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 accepting fall grant applications

August 1st, 2020

Community foundation accepting fall grant applications WASHINGTON, Kan.— The Washington County Community Foundation is accepting applications for fall grants. Online applications open August 1 and are due October 1, 2020. Recently, to support the Hanover Hospital's exercise program for the residents, the Washington County Community Foundation awarded the organization funding to purchase various exercise equipment and videos. "This project has been extremely beneficial to our residents by helping them improve strength and range of motion," said grantee Brittni Oehmke. “This has allowed them to maintain independence and ability to complete activities of daily living. We use this equipment one-on-one with individuals and in[...]

Community foundation awards scholarship

July 21st, 2020

Grace Ottot Community foundation awards scholarship WASHINGTON, Kan.— The Washington County Community Foundation recently announced the recipient of the Columbus, Vera and Morris Jones Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is for seniors graduating from Washington County High School, with a preference for students attending Kansas State University. Grace Otott, Washington, received a $772 scholarship. More information about the foundation’s scholarship program can be found at www.washingtoncountycf.org/scholarships. [...]