Art and Community are essential elements of
The Volland Foundation.
At the Volland Foundation, we believe that supporting the arts, humanities, and science is more important than ever. Friends of Volland invest in a Place for Art and Community by supporting the cultural and educational programming of the Volland Foundation and supporting artists through the Volland Residency Program.
If you would like to be part of what’s happening at Volland – and one of our ever-growing community who enjoys art, music, and lively entertainment that lifts your spirit and nourishes your soul, please consider making a gift to keep things happening in the best way at Volland!
Make checks payable to Volland Foundation and mail to:
The Volland Foundation
PO Box 144
Alma, KS 66401
Please indicate Donation on the memo line of your check.
-or-
The Volland Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, owns and operates The Volland Store and various other sites in the historic town of Volland, Kansas. The foundation seeks to create a place for gathering and exchanging ideas and to present events that nourish the human spirit and provide enjoyment. The Volland Foundation offers a residency program that provides time and space for artists, scientists, writers, poets, musicians, designers, and historians to experience the tallgrass prairie and engage in the culture of our rural community.
From a Store to a Foundation
Otto Kratzer was an original Storekeeper of Kratzer Bros. Mercantile from 1913 to 1971. Through his infectious personality and delight in introducing new ideas to his neighbors, he made the Store the cultural and social center of the surrounding community. The Store closed upon his death and sat vacant for more than forty years.
After a major renovation, the Volland Store reopened in 2015 and became an inviting and comfortable place to gather, experience new ideas, greet old friends and make new ones. Art exhibitions, music concerts, horse shows, poetry readings, vintage motorcycle exhibits, book signings, and talks by scientists and authors brought a lively and entertaining scene to the little town of Volland.
In 2021 The Volland Store was donated by its owners to The Volland Foundation. The Volland Store continues to serve as the anchor of the foundation’s activities in Volland. In 2022 The “Ruin” of Otto Kratzer’s house was refurbished into an outdoor performance venue for music and theatre. In 2023 an official Residency Program was initiated. Today, a “trail” through Volland grounds invites you to walk through the history of Volland, the nearby woods, and discover sculptures along the way. Open every day, dawn to dusk.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY OF VOLLAND SUPPORTERS!
Make checks payable to Volland Foundation and mail to:
The Volland Foundation
PO Box 144
Alma, KS 66401
Please indicate Donation on the memo line of your check.
-or-
Donations to The Volland Foundation are tax-deductible. Consult your tax advisor to determine the best way to report your contribution.
Volland Foundation is sponsored in part by the State of Kansas, through the
Kansas Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts
&
The Alma Area Foundation
2026 Alma Area Foundation Match Day Donors
Volland extends its gratitude to the Alma Area Foundation for organizing Match Day, and the Patterson Family Foundation for providing matching funds. Match Day support underwrites a tuckpointing project at the Volland Gallery.
Thank you to
Anonymous Ann Anderson Brian Ball & Joy Swallow Graham Barnes & Linda Carter Brian & Patty Bohnsack Suellen Cantrell Nicholas Clark Victoria & David Console Tony Crawford Nancy Davis
Shelly Doucet & Ed Vogt Karen & Kent Durso Marsha Ericson Lyle & Monna Fisher Jeff & Jennifer Frank Sarah Frederick Jennifer Gehrt Alex & Amanda Gnadt Brigid & Jamie Hall Don & Rosa Hendricks Kathy Hogue
Ed & Marta Howe Sam & Chuck Kidd Martha & Byron Long Mark & Deni McHenry Kate McIntyre
Marsha & Richard Miller Jon O’Neal Steve Piel & Linda Tredway Mary Pinard Patty & Jerry Reece
Wendi Rogers Susan & Martin Rose Joanna Stratton Roze Ben Ruder Paul & Jenny Schutter
Susanne Siepl-Coates & Gary Coates Marci Spaw Michael Stubbs Blake & Jennifer Thomas
Diana & Chris Trudo Keen & Eileen Umbehr Janiece Vohland
Bryan & Jennifer Wampler Frank & Helen Wewers Greg & Dina Wingfield Randy Zelenka
2026 Friends of Volland
*FishWizWeekend Sponsors
**Kansas Abridged Sponsors
Every contribution is important to us. Thank you!
As a Friend of Volland, you receive recognition on the website and in The Volland Foundation’s gallery. Your donation helps provide experiences that nourish the human spirit and provide enjoyment, provide a place for gathering and building community, support artist residencies, and enhance economic development in surrounding rural communities. Your support ensures that the Volland Foundation will enrich community from near and far..
Thank you for helping to ensure that the foundation’s mission
endures into the future
($5000+)
Anonymous Anonymous
($2000+)
Virginia Fisher
Brigid & Jamie Hall Margo Kren Richard Porter
Patty & Jerry Reece The Stueck Family Foundation
($1000+)
Alma Area Foundation Anonymous Greg & Karen Barron Joy Swallow & Brian Ball
Lynn Ewanow & Lorn Clement Shirley & Barnett Helzberg, Jr.
Tom & Dee Jones
Kevin & Kristi Martinez *Mount Mitchell Heritage Prairie Park
Cara & Henry Newell Sara & David O’Connell *Michael Riley
Susanne Siepl-Coates & Gary Coates
Betsey & Rick Solberg Blake Thomas Brian & Michele Weith (In honor of Julie & Ward Holmquist)
*Greg and Dina Wingfield Valerie Wright
($500-$999)
Nancy Bean Brad Bradley
Patrick & Harriet Brazil Peter & Lynne Brown
Crooked Bar N Ranch Kevin & Pat Doyle Pam & Gary Gradinger Morgan & Tyler Holloman
Steve & Beverly Johnston Bill & Peggy Lyons Ryan & Sarah McQueary
Kathy Menzie Mike & Dee Michaelis
Paul Post & Kay Kelly Ryan & Heather Powell
Gregory Kennedy & Marguerite Quirey Kathy & Dan Swenson
($250- $499)
Anonymous **Phyllis Anderson David & Cathi Brain Cindy Carnahan Anthony & Carole Bee Chelz
Nicholas Clark (In memory of Keith Schultz and Julie Schultz)
David Dettmer Sarah Frederick Amanda & Alex Gnadt
Laurie Hamilton Hib & Chris Kline Allison & Mike McLain Jim & Barbara Meinhardt
Heidi and Nelson Nast/KC Studio Magazine Chip & Anita Osborn
John Pollack & Lynne Farrington (In memory of Mary Helm Pollack)
Barbara & Larry Schulte, Jr. Kathleen Seacat Don & Edie Snethen Ray & Michelle Troll
Jennifer Wampler Frank & Helen Wewers
($100 – $249)
Robert Cantin Graham Barnes & Linda Carter Joann & Michael Chaffee Tony Crawford
Flint Hills Books David & Gail Fuerst Barbara Gatewood
John & Ellen Goheen
Patty & Harvey Grossman Jerry Haahr
Gwendolyn Hendricks
Bruce & Lucinda Hogle **Kathy Hogue Peggy Hughes Julia Jilek Joan Jones
Pat & Ned Kehde **Thomas & Liz King Karl & Amy Langvardt Suzie Aron & Joe Levin
Byron & Martha Long Rick & Lydia Marien
Ed & Linda McConwell Jill Marietta Mignacca **Lee & Cara Mueller Wendy Powell
Martin & Susan Rose Jay Schlegel Penelope Senften
Mary Louise & Eric Stahl Kelly Taylor & Joe Tomelleri **Keen & Eileen Umbehr
Lawrence & Janiece Vohland Stacey Whitfield Jerry & Elizabeth Wigglesworth Stacey Winfield
Ann Wylie Lynn Wylie Randy Zelenka
($50-$99)
Ann Anderson Tim & Pat Ault-Duell Cary Esser & Mo Dickens Susan & Ed Dillinger
Susan & William Ford Daniel & Donna Frese Jennifer Gehrt
Cela Hennessy Carolyn & Jim Hodgson Lawyers Title of Kansas
Dr. Verne Claussen Jr./Mill Creek Lodge at Volland Point
Richard & Marsha Miller Alicia Stott Amber Tannenbaum Brenda Willard
($5-$49)
LaDeen & Rodney Allen Robert Meseke, Sr.
In-Kind Donors
Brandt House Stockgrowers State Bank Wabaunsee County Historical Society Museum
Volunteer at Volland
The Volland Foundation welcomes volunteers! Your talent and good cheer are an important contribution in making the Volland Store a fun place to be, and we truly appreciate your enthusiasm.
If you would like to join our family of volunteers, please visit Volunteer Sign Up.
We appreciate our Volunteers!
Ann Vigola Anderson Bridget Bryan Carole & Tony Chelz Christy Crenshaw
Susanne Siepl-Coates & Gary Coates Lorn Clement & Lynn Ewanow
Jennifer Gehrt Rob Meseke Rhonda Nehring Laura Parish Tom Parish
Susan & Marty Rose Kathy & Bruce Schultz Marci Spaw Blake Thomas
Make checks payable to Volland Foundation and mail to:
The Volland Foundation
PO Box 144
Alma, KS 66401
Please indicate Donation on the memo line of your check.
-or-
The Volland Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Consult your tax advisor to determine the best way to report your contribution.
photo by Lily Brooks
Your contribution is greatly appreciated!
