Funds
There is no limit to what we can do together. Contributions to the Manistee County Community Foundation are investments in Manistee County's future. The Manistee County Community Foundation is the only entity serving Manistee County that impacts all aspects of life: youth, education, human services, the arts, environment, community development and more. Our focus on endowment means that your gift helps enhance our community today and makes a lasting impact for years to come.
Contribute to one of our charitable funds listed below, or contact us to learn how to leave a gift for the future or create a new named fund.
| Fund | Type | County | |
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American Red Cross, West Shore Chapter Manistee County Fund
Supports work of the American Red Cross in Manistee County for disaster relief and emergency response |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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The Arc of Manistee County Fund
Promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Arcadia Area Historical Museum
Helps preserve and maintain museum artifacts |
Committee Advised | Manistee | |
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Armory Youth Project (formerly 12th Street Youth Project) Fund
Supports the construction and opening of a new youth center at the former Armory in Manistee. |
Campaign Services | Manistee | |
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Bear Lake Village Blight Elimination Fund
Supports the Village of Bear Lake with developing and implementing a blight elimination strategy for the Village that will benefit the general community |
Campaign Services | Manistee | |
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Bear Lake Watershed Alliance
Supports the mission of the Bear Lake Watershed Alliance to protect and enhance the Bear Lake Watershed |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Betsie Valley District Library Endowment
Provides support for library programs and services |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Bill Seng Memorial
Donor advised to benefit youth in memory of a Foundation founder and county leader |
Donor Advised | Manistee | |
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Blossom Boulevard
Supports Blossom Boulevard |
Campaign Services | Manistee | |
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John D. & Michele M. Bueker Music Fund
Donor advised with a preference for supporting children's study and practice of music |
Donor Advised | Manistee | |
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Robert J. Carlon Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships for Bear Lake Public Schools students in memory of a school leader |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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CASMAN Academy Scholarship Fund
Supports scholarships for CASMAN Academy students |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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CHOICES of Manistee County Fund
Supports their work to provide shelter and services for abused women and children |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Community Response Fund
To support those most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
Field of Interest | Manistee | |
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Corey Van Fleet Perpetual Swimming Fund
Supports programming, equipment, marketing, user assistance programs, personal development and nonroutine maintenance at the Paine Aquatic Center |
Donor Advised | Manistee | |
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Culbert Family Scholarship Fund
Provides support for graduates of Manistee High School to continue their education and encourages their study of education and supporting fields |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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Dickson School Cultural Center Fund
Will support community cultural center programming once open |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Disabled American Veterans Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships for veterans or descendants of veterans |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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Donovan and Norma Anderson Fund
Supports education (with a preference for music education), the environment, and animal welfare in Manistee County. |
Field of Interest | Manistee | |
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Doug Schlaff Youth Fund
Donor advised in memory of Doug Schlaff and in support of area youth |
Donor Advised | Manistee | |
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Cynthia Eble Memorial Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships to area students to pursue a certificate or degree in dental assisting. |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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ECHO His Love Fund (formerly LOVE INC of Manistee County)
Supports their capacity to meet basic human needs and foster growth and stability of families in Manistee County |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Eva Seng Memorial Good Works Scholarship
Provides scholarships for students involved in community service |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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Dr. Robert E. Fitch and Beverly J. Fitch Memorial Scholarship Fund
Promotes athletic and academic achievement through scholarships for Onekama High School students |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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Glass Sticks and Bricks Fund
Supports the restoration and maintenance of the historic First Congregational United Church of Christ in Manistee |
Donor Advised | Manistee | |