There’s No Place like home

2013 aNNual rePorTRepublic County Community Foundation

2013 Annual Report1

Contents2 Letter from Executive Director3 2012-2013 Donors & Memorials4-7 Foundation Funds & Grants7, 9 Cuba Blacksmith Grant8 Transfer of Wealth9 Founding Donors10 Sustainers’ Campaign11 GROW II12 Donation Form13-14 Foundation Finance

Our mission is to meet charitable community needs through leadership, grants, and services.

The Foundation achieves its missions by:◊ Buildingpermanentendowmentswhichcanbenefitlocalcommunities◊ Inspiringandenablingdonorstofulfilltheircharitabledesires◊ Facilitating prudent management and care of funds◊ Increasingthecapacityofnonprofitorganizationstofulfilltheir individual missions◊ Advocating for issues which promote community philanthropy◊ Facilitating grants, awards, and scholarships

Tim Gottschalk, ChairmanBill Navis, Vice ChairmanBrad Boyer, TreasurerSusan Boyer, SecretaryJane CoutureLornaLauritzenJohn RhineJenny RussellBrent ScottRandy Wise

Mission stateMent

2012-2013Board of direCtors

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Letter froM the Board ChairManDear Friends,

What a year! The Republic County Community Foundation experienced its most successful year ever. Asset growth exceeded $360,000, boosting total assets to nearly $1,300,000!

The credit for such an outstanding year belongs to our donors’ tremendous generosity. We thank them for keeping their assets in RepublicCountyforthebenefitofourlocalcommunity.After all, there is no place like home.

We remain on track to take full advantage of the Kansas Health Foundation matching grant dollars. Keep in mind that current gifts totheFoundationmayqualifyforthefiftypercent(50%)matchinggrantdollars.Yourgiftof$100willimmediatelybecomea$150gift!

We are currently in the process of assisting several donors who wish to include the Republic County Community Foundation as a beneficiaryoftheirestateassets.

We would like to encourage other charitably inclined donors to considerleavingfivepercent(5%)oftheirestateassetstothefoundation. Based upon a recent wealth transfer study sponsored by the Kansas Health Foundation, Republic County will transfer over $137milliondollars($137,000,000)tothenextgenerationbetweennowandyear2020.Fivepercent(5%)wouldmakeatremendousimpact toward maintaining the quality of our rural community way of life. Please contact any of our board members if you have any questions or need assistance with your planning.

“There’s No Place Like Home: Keep Five in Republic County.”

With deepest gratitude and wishing you all the best always,

Tim GottschalkChairman of the Board

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Anonymous DonorWard & Ilene AurandBrad & Jill BoyerRaymond & Susan BoyerChurch People Concerned FoundationCarroll & Jane CoutureJenrus Freelance & Jennifer RussellGottschalk & Company, CPA’s, LLCGottschalk, Inc.Tim & Julie GottschalkKansas Emergency Management Association, Inc.Kansas Health FoundationDoug & Dianne KramerDennis&LornaLauritzenMcBattas Publishing, Inc.Blaine & Kathy MillerKenneth & Jacalyn MoravekBill & Chris NavisJohn & Jennifer ReddingJohn & Dorothy RhineSteve&JeweldaScofieldBrent & Rachelle ScottAlan & Jeanette SheetsStrategic Asset Management, LLCGeorgene SurberSwedish - American State BankDoug & Kayleen Wilkinson

William & Amelia PeleskyDean Walthers

2012-2013 donorsBUILDING FUNDS TODAY...The foundation could not exist without donors and is blessed every year with a multitude of generous donors. These gifts are contributed to a variety of funds here at the foundation and touch several different charitable causes. Some gifts are large, and some are small, but they all help build not only the foundation, but our community!

A charitable gift is a wonderful way to remember someone you love or admire. The foundation received gifts made in memory of others throughout the year. This year, gifts were received in memory of:

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foundation funds & Grants...FOR FUTURE TOMORROWS

ThisunrestrictedgrantfundallowstheFoundationtheflexibilitytomeetcurrent community needs. Grants are awarded throughout the year through a competitive grant process. Its inception, the Republic County Community Foundation has awarded more than $18,000 in grants.

Funding for this grant program comes from donations, memorials, and other gifts to the Republic County Community Foundation. Gifts of any sizearewelcomeadditionstothisimportantcommunitygrantfundandwillhelpearna50%matchfromtheKansasHealthFoundation’sGROWIImatching grant program.

Republic County Community Action Fund

Belleville After School Program$250-Provided scholarships to children for the after school program which included homework help, a healthy snack and a safe place after schoolBelleville Chamber & Main Street Program$500-To purchase two “Welcome to Belleville” banners to hang over M St.Belleville Parks & Recreation$500-To help purchase a new baseball scoreboardBelleville Public Library$228-To fund transportation for preschool children to attend story timeCity of Agenda$500-For the renovation and preservation of the historical value of the Agenda museum and library.City of Munden$600-Help to purchase an early childhood swing for the city park playgroundCourtland Parks & Recreation$489-TopurchasefenceandpostsfortheCourtlandbaseballfieldCourtland PRIDE Club$75-Design and purchase two permanent banners for the U.S. Highway 36 Treasure Hunt and other town eventsCuba Booster Club$750-To help purchase concrete and other materials for the Cuba Blacksmith Shop to display antique equipmentNorth Central Kansas Health Care Foundation$1,000-To help produce a physician recruitment videoRepublic Volunteer Rural Fire Department$500-Topurchasebunkergearfornewmembersofthefiredepartment

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TheFoundationpartnerswithnonprofitcharitableorganizationswhichare making a difference in our community through direct service to our neighbors.CharitableorganizationscanestablishendowmentsintheFoundation that provide an income stream back to them to further their charitable work or continue to grow for future needs. Contributions to thesefundscomefromdonorsandfromtheorganizationsthemselves.

Organization Funds

Belleville Public Library FundBelleville United Presbyterian Church FundChurch People Concerned Foundation, Inc.High Banks Hall of Fame FundRepublic County Historical Society Fund

Current Funds

Organization Fund 2012-2013 Grantees$7,500 total grantsBelleville Public Library

foundation funds & Grants

Scholarship funds allow donors to provide educational opportunities for graduatesofcertainschools,forspecificfundsofstudy,orforstudyatparticular institutions. With guidance from Foundation staff, donors can outline eligibility and selection requirements.

Scholarship Funds

Amos & Joyce Blecha Scholarship FundBruce Bowersox Memorial Scholarship FundScott Family Scholarship Fund

Current Funds

Scholarship Fund 2012-2013 Grantees$7,250 total grants (Scholarships paid July 1, 2012-June 30, 2013)Lacie Shoemaker Fort Hays State UniversityTran Pham Hutchinson Community CollegeCody Zenger Hutchinson Community CollegeSaren Hobelmann Kansas State UniversityCallieBrzon KansasStateUniversityWadeGutierrez KansasStateUniversity

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Adonoradvisedfundgivesdonorsallthebenefitsofaprivatefoundationwithout the hassle and with better tax advantages. Once the fund is established, donors suggest grants to support their favorite charities. The Foundation handles investments, administration and correspondence.

Donor Advised Funds

Clifford & Betty Makalous Donor Advised FundRoger Simms Family Foundation Donor Advised Fund

Current Funds

Donor Advised Fund 2012-2013 Grantees$655 total grantsFirst United Methodist Church

For donors who know exactly what or whom they want to support, designated funds are the answer. Donors establish an endowed fund for their favorite charity or charities. The Foundation administers annual grants from the fund, in the donor’s name, forever. In the event a designated charity no longer exists, the Foundation ensures that annual gifts are redirected to an appropriate charitable need, keeping in mind the donor’s original intent.

Designated Funds

Kansas Emergency Management Association, Inc. Scholarship FundKansas Health Foundation Operating Fund for Republic County

Current Funds

Designated Fund 2012-2013 Grantees$1,497 total grantsRepublic County Administrative Fund

Fieldofinterestfundsallowdonorstodesignateaspecificissueorgeographicareaforgrantmaking,butnotspecificorganizations.Grantsaremadethrough an application process and administered by the Foundation. Sometimesanadvisorygroupwithexpertiseinthefieldofinterestisutilizedinthegrantreviewprocess.

Field of Interest Funds

Republic County Health FundKansas Health Foundation Fund for Republic CountyNorth Central Kansas Health Care Foundation–Health Field of Interest Fund

Current Funds

Field of Interest Fund 2012-2013 Grantees$2,819 total grantsBelleville Public LibraryCity of BellevilleRepublic County Hospital

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foundation funds & Grants

Pass Through funds are created by donors who desire the Foundation to administer their charitable grants, but who do not wish to maintain a permanent, endowed fund.

Pass Through Funds

Republic County ROZ FundCurrent Funds

Our administrative fund is the engine that keeps the foundation going and is used for operating costs as well as to provide the community with educational opportunitiessuchasnonprofitworkshops,professionaladvisorworkshopsand estate planning seminars. Supporting this fund enables us to continue our mission to improve Republic County.

Other Funds

Republic County Administrative FundCurrent Funds

Built in 1884, the Cuba Blacksmith Shop is home to the dying art of blacksmithing. Now listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places, it is open for live demonstrations for tourist and community events.

One of the many services of the blacksmith shop included repairing and maintaining general farm machinery. Through a $750 grant from the Republic County Community Action Fund and other community volunteers, the Cuba Booster Club was able to install a new sidewalk and concrete slabs to display antique machinery. The display was completed in time for the July 20th Harvest Festival. -photo on page 9

Republic County Community Action FundHelps Blacksmith Landmark

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By 2020, $137.9 million will transfer from one generation to the next in Republic County

If 5% or $6.9 million could be preserved in community foundation endowments, it would create close to $345,000 in annual grants to Republic County.

By 2064, $696.7 million will transfer from one generation to the next in Republic County.

transfer of WeaLthin repuBLiC County

The Kansas Association of Community Foundations' Transfer of Wealth research indicates:

Many people allocate their entire estate to their children, but as more people leave the communities where they were raised, much of this inherited wealth will leave Kansas. It’s increasingly important for Kansans to reinvest resources back into the places where they earned their living and enjoyed a good life.

If we Keep 5 in Kansasbycapturingjust5%ofthiswealthtransfer, up to $4 billion could go back into our towns by 2020. For each county, that’s millions of dollars that could be invested to provide sustainable funding for the causes that truly make a difference. Just imagine the possibilities for your community!

Keep 5 in Kansas

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Individuals & FamiliesWard & Ilene AurandBrad & Jill BoyerTony & Kim BombardierCollins Family: Jack, Sue, Jack Jr., Steven , Stephanie & Percy Jr.Dorothy M. FisherKen & Sue FischerMaurice, Mark & Mike GieberFamily & Robert Morris FamilyFred & Lorine GleueTim & Julie GottschalkBeverly HydeKenneth & Jacalyn MoravekBill & Chris NavisJohn & Dorothy RhineSid&PamScofieldSteve&JeweldaScofieldBrent & Rachelle ScottRobert, Georgene & Steven Surber FamilyDr. Andy & Vickie Walker

our foundinG donorsTHERE’S NO PLACE...

Business EntitiesArbuthnot’s, Inc.Astra BankCitizensNationalBankCrossroads Pharmacy, Inc.Gottschalk & Company, CPA’s, LLCJensik InsuranceNesika Energy, LLCNew Century BankPeople’s Exchange BankRepublic Co. Historical SocietyRural Gas, Inc.Strategic Asset Management, LLCSwedish American State BankTibbetts Bros., Inc.

The Founding Donors built the base on which the Foundation’s successstands on today. We are forever grateful for the support of thesegenerous donors who heard the story and believed in the vision of theRepublic County Community Foundation. Because of them, we aretruly building a better community.

Through a $750 grant from the Republic County Community Action Fund

and other community volunteers, the Cuba

Booster Club was able to install a new sidewalk and

concrete slabs to display antique machinery at the

Cuba Blacksmith Shop.

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Individuals & FamiliesAlan & Lanie EngleTim & Julie GottschalkDavid & Janet HeykaJim & Lori McDonald

rCCf sustainers CaMpaiGn...LIKE HOME

BusinessEntities/OrganizationsGottschalk & Company CPA’s, LLC

Like our Founders, the support of our Sustainers is an important part of the Foundation’s ability to continue serving and building our communities. Contributions made by our Sustainers will enable the Republic County Community Foundation to advance its mission today and in the future. Sustainer gifts will also help earn matching dollars from the Kansas Health Foundation’s GROW II challenge.

Current Sustainers

All Sustainers pledge a total contribution of $10,000 (a minimum $2,000 annual installments over five years), to be paid to the following funds:

$5,000 to the Republic County Community Action Fund (unrestricted fund) $2,000 to the Republic County Administrative Fund $1,000 to the NCK Health Care Foundation Fund or the Republic County Public Health Fund (both are public health field of interest funds) $2,000 to a fund of choice

If you are interested in becoming a Sustainer, please contact us at 785-527-5631, or download a pledge card on our website: www.republiccountycf.org/Pages/About

hoW Can you BeCoMe a sustainer?

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A GROWing Opportunity!The Republic County Community Foundation has been accepted to receive a matching grant from the second chapter of the Kansas HealthFoundation’sGivingResourcestoourWorld(GROW)Healthy Kansas Initiative. GROW II is a $300,000 matching grant over the course of six years in which new gifts for endowment are matched using a two-tiered ratio. Some gifts are matched at the rate of 1-to-2, or $1 match for every $2 of new gifts, and some gifts are matched at the rate of 1-to-4, or $1 match for every $4 of new gifts.

What are the matching rates?

Any endowed gift to the Republic County Community Action Fund, North Central Kansas Health Care Foundation and Republic County AdministrativeFundwillhelpearna50%match.Allotherendowedgifts,withtheexceptionofscholarshipfunds,willearna25%match.

Where do the matching dollars go?

All matching money will be divided into two endowed funds created by the Kansas Health Foundation— the Kansas Health Foundation Fund for Republic County, a public health fund, and the Kansas Health Foundation Operating Fund for Republic County, an administrative fund.

What kind of impact will this make in our community?

Once the challenge is completed, over $1 million in new endowed moneywillbeinvestedinRepublicCountytobenefittheneedsof current and future generations of Republic County. For a population of roughly 4,900 that is quite an impact!

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The Republic County Community Foundation is in its fourth year of a $300,000 matching grant challenge through the Kansas Health Foundation’sGivingResourcestoourWorld(GROWII)HealthyKansasInitiative. Newly endowed gifts to qualifying funds at RCCF through the endof2015willhelpearneithera50%ora25%matchfromtheKansasHealth Foundation. Matching dollars earned by RCCF will go towards a publichealthfundtobenefitRepublicCountyaswellasanadministrativefund to support the Foundation’s efforts.

AdonationofanysizewillearnamatchfromtheKansasHealthFoundation.Nogiftistoosmall.Giftsof$25,$10,oreven$1canbemadetoanyofthefunds below and help Republic County GROW!

I would like to be part of this GROWing opportunity with a $______________donation to the following fund(s): Toearna50%match...___RepublicCountyCommunityActionFund(unrestrictedcommunitygrantfund)___ Republic County Administrative Fund ___NorthCentralKansasHealthCareFoundation(publichealthfund)

Toearna25%match...___ Belleville Public Library___ Belleville United Presbyterian Church___ Church People Concerned Foundation, Inc.___ Republic County Health Fund___ High Banks Hall of Fame___ Republic County Historical Society

___ Other Fund at CFCC (fill in the blank) _____________________________ (This fund does not qualify for a match from KHF)

_____________________________ I wish to remain anonymous.(Name)

_____________________________________________________________(Address) (City, State, Zip)

_____________________________________________________________(Phone) (Email)

Please contact me about: Using the Foundation to administer charity in my will or trust Establishing a fund Personal estate planning

Please make checks payable to RCCF and mail to: P.O. Box 541, Belleville, KS 66935

How can you participate?

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foundation finanCeinvestMent info The Foundation believes the best long-term performance will be achieved through a balanced portfolio consistingof75%equitiesand25%fixedincome and cash.

Asanaffiliateof the Greater Salina Community Foundation(GSCF),thefunds at the Republic County Community Foundation are pooled together with all the funds held by GSCF andtheiraffiliates.The funds are invested with Vanguard and governed by a local Finance Committee at GSCF.

Weareconfidentin our performance and rate well when compared to other investment pools. Our5yearannualizedreturnis6.18%.

GSCF Investment Portfolio

2nd Quarter 2013 + 0.18%

Trailing 1 Year + 14.63%

Trailing 3 Years + 45.10% Absolute+ 13.21% Annualized

Trailing 5 Years + 34.94% Absolute+ 6.18% Annualized

Inception to Date + 93.93% Absolute(13.5 years) + 5.03% Annualized

$143,259

$349,120

$646,224

$878,835

$934,103

$1,274,628

$- $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,500,000

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2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

RCCF Total Assets

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30 20

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27

RCCF Assets by Type Donor Advised-4%

Administrative-3%

Designated-6%

Field of Interest-10%

Organization-30%

Scholarship-20%

Pass Through- >1%

Unrestricted-27%

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ASSETSWells Fargo CMM $16,585Pooled Investment– Vanguard $1,063,440Segregated Investment Accounts $194,603Total Assets $1,274,628

LIABILITIESTotal Liabilities $0

FUND BALANCESFund Balance—Principal $1,065,012Fund Balance—Income $197,494Fund Balance—Spendable $12,122Total Fund Balances $1,274,628

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES $1,274,628

stateMent of finanCiaL position (JuNe 30, 2013)

stateMent of aCtivities (Year eNded JuNe 30, 2013)

REVENUESGifts & Bequests—Principal $230,864Gifts & Bequests—Income $13,100Dividend Income $19,545Realized Gain on Investments $5,435Unrealized Gain on Investments $109,290Total Revenues $378,234

TRANSFERSInterfund Gifts ($1,497)Interfund Grants $1,497Total Transfers ($0)

EXPENSES Grants Authorized $23,616Foundation Administrative Contribution $8,443Operating Expenses $4,649Total Expenses $36,708

NET ACTIVITY $341,526

P.O.Box541Belleville,KS66935(785)527-5631

Email: republiccounty@gscf.orgwww.republiccountycf.org