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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Manistee County Fair Board Fund
Supports Manistee County Fair and maintenance of fair grounds |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Manistee County Library Fund
Supports ongoing growth and development of library services |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Manistee County Preschool Scholarship Fund
Provides grants in support of preschool scholarships according to the guidelines of Manistee County Preschool Scholarship Program |
Community Service | Manistee | |
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Manistee County Quality of Life Fund
Supports county-wide grant making in areas of greatest need |
Unrestricted | Manistee | |
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Manistee County Veterans Endowment Fund
Supports unmet needs of veterans and their families |
Committee Advised | Manistee | |
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Manistee County Veterans Transportation Network Fund
Transports veterans to and from VA medical facilities |
Designated | Manistee | |
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Manistee County Community Foundation Vitality Fund
Supports and sustains the Manistee County Community Foundation |
Designated | Manistee | |
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Manistee Homelessness Prevention Fund
Aids in the fight against homelessness in Manistee County |
Field of Interest | Manistee | |
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Manistee Non-Motorized Trail Park
To build recreational trails on the property owned by the City of Manistee off M-55 |
Campaign Services | Manistee | |
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Manistee Veterans Memorial Park Fund
Supports renovations to and monuments for the Veterans Memorial Park in the City of Manistee |
Designated | Manistee | |
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Manistee County Youth Advisory Council Fund
Supports youth development and leadership in all areas of life |
Committee Advised | Manistee | |
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Manistee Rotary Educational Fund
Support education throughout Manistee County |
Committee Advised | Manistee | |
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McCarthy Family Community Fund
Donor advised |
Donor Advised | Manistee | |
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Minger Family Endowment Fund
To enhance and expand area recreational opportunities |
Field of Interest | Manistee | |
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Minger Family Endowment Scholarship Fund
To support the pursuit of postsecondary education through scholarships to Manistee County students |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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Margaret & Cameron Murdoch Endowment Fund
Supports and sustains the Manistee County Community Foundation |
Designated | Manistee | |
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Nelson First Congregational United Church of Christ Fund
Supports maintenance of this historic church |
Designated | Manistee | |
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Nelson Guardian Angels Catholic Church Fund
Supports maintenance of this historic church |
Designated | Manistee | |
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Nelson Humane Society Fund
Supports the work of the Manistee County Humane Society |
Designated | Manistee | |
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Barbara O'Rorke Memorial Fund
Supports Onekama Consolidated Schools math programs |
Designated | Manistee | |
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Ogilvie Memorial Scholarship Fund
Provides scholarships to Manistee High School students in memory of Doris Ogilvie |
Scholarship | Manistee | |
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Old Kirke Museum Fund
Provides a permanent source of support for the Old Kirke Musuem, which is operated by Our Savior's Historical Society |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Onekama Consolidated Schools Fund (formerly known as Onekama Schools Educational Foundation Fund)
Provides support for Onekama Consolidated Schools |
Organization Endowment | Manistee | |
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Geoffrey Roland Paine Family Charitable Fund
Donors recommend grant recipients |
Donor Advised | Manistee | |
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George William 'Bill' Paine Memorial Fund
Supports and sustains the Paine Aquatic Center |
Designated | Manistee | |