Board of Directors

The Solomon Valley Community Foundation is operated by a volunteer board made up of local members. Their collective dedication, knowledge, and passion for the Mitchell County area are an important part of our service to the communities we serve.

Curt Frasier, Chairperson
Barb Wise, Vice-Chairperson
Darcel McPeak, Secretary
Jim Gates, Board Member
Kelli Hake, Board Member
Heather Hartman, Board Member
Debra Houghton, Board Member
Margaret Moore, Board Member
Annie Nicholson, Board Member
Phyllis Oetting, Board Member
Mark Palen, Board Member
Dorothy Wilson, Board Member
Jeff Zimmer, Board Member
Colleen Eberle, Executive Director

Recent News

Solomon Valley Community Foundation awards spring grants

March 17th, 2021

Solomon Valley Community Foundation awards spring grants BELOIT, Kan.— During its spring grant cycle, the Solomon Valley Community Foundation awarded over $50,000 in grants to 19 projects throughout Mitchell County. The following organizations received funding: City of Cawker City Fire Department, to cover the cost of protective equipment for volunteer fire department. American Legion Post #57, to purchase 12 American flags and flag poles for Memorial Day display at Elmwood Cemetery and St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. Mitchell County Regional Medical Foundation, to help create an outdoor space for the Perdue Hospitality Home Outdoor Guest Retreat Project. Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Cawker City, to[...]

Solomon Valley Community Foundation accepting grant applications

November 30th, 2020

Solomon Valley Community Foundation accepting grant applications BELOIT, Kan.— The Solomon Valley Community Foundation is now accepting applications for spring grants. Online applications are available December 1 and due February 1, 2021. Recently, the community foundation awarded The St. John the Baptist Catholic Church a grant to support the third-grade classroom. Because each student learns in different modalities, teacher Beth Eilert wanted to be sure to meet each student's needs for flexible seating, visual learning, and hands on activities. With the funding from the Solomon Valley Community Foundation, Eilert was able to purchase a new rug and STEM cabinet for the classroom. "The classroom carpet has had a huge impact on our[...]