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- Ashman Circle Construction Underway
- 76 Ashman Circle Construction Underway
The new Midland Area Community Foundation building renovation is underway. The Foundation purchased the Community Drug Store Building at 76 Ashman Circle in December of last year and just this last week, broke ground on the renovation of the new offi
- Access to Recreation
- Access to Recreation
In October 2006, the Midland Area Community Foundation was awarded a matching grant through an Access to Recreation initiative funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and coordinated by the Midwest Community Foundation Ventures that will provide for enhanced universal re
- Addressing the Nursing Shortage in MidMichigan
- Addressing the Nursing Shortage in Mid-Michigan
The regional collaborative, Partners Investing in Nursing’s Future (PIN) project is up and running. This project is a collaboration among the following organizations: Midland Area Community Foundation, Bay Area Community Foundation, Saginaw C
- Affiliates Geographic Funds
- Affiliates/Geographic Funds
Since our founding in 1973, the Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF) has grown in more ways than one. Since that time, our reach has expanded into Gladwin and Clare Counties, making for us a new "tri-county" service area. It is a blessing to be encouragin
- All Scholarship Listings
- This page lists all scholarships held at the Foundation.
Please note - not all scholarships will be offered in 2009.
- Annual Report
- Evergreen Annual Report Online
All documents are in PDF format. Please visit http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html if you do not have Adobe Reader.
Annual Report 2007
Mid-Year 2007
- Annual Scholarship Calendar
- Annual Scholarship Calendar
The schedule for the scholarship process is of interest not only to applicants but also to scholarship selection committee members and to donors who have generously created these opportunities.
Information Packets Available
Feb. 2, 2009 (tentati
- Apply for Scholarships
- Applying for Scholarships at the Midland Area Community Foundation
The Midland Area Community Foundation hosts a yearly scholarship season for a large majority of our scholarships. In 2009, available scholarships will be posted February 2. Scholarships will be due March 6, 2009. For additiona
- Audited Financials
- Audited Financials
Select the one of the links below to view the Midland Area Community Foundation's Statements of Financial Position and recent 990 forms.
Downloading these links requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. The Adobe Reader can be downloaded free. To download the Adobe Acrobat Reader no
- Awards
- Awards
- Bay City Road Interchange Plantings
- Bay City Road Interchange Plantings
It may be one of the shortest projects that the Entranceways Initiative Task Force (EITF) has completed thus far. Started September 15, 2003, and completed only five days later, the Bay City Road/US 10 Interchange project is just one of the many projects that
- Bequest By Will
- Bequest by Will
A legacy of giving.
Including a charitable bequest in your will is a simple way to make a lasting gift to your community. When you make this gift through your community foundation, we establish a special fund that benefits the community forever and becomes your personal legacy
- Bonnie McManus
- Bonnie McManusEvents/Volunteers Coordinator (part-time)
PH: 989-839-9661 Ext. 11E-mail: bmcmanus@midlandfoundation.org
Role within the Foundation
Bonnie is responsible for the Fou
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
DECEMBER 2008
Annual Courthouse Lighting / Santa House OpensDecember 2, 2009
Santa House Open Daily
Foundation Office closed for HolidayDec. 24 (closing at noon), Dec. 25-26
JANUARY 2009
Foundation Office closed for holidayJanuary 1.
- CCCF Grant Propsals
- CCCF - Grant Proposals
It is relatively easy to propose a grant request to the Clare County Community Foundation. All the information you need is linked below.
CCCF General Grant Information
CCCF Grant Proposal Deadlines
CCCF Grant Porposal Process
- CCCF Application Process
- CCCF Application Process
What happens to a grant proposal once it is submitted?
Once the full proposal is received, the program staff and volunteer grant researchers will conduct a comprehensive review of the project, possibly including a site visit. The Foundation reserves the right to rev
- CCCF Board
- CCCF Board
The Clare County Community Foundation is governed by a 15-member Board. The members of the Board are chosen for their broad community knowledge and representation. They receive no compensation for their service.
Board members are elected for three-year terms, and can serve for a
- CCCF Contributions
- Making a Contribution to the Clare County Community Foundation
Your community foundation provides a
simple, powerful and highly personal approach to giving. We offer a
variety of giving tools to help people achieve their charitable goals.
Each donor has a unique giving experience, tailore
- CCCF Designated and Organization Funds
- CCCF Designated and Organization Funds
Designated Funds are those in which the donor designates the specific use of grants from the fund (such as supporting a specific organization, or maintaining a specific facility).
Organization Funds are those in which the organization itself has estab
- CCCF Field of Interst Funds
- CCCF Field-of-interest Funds
Field-of-interest funds are funds in which the donor has designated a general field-of-interest (such as education, health, or women's issues) and the Community Foundation makes grant decisions within that field.
DONATE! When you find a fund to which you'd like
- CCCF Fund Descriptions
- CCCF Fund Descriptions
Unrestricted Endowment Fund
This is our all-purpose grants program, providing funding for a wide variety of projects. Any program that meets our basic eligibility requirements may be reviewed through this program.
Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Endowment Fund
- CCCF funds
- CCCF Funds
The links below will take you to descriptions of each of the Clare County Community Foundation's funds that are in the particular category type listed. In each category there may be both endowed funds and non-endowed funds, so if that is of importance to you, be mindful of those dist
- CCCF General Information
- CCCF General Information
The Clare County Community Foundation (CCCF) promotes and enables philanthropic giving to enrich and improve the lives of people in our county.
The Foundation is concerned about the community as a whole. We fund a wide variety of community programs, such as arts and
- CCCF Grant Proposal Deadlines
- CCCF Grant Proposal Deadlines
For all CCCF grant programs, with the exception noted, the grant proposal deadlines are as follows:
January 15April 15 (except for the Clare County Youth Fund)July 15 (except for the Clare County Youth Fund)October 15
The application and all necessary at
- CCCF Grant Proposal Requirements
- CCCF Grant Proposal Requirements
How to Submit a Grant Proposal
Contact our staff. Every applicant is required to contact our program officer before submitting a proposal. We will review your proposed project or program with you to make sure it is eligible for funding,
- CCCF Home
- Clare County Community Foundation
The Clare County Community Foundation (CCCF) is an affiliate of the Midland Area Community Foundation. It functions just like any other community foundation, but is using the Midland Area Community Foundation staff, 501(c)(3) status, and back office serv
- CCCF Pinecone Funds
- CCCF Pinecone Funds
The Clare County Community Foundation has provided an opportunity for donors to "grow" a fund. Those who wish to establish an endowment fund may arrive at the $5,000 minimum over a five-year period of time.
Donors simply sign a document agreeing to the establi
- CCCF Project Funds
- CCCF Project Funds
Project Funds are by definition non-endowed funds that are expected to be short-lived. They provide a mechanism for groups or organizations to raise money which will then be spent for the project itself--a building, a playground, etc.
A non-endowed fund is 100% spendable,
- CCCF Scholarship Funds
- CCCF Scholarship Funds
Scholarship Funds are a specialized type of designated fund, established specifically to enable individuals to pursue educational opportunities. A scholarship is actually a grant to a nonprofit educational institution on behalf of a particular student.
DONATE! Wh
- CCCF Scholarships
- CCCF Scholarships
General Scholarship Information
Other CCCF scholarships are available from specific schools and organizations.
Guidelines and Residency Requirements
In order to be considered for CCCF Scholarships, you must be a resident of Clare County. For the purpose of the CCC
- CCCF Unrestricted and Donor Advised Funds
- CCCF Unrestricted and Donor-advised Funds
DONATE! When you find a fund to which you'd like to make a donation, click on the link next to the fund, and you'll be taken directly to a donation form.
Endowment Funds
An endowed fund will exist in perpetuity, and spending from the fund is con
- CCCFgrantnews
- Clare County Community Foundation Approves Grant for New
Playground for Head Start Students
The Mid Michigan Community
Action Agency’s Farwell Head Start students could have a new playground as
early as next spring. The United States
Department of Agriculture Rural Development will fund $19
- Charitable Assets
- Charitable Assets
Turn What You Have into Charitable Good
Outright Gift -- The Simplest Way to Make a Big Difference
You can make a gift of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, or other assets to your community foundation. Most charitable gifts qualify for maximum tax advangage under federal
- Charitable Funds
- Charitable Funds
Great giving options. Choose the one that's right for you.
Unrestricted Funds -- Meeting Ever-changing Community Needs
When you establish an Unrestricted Fund, your gift can address a broad range of local needs--including future needs that often cannot be anticipated at th
- Charitable Gift Annuity
- Charitable Gift Annuity
Income For Today, A Gift For Tomorrow
Giving through a Charitable Gift Annuity allows you to arrange a generous gift to your community, while providing yourself a new income source you can count on for the rest of your life.
We set up a contract with you that combine
- Charitable Instruments
- Charitable Instruments
A Variety of Giving Methods Tailored to Your Unique Situation
Bequest by Will -- A Legacy of Giving
Including a charitable bequest in your will is a simple way to make a lasting gift to your community. When you make this gift through your community foundation, we can
- Charitable Lead Trust
- Charitable Lead Trust
Giving Back to Community and Your Loved Ones
A Charitable Lead Trust helps you build a charitable fund with your community foundation during the trust's term. When the trust terminates, the remaining assets are transferred to you or your heirs, often with significant tra
- Charitable Remainder Trust
- Charitable Remainder Trust
Planning For the Future -- For You and Your Community
Giving through a Charitable Remainder Trust allows you to receive income for the rest of your life, knowing that whatever remains will benefit your community.
You transfer assets into a trust, and the trust pay
- ChippewaNature Center Expansion
- Chippewa Nature Center Opens Project Fund at the Midland Area Community Foundation
The Chippewa Nature Center has opened a project fund at the Midland Area Community Foundation to assist them with the Visitor's Center Expansion Project.
According to the Nature Center's website,
- Clare County Community Foundation Grants funds to Clare Gladwin RESD Project
- Clare County Community Foundation Grants funds to Clare-Gladwin RESD Project
The students in Ms. Bell’s Classroom will have a job starting in March. A job that allows them to earn a paycheck and learn about job skills they’ll need in the real world. These students are moderately cogni
- Clare County Community Foundation Has New Leadership
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- Clare County Youth Action Council CCYAC
- Clare County Youth Action Council (CCYAC)
The Clare County Youth Action Council (CCYAC) is a group of energetic youth, from secondary schools all over Clare County, that is learning about philanthropy. CCYAC was started in 1998. Initial funding came from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation in the for
- Community Links
- Community Links
The Midland Area Community Foundation is pleased to be part of such a vibrant and philanthropic community. Below are Community Links representing some of the non-profit organizations in Midland and Gladwin Counties. If your organization is not listed, please contact us a
- Courthouse Lighting
- Courthouse Lighting
- Cultural Awareness
- Cultural Awareness Committee
How does Midland move beyond a black and white view of today's world? How do we keep from being limited by the homogenized American culture? What can we learn from other cultures, ethnicities and points of view?
Many of the answers to these questions lie within
- Dave Kell
- David Kell
Director of Finance
PH: 989-839-9661 Ext. 13E-mail: dkell@midlandfoundation.org
Role with the Foundation
David supports the mission and vision of the F
- Designated Funds
- Designated Funds
Helping Local Organizations Sustain and Grow
Establishing a Designated Fund allows you to support the good work of a specific nonprofit organization -- a senior center, museum or virtually any nonprofit charitable organization. Because it's given through your community founda
- Donating to an Existing Fund
- Donating to an existing Fund
Our Existing Funds are either endowed or non-endowed. Endowed Funds last forever, spending a percentage of the interest earned on the philanthropic goal of the fund.
Non-endowed funds are generally project funds, with all of the fund being available for spendi
- Donor Bill of Rights
- Ways to Give
Your community foundation provides a
simple, powerful and highly personal approach to giving. We offer a
variety of giving tools to help people achieve their charitable goals.
You can make a gift of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, or other
assets to your community foundation.
- Donoradvised Funds
- Donor-advised Funds
A Personal Approach to Giving
Opening a donor-advised fund allows you to make a gift to your community foundation, then remain actively involved in suggesting uses for your gift. You can work with our professional staff to suggest ongoing uses for the fund--targeting the i
- Donorrights
- Donor Bill of Rights
Philanthropy is based on
voluntary action for the common good. It is a tradition of giving and
sharing that is primary to the quality of life. To assure that
philanthropy merits the respect and trust of the general public, and
that donors and prospective donors can
- Dr Martin Luther King Scholarship
- 2008 Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship
To view last year's Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship Awards Program highlights, click here.
To apply for the Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship, click here
You may chose to print and mail your application or you may submit via email if you
- Eastman Avenue Overpass
- Eastman Avenue Overpass
After the installation of the medallions, the EITF installed uplighting.
Terraced landscape beds were also added to emphasize the horizontal bands on the abutment.
Final improvements were finished in September 2005.
BACK
- Entranceways Initiative
- Entranceways Initiative Task Force
Many, many things impact the economic viability of a community. We all know that an educated and available workforce, sufficient energy and technology, transportation systems and the like are a large part of the picture. We sometimes forget, however, that an ae
- Entranceways wins award
- Entranceways Initiative Task Force Awarded International Society
of Arboriculture Gold Leaf Award for Landscape Beautification
The Entranceways Initiative Task Force, a project of the Midland Area
Community Foundation, has received the International Society of Arboriculture Gold Leaf
Award
- Facts and Figures
- Assets Market Value
As of December 31, 2007: $65,187,246As of December 31, 2006: $61,651,932As of December 31, 2005: $55,817,605As of December 31, 2004: $52,500,353As of December 31, 2003: $46,490,345As of December 31, 2002: $33,826,858
Grants Paid (includes scholarships)
2007: $1,561,
- Field of Interest Funds
- Field-of-interest Funds
Connecting Personal Values to High-impact Opportunities
By establishing a field-of-interest fund, you can target your gift to address needs in an important area of community life. Arts. AIDS. Aging. At-risk youth. Our board awards grants to community organizations
- Financials
- The Foundation makes all of its financial information freely available to the public. Below are quick financial facts and full audited financials.
Quick Number Facts
Audited Financials
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- For Applications Handled Elsewhere
- FOR: Applications Handled Elsewhere
The Midland Area Community Foundation holds the funds for a number of scholarships other than those listed in our other categories. The application and selection process for these scholarships are handled elsewhere, however. These scholarships are noted b
- For Camperships and Academy Programs
- FOR: Camperships and Academy Programs
A Variety of Different Opportunities
The mission of The Clara Highhill Memorial Scholarship Fund is to provide an annual scholarship award (one each) to a deserving Midland High School student and a deserving H. H. Dow High School student. These scholars
- For Current College Students
- FOR: Current College Students
Scholarships Available for 2008
The Turner Alfrey Jr. Memorial Scholarship is an award of $3,000 for a student who has completed his/her freshman year at a recognized institution of higher learning at the time of the application. The successful
- For Graduating High School Seniors
- FOR: Graduating High School Seniors
Scholarships Available for 2008
The American Association of University Women--Midland Branch "Graduating Senior Woman" Scholarship is a nonrenewable award of $2,000. The successful applicant must graduate from a high school under the
- For Adult and Nontraditional Students
- FOR: Adult and Nontraditional Students
Scholarships Available for 2008
The American Association of University Women--Midland Branch "Woman in Transition" Scholarship is an award of $2,000 to a woman who has had a delay or interruption in her education beyond high school and who wis
- For Gladwin County Residents
- FOR: Gladwin County Residents
Scholarships Available for 2008
The Gwendolyn M. Bagley Endowed Scholarship provides $1,000 to a student who is a resident of Midland or Gladwin County and who is either a current college student or graduating senior from a public high school within one of
- Foundation Moving to Ashman Circle June
- Midland Area Community Foundation Moving to 76 Ashman Circle on June 13
The Foundation purchased the building at 76 Ashman Circle in December of 2006 with the intention of renovating the old Community Drug Store building into offices.
The renovation itself did not change the look of t
- Fund Description
- Fund Descriptions
Below are the funds which the grants are taken from. Please read each fund carefully to see which funds you are eligible to apply for.
Unrestricted Endowment Funds
This fund supports requests for both open competitive grantmaking and Community Priorities Initiative,
- Fund Holder Resources
-
Fund Holders
Midland Area Community Foundation has a person associated with most funds. Below are resources for those associated with specific funds at the Foundation.
Donor-Advised Recommendation Form
Spending Policy (endowed only)
- Gang and Violence Prevention Partnership
- Gang and Violence Prevention Partnership
"Violence is a learned behavior. Like all learned
behaviors, it can be changed."
-- Mothers Against Teen Violence
The Gang and Violence Partnership Program was recently Highlighted on an international program called &quo
- General Grant Application Deadline nd Grant Cycle
- General Grant Application Deadline - 2nd Grant Cycle
April 15, 20065 PM
All applications to be considered during the second grant cycle of the year must be received by 5 PM on April 15, 2006. Grants received by this date will be considered by the Board of Trustees near the end of May.
L
- General Grant Application Deadline rd Grant Cycle
- General Grant Application Deadline - 3rd Grant Cycle
July 15, 20065 PM
All applications to be considered during the third grant cycle of the year must be received by 5 PM on July 15, 2006. Grants received by this date will be considered by the Board of Trustees near the end of August.
- General Grant Application Deadline st Grant Cycle
- General Grant Application Deadline - 1st Grant Cycle
January 15, 20065 PM
All applications to be considered during the first grant cycle of the year must be received by 5 PM on January 15, 2006. Grants received by this date will be considered by the Board of Trustees near the end of Februar
- General Grant Information
- General Grant Information
The Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF) promotes and enables community-wide philanthropic giving to enrich and improve the lives of people in our communities.
While maintaining open competitive grantmaking, the MACF will also use a proactive grantmaking process
- General Scholarship Information
- General Scholarship Information
The Midland Area Community Foundation offers a number of scholarships on an annual basis. Financial assistance is available for individuals who are currently high school seniors or college students, as well as for adults who are resuming undergraduate studyor who
- Gift of Appreciated Stock
- Gift of Appreciated Stock
Turning Stock Market Gains into Community Investment
Everybody wins when you make a gift of appreciated stock to your community foundation. Your gains are put to good use. Your gift of stock is reinvested in your community, and it qualifies for an immediate tax dedu
- Gift of Life Insurance
- Gift of Life Insurance
Community as Your Beneficiary
A Gift of Life Insurance provides a simple way for you to give a significant gift to charity and establish your legacy, with tax benefits that you can enjoy during your lifetime.
You can make a gift when life insurance is no longer needed
- Gift Of Real Estate
- Gift of Real Estate
A Charitable Gift Unearthed
Making a charitable gift of real estate through your community foundation can help you turn your property gains into community good. Gifts of real estate range from personal residences and vacation homes to rental properties, farmland and commer
- Giving Funds Listing
- All funds are listed below.
SEARCH FUNDS
- Giving Tree
- Giving Tree Awards, a History of Giving
Each year, the staff at the Midland Area Community Foundation is honored to select the Giving Tree Award Recipients from our community of diligent and inspiring volunteers. While these vigilant volunteers give without expecting to receive, the staff wante
- Gladwin County Endowment Fund
- Gladwin County Endowment Fund
From the Gladwin County Endowment Fund Advisory Committee
I recently watched a movie entitled "Pay It Forward." During the viewing, it dawned on me that these three words sum up perfectly the purpose of an endowment fund. In this day and age of instant
- Gladwin County Youth Action Council GladYAC
- Gladwin County Youth Action Council (GladYAC) (Download Application Here)
Read recent YAC articles from the EVERGREEN
Gladwin YACer of the Month Nomination!
What is GladYAC?
The Gladwin County Youth Action Council (GladYAC) is a group of energetic youth, from secondary school
- GLadYacer of the Month
- YACer of the Month
Harley Sasse, President of GladYAC, has been nominated for YACer of the month. Harley has been a GladYac member since 6th grade. She has volunteered hours of time to volunteering in her community and the Midland Area Community Foundation is proud to nominate a leader of Har
- Grant Deadline Approaching
- Midland Area Community Foundation Grant Cycle Deadline Approaching
The
Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF) is requesting proposals for upcoming
grant cycle. Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organizations serving Midland and/or Gladwin Counties may submit applications by October
15, 2008.
- Grant Examples
-
Some recent examples of projects funded by the Midland Area Community Foundation can be found below.
Sanford Lake Park Newspaper Story (Saginaw News)
View a Video here
Clare County Community Foundation Approves Grant for New
Playground for Head Start Students
- Grant Proposal Deadlines
- Grant Proposal Deadlines
For all MACF grant programs, with the exception noted, the application deadlines are as follows:
January 15April 15July 15 (except for MCYAC and GladYAC, which don’t do grantmaking in the summer)October 15
The application and all necessary attachment
- Grant Proposal Process
- Grant Proposal Process
What happens to a grant proposal once it is submitted?
Once the full proposal is received, the program staff and volunteer grant researchers will conduct a comprehensive review of the project, possibly including a site visit. The Foundation reserves the right to review
- Grants
- Grants at the Midland Area Community Foundation
P3 Grant Application
The Midland Area Community Foundation has a quarterly grant cycle in which non-profit organizations in Midland and Gladwin Counties may apply for grants.
The Foundation is concerned about the community as a whole. We f
- GVPP Recognized
- The Gang and Violence Prevention Partnership was recently recognized on an international radio program called "A World of Possibilities". The program focused on the way Foundations can assist communities throughout our lifetimes.
Specifically, the Midland Area Community Foundati
- Heather Crowl
- Heather CrowlAccounting Clerk
PH: 989-839-9661 Ext. 17E-mail: hcrowl@midlandfoundation.org
Role within the Foundation
Heather is responsible for many of the daily financial functions of the Foundation. She rec
- Helpful Links
- Helpful Links
To Further Assist You...
...we are happy to provide some links which might prove useful. This page is still under construction, and will be on an almost continuous basis. We'd be happy to learn of other sites you find which might be worthy of inclusion on this page.
Phila
- holiday hours
-
Midland Area Community Foundation Holiday Hours
Please note the following dates.
Nov. 27 & 28 - Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 24 - Office closed at noon for Holiday
Dec 25 & 26 - Office closed for Holiday
January 1, 2009 - Office closed for Holiday
- Home
- For good. For ever.
Our Vision:
Enriching and improving the quality of life in our community today and for future generations.
Check out some of our stories on our YouTube channel.
How can our communities maintain a high
- How to Submit a Grant Proposal
- How to Submit a Grant Proposal
Contact our staff. Every applicant is required to contact our program officer before submitting an application. We will review your proposed project or program with you to make sure it is eligible for funding, will answer any questions you have and will prov
- IRA Rollover ext
- Economic Rescue Package Includes Help for Charities
Provision Permits
Tax-free Charitable Transfers from IRAs
As part of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008,
the U.S. House of Representatives today passed a two-year extension of
Charitable IRA legislation, making it eas
- Janet McGuire
- Janet (Jan) M. McGuirePresident and CEO
PH: 989-839-9661 Ext. 20E-mail: jmcguire@midlandfoundation.org
Role within the Foundation
In addition to general oper
- Ken Mault
- Ken MaultProgram Officer
PH: 989-839-9661 Ext. 32E-mail: kmault@midlandfoundation.org
Role within the Foundation
Ken is responsible for the Foundation's competitive grants proces
- Kids Day Bigger in
- RIVERDAYS Kid's Day Keeps Growing
RIVERDAYS (July 17-19) has recently offered a special attraction on
Saturday. Kid's Day, on July 19, will
feature an all-star line-up of children's activities.
Last year, the special day was amazingly popular among families and it
is being repeat
- Laura Dittenber
- Laura DittenberAdministrative Assistant
PH: 989-839-9661 Ext. 22E-mail: ldittenber@midlandfoundation.org
Role within the Foundation
Laura is the smiling face and voice that is gr
- Laura Stockwell
- Laura StockwellDirector of Communications
PH: 989-839-9661 Ext. 33E-mail: lstockwell@midlandfoundation.org
Role within the Foundation
Laura is responsible for managing communicati
- Legacy Society Building a Legacy
- Legacy Society - Building a Legacy
The Midland Area Community Foundation has, for many years, been the fortunate recipient of gifts from many, many individuals toward our various works and projects. We enjoy very much being able to send these people letters of thanks and to recognize them in ou
- Lynn Heil
- Lynn Heil
Youth Action Program Coordinator
Role within the Foundation
Lynn is responsible for coordinating the efforts of the local area Youth Acti
- Lynn Heil
- Lynn Heil
Youth Action Program Coordinator
Role within the Foundation
Lynn
is responsible for coordinating the efforts of the local area Youth
Action Councils (YACs). She ass
- MACD Designated and Organization Funds Continued
- MACF Designated and Organization Funds Continued
Midland Symphony Orchestra Endowment Fund -- Supports the mission of the Midland Symphony Orchestra to provide excellence in symphonic music, education, and outreach programs to Midland and the Mid-Michigan Community. DONATE!
MidMichigan Medi
- MACF Designated and Organization Funds
- MACF Designated and Organization Funds
Designated Funds are those in which the donor designates the specific use of grants from the fund (such as supporting a specific organization, or maintaining a specific facility).
Organization Funds are those in which the organization itself has estab
- MACF Field of Interest Funds
- MACF Field-of-interest Funds
Field-of-interest funds are funds in which the donor has designated a general field-of-interest (such as education, health, or women's issues) and the Community Foundation makes grant decisions within that field.
DONATE! When you find a fund to which you'd like
- MACF Funds
- Midland Area Community Foundation Funds
You can search funds here.
Below, you can search for the fund you are interested in. Funds may be either endowed or non-endowed.
An endowed fund will exist in perpetuity, and spending from the fund is controlled by a spending policy.
- MACF Pinecone Funds
- MACF Pinecone Funds
In honor of the Midland Area Community Foundation's 25th Anniversary in 1998, a new option for donors was developed. Those who wish to establish an endowment fund may arrive at the $5,000 minimum over a five-year period of time.
Donors simply sign a document agreeing to t
- MACF Project Funds
- MACF Project Funds
Project Funds are by definition non-endowed funds that are expected to be short-lived. They provide a mechanism for groups or organizations to raise money which will then be spent for the project itself--a building, a playground, etc.
A non-endowed fund is 100% spendable,
- MACF Scholarship Funds
- Scholarship Funds
Scholarship Funds are a specialized type of designated fund, established specifically to enable individuals to pursue educational opportunities. A scholarship is actually a grant to a nonprofit educational institution on behalf of a particular student.
DONATE! When yo
- MACF Scholarship Funds Continued
- MACF Scholarship Funds Continued
Dorothy W. and Elton K. Morris Scholarship Endowment Fund -- Provides scholarships to Midland County residents who will use this scholarship at a Lutheran Missouri Synod college or university (preferred) and additional criteria will include a balance of academics
- MACF Unrestricted and Donor advised Funds
- MACF Unrestricted and Donor-advised Funds
DONATE! When you find a fund to which you'd like to make a donation, click on the link next to the fund, and you'll be taken directly to a donation form.
Endowment Funds
An endowed fund will exist in perpetuity, and spending from the fund is con
- Make a Donation
- If you'd like, you can download a contribution card, print it out and mail it in. Download Contribution Card
- MCYACer of the Month
- MCYACer of the Month Nominated
J. Cole, President of MCYAC, has been nominated for YACer of the
month. He has
volunteered hours of time to volunteering in his community and the
Midland Area Community Foundation is proud to nominate a leader of
J.'s caliber to Yacer of the month
- Member Connections Newsletter
- Member Connections Newsletter
The Member Connections newsletter is a relatively new publication which will go to Foundation members twice a year. It provides information of interest mainly to Foundation members, and past editions can be accessed below.
The links are .pdf files, and theref
- Midland Area Community Foundation EMedia Kit
- Midland Area Community Foundation E-Media Kit
About Midland Area Community Foundation
The vision of the Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF) is to promote and enable philanthropic giving to enrich and improve the lives of the people in our communities. The Foundation accomplishes this vis
- Midland County Fair Entrances
- Midland County Fair Entrances
Integrating environmental features into the infrastructure of a community creates a more pleasant place to live, work, and enjoy leisure time. Bringing this green approach to the planning and management of Midland’s growth also provides economic value. When trees an
- Midland County Youth Action Council MCYAC
- Midland County Youth Action Council (MCYAC) (Download application Here)
What is MCYAC?
Read recent YAC articles from the EVERGREEN
The Midland County Youth Action Council (MCYAC) is a group of energetic youth, from secondary schools all over Midland County, that is learning about
- Mission Statement
- Mission Statement
Strengthening our community by providing leadership, fostering collaboration on local needs and issues, and encouraging a legacy of giving through grants, scholarships, and events.
Midland Area Community Foundation—Your Center for Charitable Giving
- Name and Logo Usage
- Name and Logo Usage
Name Usage
Our official name is "Midland Area Community Foundation." (It does not include "The" before it.) Please DO NOT abbreviate our name to read "Midland Foundation."
When using Midland Area Community Foundation in a sentence, you may
- New Fund at Midland Area Community Foundation Benefits the Future While Remembering Midland Resident
- New Fund at Midland Area Community Foundation Benefits the Future While Remembering Midland Resident
The Midland Area Community Foundation recently opened the Sharon Bartos Sarcoma Education and Research Endowment Fund. The purpose of this fund is to provide funding for sarcoma cancer res
- New Website
- New Website Look
The Midland Area Community Foundation has a new website! Produced by DDR Photographics of Midland MI, the new website seeks to address the ever-changing needs of website users. “The audience we have is so diverse, said Laura Stockwell, Director of Communications. “We serve dono
- New Youth Action Counil Coordinator
- Midland Area Community Foundation
Welcomes New Staff Member
Lynn
Heil has been named the
new Youth Action Council Coordinator at the Midland Area Community Foundation. Lynn comes to the Community Foundation from Michigan Technological University
where she served as the Youth Programs
- News and Current Interest
- News and Current Interest
Harley Sasse (GladYAC) nominated YACer of the Month!
J. Cole (MCYAC) nominated YACer of the Month!
Grant Proposals due Jan. 15
Top 10 Reasons to Choose the Community Foundation (video!)
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- Newsgrant deadline January
- Midland Area Community Foundation Grant Cycle Deadline
Approaching
The
Midland Area Community Foundation (MACF) is accepting proposals for upcoming
grant cycle. Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organizations serving Midland and/or Gladwin Counties may submit proposals by J
- NewsMove
- The Midland Area Community Foundation has moved into its new office at 76 Ashman Circle.
The building, purchased last December by the Foundation, is often referred to as the Community Drug Store Building on the Circle. The building retains its historical structure with its signature cir
- Olympic Womens Softball Team Coming to Midland
- June 21 Game between USA Women's Olympic Softbal Team and Lady Explorers
Through the generous support of the Midland Area Community Foundation, the City of Midland will host the 2008 USA Women’s Olympic Softball Team this summer. The 2008 USA Women’s Olympic Softball Team will play the Midland L
- Organizational Funds
- Organizational Funds
Endowing Your Nonprofit Organization
Nonprofit organizations can also establish a Designated Fund or agency endowment at the community foundation. It's a simple and efficient way to build an endowment, and help create sustainability for your nonprofit organization. We ha
- Osborn Award Nominations Being Collected
- Osborn Award Nominations Being Collected
The Midland Area Community Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2008 Lloyd Osborn Award. This award is given annually to a person who best exhibits the qualities of service to youth, sports and the community, as did the late Lloyd Osborn. As
- Our Board
- Our Board--A Distinguished Panel of Leaders
The Midland Area Community Foundation is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees. This board is elected by the members of the Foundation, and is chosen from among the membership. The members of the Board of Trustees are chosen for their broad commu
- Our Logo and History
- Our Logo and History
Our Pine Cone Logo
The pine cone symbol of the Midland Area Community Foundation reminds us of our past, present and future:
It reminds us of our heritage from the past, for our community was built in the heart of one of the world's most magnificent sta
- Our Staff
- Our Staff
The staff of the Midland Area Community Foundation is here to serve as your partner in philanthropy. Please get to know us; the best part of our day is helping the people in the communities we serve.
Below are the names of each staff member. Click on the links to see a complete b
- Our Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan
- 2008-2013 Vision, Mission and Strategic Plan
Every five years, the Midland Area Community
Foundation revitalizes our strategic plan. In 2008, the Trustees, along with the staff
and key community leaders developed a new, revitalized 5 year plan.
This new plan will be actively managed by
- P-3 Grants
- Positive Philanthropic Power (P3)Mini-Grant Pilot ProgramSponsored by Midland County Youth Action Council (MCYAC)
For an printable PDF of this page and the application, please click here
Philanthropy is fun to say – and fun to do! But what exactly is philanthropy? As def
- Park N Ride
- Park n' Ride
In conjunction with the US-10/Medallion installation, and the new freeway exit ramp the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) developed, a new Park 'n Ride lot on Wackerly Road was also designed.
In September 2005, the Park n' Ride lot was completed. Sidewalks were ins
- Partners in Nursing
- Partners in Nursing
The Midland
Area Community Foundation has recently been
- PIN Dinner Shares Success
- PIN Dinner Shares Success
The Partners in Nursing (PIN) partners came together for a dinner on January 10, 2008 at Apple Mountain to share the success of the program so far. The PIN project is a collaboration of mid-Michigan foundations, medical and educational organizations to address the
- Press Room
- Press Room
The press room was created to provide the media and public information about the Midland Area Community Foundation and it's affiliate, the Clare County Community Foundation.
For immediate assistance, contact Laura Stockwell, Director of Communications, at 989-839-9661 Ext. 33 or
- Projects
- Special Initiatives
The Midland Area Community Foundation is involved in a number of special initiatives. Please click on one of the following links to get a better understanding of the specific role the Foundation plays.
Access to Recreation
Courthouse L
- Reasons to Choose the Community Foundation
- Reasons to Choose the Community Foundation
Neil Hershfield describes Northwest Little League's experience with the Midland Area Community Foundation
Ten reasons people choose to give through community foundations:
We are a
- RIVERDAYS
- RIVERDAYS 2008 - July 17-19, 2008
Gearing Up For
RIVERDAYS 2008
RIVERDAYS Sponsors
The Foundation would like to thank the sponsors that ensure RIVERDAYS remains a free family event for the entire community.
Spicer Group, Arbury Insurance Age
- RIVERDAYS
- RIVERDAYS
"Photo Joe," team captain and "short scout" for the Mighty River Hogs, steps up to the plate hoping to hit a nice "corker." He's dressed in a uniform that would be worn in the lumbering era. His long sleeve shirt is neatly tucked into his work pants that a
- RIVERDAYS Video Online
-
Take a moment to check out our brief RIVERDAYS 2008 video on You Tube.
http://youtube.com/user/MidlandAreaCommFound
- Santa House & Couthouse Lighting
- Courthouse Lighting/Santa House
Click here for the 2008 Santa House Schedule.
It's a magical evening each year when the lights go on in front of Midland's courthouse and, for many children and adults, the holidays begin! Santa arrives each year in late November or early Decem
- SantaHouse
- Courthouse Lighting/Santa House Tradition Continues
Start your holiday season with a magical evening
as you and your family experience the arrival of Santa Claus to his local home
at the Midland Santa House and the annual Midland Courthouse Lighting Ceremony
scheduled for Tuesday e
- Scholarship Awards Night
- Scholarship Awards Night
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location:Midland County Fairgrounds (Gerstacker Building)6905 Eastman Ave.Midland, MI 48640Contact Person: Ken Mault, Program OfficerPhone: 989-839-9661 Ext. 11E-Mail: kmault@midlandfoundation.com
- Scholarship Funds
- Scholarship Funds
Investing in Deserving Students
In creating a scholarship, you invest in your community's future and show students you care. Your community foundation provides the expertise to help you meet your personal goals and awards scholarships to deserving students. Your gift can
- Scholarship Guidelines and Requirements
- 2009 SCHOLARSHIP SEASON IS FAST APPROACHING!
You must follow all of the requirements below to qualify for a Midland Area Community Foundation scholarship.
In 2009, available scholarships will be posted February 2. Scholarships
will be due March 6, 2009.
Residency Requirements
In o
- Scholarships Not Yet Available
- Scholarships Not Yet Available
More Scholarships Under Development...
Often, especially with new endowment funds, it takes a few years of investment to generate sufficient funds to offer a scholarship. The following scholarship funds are housed at the Midland Area Community Foundation, but a
- Search Funds
- Search Funds
Use this form to search for a fund that meets your area of interest. You may search by a keyword in the description or search for the name of the fund.
- Search Scholarships
- Search Scholarships
Use this form to specify details about yourself to determine which scholarships are applicable to you. Please note, all scholarships held at the Midland Area Community Foundation are listed. All may not be offered in the 2009 season. All scholarships available for the 2009
- Senior Dinners
- Senior Christmas Dinners Project
Every December, the Midland Area Community Foundation teams up with Senior Services (Midland County Council on Aging) and Midland County senior service centers to sponsor special senior Christmas dinner parties.
With the help of local service clubs and
- Senior Dinners
- Reserve Your Seat at the Table -- Annual Senior
Christmas Dinners
The Midland Area
Community Foundation, Senior Services (Midland County Council on Aging) and the
Senior Center directors are proud again to
organize our special Senior Christmas Dinner Parties that will be held Wednesday,
- Setting up a New Fund
- Setting up a New Fund
The staff at the Midland Area Community Foundation will gladly schedule a time to discuss your personal philanthropic goals and suggest an option that is meaningful to you.
Donor Advised Funds
A personal approach to giving.
Establishing a Donor Advised Fund all
- Sidebar News
- Grant Proposals due Jan. 15
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Celebration January 19, 2009
Harley Sasse (GladYAC) nominated YACer of the Month!
J. Cole (MCYAC) nominated YACer of the Month!
Top 10 Reasons to Choose the Community Foundation (vi
- Snow Globes
- Santa House Snow Globes
The Midland Area Community Foundation has a limited number
of Santa House Snow Globes for sale. These beautiful custom snow
globes depict the Midland Santa House right down to a tiny glockenspiel.
This treasured piece of Midland Memorabilia is available a
- Speakers Bureau by name
- Speakers Bureau (by name)
Below is a list of qualified individuals who have agreed to speak on the various topics of diversity. If you would like more information about how you can schedule one of these speakers or would like your name added to this list, please contact Cultural Awareness Commi
- Speakers Bureau by Organization
- Speakers Bureau (by organization)
Below is a list of qualified individuals who have agreed to speak on the various topics of diversity. If you would like more information about how you can schedule one of these speakers or would like your name added to this list, please contact Cultural Awarene
- Stoppert Coach of the Year
- Justin Freeland named Bob Stoppert Coach
of the Year
The Stoppert Selection Committee named Bullock Creek’s Justin
Freeland as this year’s Bob Stoppert Coach of the Year. The Bob Stoppert Coach of the Year award was
established to recognize a coach who has done an outstanding job of coachin
- Tax Benefits of Giving
- Michigan Community Foundation Tax Credit
Did you know that when you make a gift to one of the Midland Area Community Foundation's (or Clare County Community Foundation's) endowed funds that contribution may be worth up to three times the actual expense? Thanks to the Michigan Community Foundation
- Tax Calculator
- Tax Calculator
This tax calculator will give you an ESTIMATE of your deductions for charitable contributions. Please consult your personal financial advisior as to specific tax implications of your charitable giving.
Marginal Federal Tax Rate Table
- The Evergreen is Now ONLINE
- The evergreen is now ONLINE!
Click here for the PDF document.
You will need Adobe Reader to view this page. Click here to download Adobe Reader
- Unrestricted Funds
- Unrestricted Funds
Meeting Ever-changing Community Needs
When you establish an Unrestricted Fund, your gift can address a broad range of local needs--including future needs that often cannot be anticipated at the time your gift is made. We evaluate all aspects of community well-being: arts an
- Update or Provide Contact Information
- Contact Information Form
goes here.
- US Eastman Road Overpass Medallions
- US-10/Eastman Road Overpass Medallions
Wednesday, August 25, 2004, marked the official unveiling of two of the four medallions that were installed on the US-10/Eastman Road Overpass sometime earlier that week.
The idea for the project was first discussed in September 2003 and the artists we
- US Grand Curve Parkway
- Grand Curve Parkway
In August 2005, the EITF broke ground for a parkway along US-10BR and was completed in October 2005.
The "Grand Curve Parkway" is a 1.4-mile path that stretches from Washington Street to State Street. Complete with benches and plantings, it ensures walkers an
- USA Womens Olympic Softball Team to Play the Lady Explorers
- USA Women’s Olympic Softball Team to Play the Lady Explorers
Through the generous support of the Midland Area Community Foundation, the City of Midland will host the 2008 USA Women’s Olympic Softball Team this summer. The 2008 USA Women’s Olympic Softball Team will play the Midland Lady E
- Velasquez Board Chair
- Velasquez Elected Chair of the Midland
Area Community Foundation Board of Trustees
Christian Velasquez is the
new Chair of the Board of Trustees at the Midland Area Community
Foundation. The slate of officers, as
nominated by the Nominating Committee, was approved by the board of trus
- Volunteering
- Volunteering
The Midland Area Community Foundation manages several events through the year and couldn't provide them without our volunteers. From RIVERDAYS to the Courthouse Lighting , to Scholarship Awards night...the Foundation events are staffed with community volunteers.
In addition,
- Ways to Give
- Ways to Give
Your community foundation provides a simple, powerful and highly personal approach to giving. We offer a variety of giving tools to help people achieve their charitable goals. You can make a gift of cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, or other assets to your community foundation. M
- Whiting Overlook Park
- Whiting Overlook Park
The Midland Area Community Foundation has revitalized Whiting Overlook
Park. The park, located on Poseyville Road, is truly a unique piece
of property in Midland. The Whiting family donated the land and since
the dedication in 1985, the park has been an asset to the
- Whiting Overlook Park to be Revitalized
- Whiting Overlook Park to be Revitalized
The Midland Area Community Foundation is planning the revitalization of Whiting Overlook Park. The park, located on Poseyville Road, is truly a unique piece of property in Midland. The Whiting family donated the land and since the dedication in 1985, th
- Who Are We
- Who We Are
Following are links which will share with you some of the history, the people, the vision and direction, and the finances behind the Midland Area Community Foundation.
Our Logo and History
Our Vision / Mission / Strategic Plan
Our Board
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- YAC Coordinator Position
- Midland Area Community Foundation Seeks Part-time Youth Program
Coordinator
Download PDF File Here
The Midland Area Community Foundation is seeking applicants for the
position of Part-time Youth Program Coordinator.
The Youth Program Coordinator coordinates and supports the program
- Youth Programs
- Youth Programs
Below you will find links to information about the Midland County Youth Action Council (MCYAC) and the Gladwin County Youth Action Council (GladYAC). These are projects of the Midland Area Community Foundation which involve youth in philanthropy as a hands-on opportunity.
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