Mission The Douglas County Community Foundation Foundation connects the diverse citizens and communities of Douglas County, Kansas through charitable action. Our mission is to enrich the quality of life in the communities of Douglas County by:      Building philanthropic resources and relationships      Providing attractive options for donors to make philanthropic contributions      Being a catalyst for the betterment of the lives of the citizens of Douglas County

Board of Directors 
Michael Davis, Chairman, University of Kansas Professor of Law; Of Counsel, Stinson        Morrison Hecker
Francois Henriquez, Vice Chairman, Sr. Vice President and General Counsel, US Central Credit Union
Barbara Carswell, First Vice President, Capitol Federal Savings
Marilyn Dobski, McDonalds Owner/Operator
Bob Georgeson, Retired Banker
Monte Johnson, President, KAJO, Inc.
Dan Lambert, Retired President, Baker University
Mike McGrew, Chairman and CEO, McGrew Real Estate
Vickie Otten, Administrator, James F. Otten, D.D.S.
Roger Pine, Pine Family Farms; Member of the Kansas Senate
Dolph Simons, Jr., Chairman, The World Company and Editor, Lawrence Journal World


Ross Beach, Director Emeritus, Chairman of the Board, Douglas County Bank; President, Kansas Natural Gas, Inc.

Hortense Oldfather, Founding Director
Born 1919-Died 2007

Webster Golden, Foundation Secretary, Stevens and Brand, LLP

Chip Blaser, Executive Director

Public Availability of Financial Information
The most recent versions of the following are available upon request in the foundation office:

     IRS Form 990 and Form 990-T (if filed)

     A complete Independent Auditors' Report

     Names of investment managers, fees charged, and body of individuals responsible for
     investment oversight