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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Gleason Memorial Scholarship Fund
For graduating seniors of any public or parochial school in Manistee pursuing a degree or certification at any accredited college, university or vocational/technical school |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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Corrine M. Hahn Humane Society Fund
To support the long-range plans and/or expansion of the Manistee County Humane Society Shelter |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Manistee Fund
Supports healthy lifestyles for youth and seniors in Manistee County |
Field of Interest | Manistee | |
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Karl & Irene Herrmann Family Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships for Manistee County students |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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Howard L. and Patricia A. Hughes Memorial Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships for graduating seniors of Onekama Consolidated Schools. |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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Iron Fish Arctic Grayling Research Fund
Supports the research goals of the Michigan Arctic Grayling Initiative to restore Arctic grayling to Michigan. |
Field of Interest | Manistee | |
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Kaleva Community and Finnish Heritage Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships for students of Kaleva Norman Dickson schools who are active in their community |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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Kenneth E. Urban Memorial Fund
Supports charitable purposes in Manistee County in honor of Ken's life and career in higher education. |
Designated | Manistee | |
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Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary Fund
Supports site maintenance and programming at the Michigan Audubon Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Launch Manistee Fund
Provides immediate support for the continued operation of the Launch Manistee cradle-to-career educational network which is vital to the success of Manistee County students and the community |
Community Service | Manistee | |
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Launch Manistee Endowment Fund
Provides a permanent source of support for sustaining the Launch Manistee network |
Designated | Manistee | |
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The Limitless Fund
Enables the Foundation to strategically support diverse needs and emerging opportunities across Manistee County - today and in the future |
Unrestricted | Manistee | |
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Little Manistee Watershed Conservation Council Fund
Supports the charitable or educational purposes of the LMWCC |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Little Manistee River Watershed Plan Implementation Fund
Supports the implementation including the updating of the Little Manistee River Watershed Plan |
Donor Advised | Manistee | |
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Little Mary's Hospitality House Fund
Sustains their efforts to to serve families with children who are battling life threatening or terminal illnesses |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Ludington Beverage STRIVE Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships to West Shore Community College and support for Manistee Rotary STRIVE Program |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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Manistee Area Public Schools Fund
Supports curriculum and technology enhancements in Manistee Area Public Schools |
Committee Advised | Manistee | |
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Manistee Area Racial Justice and Diversity Initiative Fund
To support Manistee County becoming a racially just, diverse, and inclusive community |
Campaign Services | Manistee | |
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Manistee Art Institute Fund
To further the development of the Manistee Art Institute and its day to day operations |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Manistee Catholic Central Schools Fund
Supports long term educational programs at Manistee Catholic Central Schools |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Manistee Chippewa 350 Club Athletic Boosters Fund
Supports Doc Cederholm Memorial Scholarship and Manistee High School Athletics |
Committee Advised | Manistee | |
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Manistee Commitment Scholarship Program Fund
Supports the Manistee Commitment Scholarship Program of Launch Manistee |
Designated | Manistee | |
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Manistee County Community Foundation Fund
Supports and sustains the operations of the Manistee County Community Foundation |
Unrestricted | Manistee | |
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Manistee County Council on Aging Fund
Furthers the mission and programs of the Manistee County Council on Aging |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Manistee County Evironmental Fund
Supports education, protection, and management of our natural resources |
Field of Interest | Manistee | |