also in need of repair.
With fundraising, a $1600 grant from PACF unrestricted funds, and a $3200 grant from a PACF
donor advised fund, the repairs are now in process. We thank Karyn Carpenter of Oswego for the
photos above showing the work on the windows.
Parsons High School
Robotics and
Humvee Programs
$2000 – Altamont Public
Schools: Updated radios to work
with new Labette County system
A $10,000 grant was made to the
Parsons High School Robotics and
Humvee Programs. This year’s FIRST
(For Inspiration and Recognition of
Science and Technology) robotic
competition involved a robot built to climb and shoot frisbees through a goal. Pictured are members of
the PHS Robotic team preparing for the regional competition held in Oklahoma City.
Kansas Foodbank Warehouse
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Other Grants from Unrestricted Funds
“We don’t have food to eat so I drink water to fill my stomach so
I am not hungry.” “I sometimes eat paper because we don’t have
anything in our cabinets to eat.” These are statements made by
children right here in our communities and in our state. With a
grant of $5000, local children who experience hunger are able to
receive a weekend packet of kid-friendly, nutritious food. Every
Friday, school coordinators distribute the packets of food to
children who might otherwise spend the entire weekend without
food. 196 students are served in Labette County.
$2000 – Church Women
United: Summer bookmobile
program
$17,500 – Labette County
Emergency Assistance
Center: Operations and client
services
$900 – Parsons Recreation
Center : ”Day of Play”
$4000 – City of Parsons:
Katy Days
$1200 – Parsons Fire Dept:
Smoke alarms and batteries
$2000 – Proud Animal Lovers
Shelter: Operating Expenses
$10,000 – City of Parsons:
New Christmas decorations
$300 - Labette Health
Foundation: Kids Public Safety
Camp
$5700 – City of Parsons:
AED’s for county emergency
responders
$2500 – Labette County Red
Cross: Operating expenses for
disaster relief
$6700 – City of Parsons:
Farm Heritage Celebration 2012
and 2013
$1500 -- Neosho County 4-H:
Provide scholarships to summer
learning camps
$3000 – Parsons Babe
Ruth: Equipment for field
maintenance
$3500 – Parsons Area
Concert Association:
Defray fees for concert
performers
$2800 – Parsons District
Schools: Updated radios
to work with new Labette
County system
$2000 – Lincoln
Elementary Preschool:
Educational materials
$94,200: Total amount
of grants this year from
unrestricted funds, which
provide the most flexibility for
meeting a broad spectrum of
community needs.
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Grants and scholarships
Unrestricted Funds: Specific yet Flexible
Donor-Advised Funds: Like a Charitable Checking Account
Field of Interest Funds allow donors to designate a geographic area or a particular charitable
field, such as the arts, education, health or human services for grants.
This option allows donors to create their own fund, and contribute to it at the most advantageous
time for them. The donor becomes the advisor for the fund, and may recommend grants from that
fund at any time throughout the year. The Foundation provides due diligence on grant recipients,
administers the grants, and provides the donor with quarterly financial statements. Donor-advised
funds offer all the benefits, and none of the headaches, associated with private foundations.
Field of Interest Grants
$15,000 – Labette County Emergency Assistance Center: This
organization was selected as this year’s recipient for the grant from
the Bonnie Oden Fund for the needy.
$7100 – Leadership Labette: With development of civic
leadership as the field of interest, the Kansas Health Foundation
Leadership fund awarded this grant for operating expenses for the
Leadership Labette program.
$7100 – Leadership Labette: The Kansas Health Foundation
Children’s Health Fund provides funds for leadership projects
promoting the health and fitness of children. This year’s grant
assisted the Leadership Labette class to purchase a climbing wall at the city pool, and to offer
mini-grants to surrounding communities for projects or equipment benefiting children’s health.
Designated Funds: No Fuss Annual Giving
Donors select the charitable organization they wish their fund to support. The Foundation
administers annual grants in the name of the donor or in anonymity if the donor chooses.
Designated funds may be established during a donor’s lifetime, or through a charitable estate
gift. Foundation staff will work closely with the donor to establish the desired guidelines for
distributions from the fund.
Grant Recipients from Designated Funds
$28,250 – St. Patrick’s Catholic School: This grant comes from the designated portion of
the Taylor Family Fund and is used for building improvements.
Grant Recipients from Donor Advised Funds
$200 – Parsons Area Concert Association: Operating expenses
$1200 – City of Parsons: Katy Days
$1000 – City of Parsons: Christmas decorations
$1000 – Children’s Organ Transplant Association: Financial assistance for lung transplant
$5000 – Curious Minds Discovery Zone: Operating expenses
$3200 – Oswego Public Library: Window restoration
$150,000 – Labette Community College Foundation: Health Science Building
$2000 – Parsons Babe Ruth League: All Star tournament and operations
$2000 – Parsons High School: Cheer, dance, and football programs
Scholarship Recipients:
$650 – Hazel Wall Scholarship at Labette
Community College: Michele Francis
$350 – John and Bonnie Latzer Fall Labette
Community College Art Scholarship: John Googe
$400 – John and Bonnie Latzer Fall Labette
Community College Art Scholarship: Briana O’Neill
$500 – Ted Hill Memorial Scholarship: Patrick Jacquinot
Briana O’Neill, winner of the LCC Spring Art Fair, earning the
Latzer Art Scholarship, is pictured with her art work.
$1000 – Stella Wells Christmas Baskets: Each year $1000 is granted to this organization
per the Bonnie Oden fund agreement.
Funds at the Parsons Area Community Foundation provided a total of $1,088,803
in grants and scholarships in the 2012-2013 fiscal year.
$762,853 – LCC Foundation: Provided by the Sonny and Sophia Zetmeir Designated Fund
for construction of the LCC Health Science Building.
Organization Funds: Long-Term Support for Non-Profits
Pass Through Designated Funds
Some gifts come to the Foundation designated for a specific organization, and grants are made
per donor intent. The following organizations received designated gifts:
$4000 – Parsons Senior Center: For the fourth year
in a row, an out of town benefactor for the senior center
provided this grant. With this gift, a new tile backsplash
was installed in the kitchen at the center, and the balance
will be used for needed improvements in the bathrooms.
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Grants and scholarships
$250 – Greenbush: Received from Parsons State Hospital Endowment for Tiny K program.
Other foundations or non-profits may place funds with the community foundation for accounting
and financial management. Charities may also establish endowments within the Foundation that
provide an income stream to further their current work, or build for future needs.
Parsons Educational Foundation Grants and Scholarships
$12,078 – Parsons Schools: High school peer tutoring program, Robotics program, teacher mini-grants, textbooks, and adoption of needy families during holidays.
$5000 – Curious Minds Discovery Zone: Sponsor of Agricultural Education Exhibit.
$17,496 – Scholarships: Scholarships for higher education expenses were awarded to twenty
local students, and three high school students received scholarships to attend conferences.
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FISCAL YEAR 2012 - 2013 CONTRIBUTORS
A
number of Parsons Area Community Foundation funds received contributions from the
following individuals, organizations, and businesses. This much needed support for
community projects and improvements is greatly appreciated and the foundation wishes to
recognize these donors.
Mary Ann Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alderman
Don and Jane Alexander
Doug and Anne Allen
David Beach
Corky and Alice Beachner
Gary and Kim Beachner
Lynn Blomberg
Nancy Bolt
Diane Bonner
Sharon Brown
Cathy Buchman
Erlene Cares
Marlene Carson
Pamela Carter
Aleta Chamberlain
Church Women United, Parsons
Catherine Coleman
Commercial Bank
Peter Cook
Kitra Cooper
Pamela Cress
David and Jane Dick
Carol Dittman
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Divine
Ken Ervin
Rod and Denise Fleming
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Forbes
James Forbes
Gordon Haggard
Estate of Robert Hight
David and Kye Sook Hill
Shaun and Ashton Hill
Megan Hughes
Greg Jarrett
Cathy Johnson
Kansas Health Foundation
Kansas Kiwanis Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kennedy Jr.
Gary and Carolyn Kennett
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Landgraf III
John and Bonnie Latzer
Steve and Cheryl Lewis
Gayle Linthicum
Vickie Madl
Dan and Amy Manners
Jack and Vickie Martin
Mr. and Mrs. David Martin
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil McDonough
Mr. and Mrs. Barry McMillan
Brad and Senta Meister
David Moore
Donald and Vicki Morris
Mark and Sara Moses
Barbara Mosier
R.D. “Sarge”and LaDonna Mullinax
Antonio Munoz
Parsons Arts and Humanities Council
Parsons Industries, Inc.
Parsons State Hospital
Endowment Association
Richard and Linda Proehl
Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Reel
Darlene Richardson
Dana M. Richardson
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Roberts
Richard Sengpiehl
Jane Sengpiehl
Marian Shuss
Chuck Spellman
Carmen Spencer
Neil Springer
Mr. and Mrs. David Stein
Carol Stein
Grant and Emily Steinle
John and Patricia Stephenson
Mr. and Mrs. Brad Strathe
Lynn and Carole Strathe
Rebecca Taylor
George and Kim Tignor
John and Marjorie Troy
Dwayne Umbarger
Gary and Shirley Wall
Wall Funeral Homes
Kay Waters
Emily Westhoff
Ellen Wolf
Virginia Wommack
Kirk and Connie Wyckoff
Kay Young
Sonny and Sophia Zetmeir
NATIVE SONS AND DAUGHTERS MEMORIAL FUND HONOREES
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Cleo Beougher
Virginia King Bohrer
Colene Cinotto
Harold “Hal” Clifton
Wayne Cowen
Virginia Dennis
Don Ginn
Robert Hight
Orville Mathis
Cindy Whitt Murray
Berniece “Bea” Pender
Nan Charles Powell
David Richardson
Max Smith
Leonel “Tut” Tustison
Helen Tustison
Linda Karol Todd Vaughn
Paul Anthony “Tony” Wells
PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUNDS
Donor Advised Funds: A Donor-Advised Fund is a personal approach to giving. It allows an
individual, family, or business to retain a say in the charitable distributions from their gift, and is
an excellent means for organizing and tracking all of one’s charitable giving.
Hughes Family Fund
Shaun Hill PASS Fund
John and Bonnie Latzer Fund
Troy Family Fund
Field of Interest Funds: This type fund allows a donor to specify a “field” such as education,
the arts, human services, health or a geographic area for the fund to benefit.
Bonnie Oden Fund for Needy Kansas Health Foundation Children’s Fund
Kansas Health Foundation Leadership Fund
Kansas Health Foundation Fund for Public Health *
Designated Funds: By establishing a designated fund, a donor may support the good work
of a specific non-proﬁt organization. Through the community foundation’s investment and
management services, this fund may be endowed and provide annual funding for the selected
organization, distributed per donor wishes.
Taylor Family Fund (20% of fund designated for St. Patrick’s Catholic School)
Bonnie Oden Fund ($1000 to Stella Wells Christmas Baskets annually)
Scholarship Funds: When establishing a scholarship fund criterion is set by the donor
for choosing recipients.
Hazel Wall Scholarship Fund
Taran Sack Memorial Fund
John and Bonnie Latzer Art Scholarship Fund
Ted Hill Memorial Fun
Unrestricted Funds: These are not specifically designated for use by a particular agency,
cause or area of interest. Rather, the PACF board of directors oversees the use of these funds.
The Foundation continually assesses programs and initiatives for community improvement.
Unrestricted funds allow the board to recommend grants based on current community needs.
Pearl Brennecke Fund
Hunter Family Fund
Main Family Fund
Operating Funds
Parsons Area Touch the Future Fund
Combs Family Fund
Interim Fund for pass-through gifts
Memorial Fund for Native Sons and Daughters
Taylor Family Fund (80% unrestricted)
Agency Funds: Investing and Managing Funds for Non-Profits
Parsons Educational Foundation Funds
Labette Community College Foundation Scholarship Funds*
Pass-Through Provisional Funds: Provisional Funds are temporary funds established at the
community foundation to raise funds for a specific need or project in the area.
Downtown Parsons Art Initiative
Farm Heritage Fund
Tolen Creek Art Project
Charitable Gift Trusts: Benefits both Charity and Donor
Virginia Wommack Gift Annuity
*New funds established this fiscal year
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GROWTH OPPORTUNITY FOR FOUNDATION
PARSONS AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION - FUND STATEMENT
Fiscal Year End May 31, 2013
Kansas Health Foundation $450,000 Matching Grant
Assets
Cash/Investments5,700,830
Receivables
Other 4,007
Total Assets
5,704,837
Liabilities & Net Assets
Grants declared and not yet paid
500
Other 35,462
Agency Payable
952,073
Net Assets
4,716,802
Total Liabilities & Net Assets
5,704,837
Revenues
Gifts, Grants, Bequests & Other
364,936
Interest & Dividends
84,514
Realized Gains (Losses)
65,992
Unrealized Gains (Losses)
560,332
Total Revenues
1,075,774
Grants & Expenses
Grants1,088,803
Operating Expenses
70,858
Administrative Fees to all Funds
44,514
Total Grants & Expenses
1,204,175
Change in Net Assets
(128,401)
Net Assets Beginning of Year
4,845,204
Net Assets End of Year
4,716,803
Total Assets under Management
5,704,837
The Kansas Health Foundation, in conjunction with its GROW II grant to the Parsons Area
Community Foundation, will match contributions to endowed funds by either 25% or 50%,
depending on which fund receives the donations. This challenge continues through 2017, or until
PACF has raised $450,000 in matching funds. We are pleased to report more than half of that
amount has been earned with contributions to endowed funds, but a minimum of $400,000 in
new gifts will be necessary to complete the grant. We hope all who have the ability to give will
participate to ensure our communities receive the full benefit of this grant opportunity.
How it works:
Contributions to endowed unrestricted, administrative, or public health funds are matched at 50%.
Contributions to endowed donor advised, field of interest, designated, agency, or scholarship
funds bring a 25% match.
The purpose of this initiative is to build permanent resources resulting in long-term, sustained
health improvements in the communities we serve, as well as to strengthen the community
foundation for its vital role in community revitalization. Per the terms of the grant, the earnings
are to be split equally and deposited into the Kansas Health Foundation public health and
administrative funds established at the Parsons Area Community Foundation.
The Parsons Area Community Foundation Board
Every gift is significant and will make a difference. With deep appreciation we will recognize
donors at the following levels for their cumulative gifts over the five year grant period:
Cornerstone: $5.00 - $2499
Leadership: $2500 - $4999
Visionary: $25,000 and up
Pacesetter: $5000 - $24,999
Emil F.
“Sonny” Zetmeir,
Board Chair (Deceased)
Jim Smith
Vice-Chair
Grant Steinle,
Treasurer
Jane Dick,
Secretary
Don Alexander
Sharon Stewart
Brown
Nancy Bolt
Marcia Gard
Mike Keal
Pat LaForge
Cheryl Lewis
Dan Manners
Senta Meister
Gary Wall
Kirk Wyckoff
Anne Allen
Ex. Director
This is a tremendous opportunity to GROW philanthropy dollars for the benefit of our area.
Everyone may be involved at some level. Please consider an outright gift or pledge.
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Visit us on the web: parsonsareacf.org to view all foundation funds and contributing options.
P.O. Box 894 • Parsons, KS 67357
Phone:
620.421.0723
To learn more, please visit:
www.parsonsareacf.org
Our Mission:
To improve the quality of life in the greater Parsons area by
increasing opportunities for charitable giving, connecting
donors to community needs, and providing leadership on
important community issues, now and for future generations.
Our Vision:
To improve our communities and the lives of their residents
through the power of charitable giving, community leadership,
and the impeccable stewardship of funds.
The Community
Foundation serves
any charitable cause
for community
improvement.
A wide range of
philanthropic options
are available for
creating new funds,
and contributions
may be added to
existing funds.
The Parsons Area Community Foundation thanks Labette Bank for the generous donation of office space for the Foundation.