By McPherson County Community Foundation
McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) announced that its President and CEO, Becky Goss, will retire at the end of 2025. Goss, who has been with the Foundation since its inception in January 2001, has served as its original leader, guiding it from its early days with zero assets and a vision for McPherson County’s future.
Under Goss’s leadership, the Foundation has experienced remarkable growth. Initially founded with the opportunity for a $300,000 matching grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, the MCCF now manages over $53.5 million in assets. To date, the Foundation has awarded more than $32 million in grants and oversees 375 funds, serving as a vital tool for donors seeking to achieve their charitable goals.
Accomplishments and Milestones
- Goss’s tenure has been defined by her dedication to addressing the needs of the McPherson County community and fostering philanthropy. Among her proudest achievements are:
- Working with a local donor to establish the Shoes and Coats for Kids fund, which provides winter shoes and coats for children.
- Playing a pivotal role in creating the Steps to Eliminate Poverty in McPherson County initiative.
- Introducing the Philanthropist of the Year award to honor individuals making significant contributions to the community.
- Securing over $3 million through match day events, enabling organizations to build permanent funds for their missions.
- Advancing efforts to address mental health concerns, including suicide awareness and prevention programs.
- Securing a transformative $7.4 million estate gift to benefit the Lindsborg community.
“This journey has never been just about setting goals or growing funds, but I’m incredibly proud of the phenomenal growth we’ve achieved together,” Goss said.
Goss also led the Foundation in launching the Mastermind of McPherson County initiative, a three-year program designed to identify and address the county’s most pressing needs. This collaborative effort involves stakeholders from schools, libraries, senior centers, and other community sectors, aligning priorities with grants to create lasting financial and societal impact.
Statewide Leadership
In addition to her work in McPherson County, Goss served as the first chair of the Kansas Association of Community Foundations. In this role, she helped build a network of community foundations across Kansas, providing resources, programs, and services to strengthen their collective impact. Goss is now in her second term as a KACF board member and will continue in that role through 2026.
Recognition and Legacy
Goss’s contributions have not gone unnoticed. In 2022, she was honored with the Chamber ofCommerce’s President’s Award for outstanding service and dedication to the community.
Becky and her husband, Todd, have lived and worked in McPherson County for more than 30 years. Together, they have raised two children, Ty, 26, and Kade, 23, who have witnessed their mother’s unwavering commitment to making a difference.
Looking Ahead
As Goss prepares to step down at the end of 2025, her legacy will endure. The McPherson County Community Foundation stands as a testament to her vision, leadership, and passion for empowering the community. Plans to honor her contributions and select her successor will be announced in the coming months.
“To every donor, grant recipient, board member, committee member, volunteer, and staff, thank you for believing in our mission, for listening to our dreams, for sharing your own, and for believing in me,” Goss said. “Your stories, time, and resources have been the heart of this work, and they’ll remain some of my most cherished memories.”
Video Announcement from Becky Goss on Retirement – YouTube
