Board of Directors

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

Clarice Ohlde, Chairperson
Chad Hiltgen, Vice-Chairperson
Mary Spence, Secretary
Stephen Hendrickson, Treasurer
Donna Frye, Board Member
Debra Hatesohl, Board Member
Doris Nanninga, Board Member
Mike Peters, Board Member
William Slater, Board Member
Debra Tillinghast, Board Member
Tina Uhlik, Board Member
Steve Wieters, Board Member

Recent News

Community foundation scholarships available

November 11th, 2020

WASHINGTON, Kan.—The Washington County Community Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 school year. The following scholarship is available: Columbus, Vera & Morris Jones Memorial Scholarship, for seniors graduating from Washington County High School with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Preference will go to students who plan to attend Kansas State University. Washington County students may also apply for the following scholarship through the Community Foundation for Cloud County: CF Sunshine Scholarship, for graduating high school seniors or graduates from Cloud County or Washington County who are pursuing the medical or education field, or plan to attend a recognized trade school. All scholarship[...]

Washington County Community foundation awards over $3,700 in fall grants

November 10th, 2020

Washington County Community foundation awards over $3,700 in fall grants WASHINGTON, Kan.— During its fall grant cycle, the Washington County Community Foundation awarded over $3,700 to three projects throughout Washington County. The following organizations received funding: Linn Lutheran School, $1,984 to purchase new playground equipment.Church of Christ (Christian), $1,500 to purchase a refurbished Automatic External Defibrillator.KSDS, Inc., $300 towards housing expenses, supplies, and veterinary care for placement of facility dog for USD 108. This round of grants was made possible by the community foundation’s Kansas Health Foundation Fund, which supports the protection and promotion of the health and well-being of individuals and[...]