Chamber Foundation

The Overland Park Chamber Foundation is an invaluable partner of the Chamber. The mission of the 501(c)3 Foundation is to educate, inform and inspire members of the business community, as well as the citizens of Johnson County, to spur economic growth, confront challenges and create a vital, growing and livable community.

Leadership Overland Park

By supporting Leadership Overland Park, the Foundation is helping to ensure that future leadership of Overland Park is prepared, strategic, focused and united.

Ways to Get Involved

The Leadership Overland Park Educate & Elevate Scholarship is designed to help in-need residents of Johnson County, Kansas gain a professional or technical career. It was created by the LOP Class of 2020.

The award for 2025 will be $1,000. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on May 23, 2025. The winner of the scholarship will be recognized at the graduation ceremony for the 2025 Leadership Overland Park class on June 5, 2025. For details on criteria and applying, click here.

National Civics Bee®

By supporting the National Civics Bee®, the Foundation is helping to encourage young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.

Ways to Get Involved

The National Civics Bee® is a nonpartisan civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Participating 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will showcase their civics knowledge for a chance to win recognition and cash prizes.

There are many ways to support the bee: