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About

With over 700 funds, each with a unique purpose, the Midland Area Community Foundation has been the organization in Midland, Michigan, building permanent community capital since 1973.

We believe anyone can be a philanthropist. Whether you'd like to give a monetary gift as low as $5, make us part of your estate plan, start a fund, or give the gift of your time, talent, treasure, or testimony, the Midland Area Community is your philanthropic organization to get involved.

History

In 1973, a group of incredible people established the Midland Area Community Foundation. Described as "by the people, for the people," the organization's stated purpose was to improve the quality of life in Midland County.

In the 50+ years since its founding, the Midland Area Community Foundation has invested over $150 million in the community. Beyond grantmaking, the Community Foundation has played an important role as community leaders with deep local relationships, knowledge of local challenges and opportunities, and the ability to respond to the community's needs.

MLK Scholarships

The time to apply is now!

The Regional Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships are available to Bay, Midland, and Saginaw County high school seniors, regardless of ethnicity, who actively embrace Dr. King’s dream of improving racial harmony and social justice. The scholarships are $1,000 and nonrenewable.

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Empowering Change

Strengthening Communities

Inspiring Generosity

Shaping Futures

Fostering Unity

Transforming Lives

We exist to cultivate the power of giving within our community, support long-term transformation, and help ensure all residents thrive.

Our Purpose Statement

What drives our work?

Midland’s Community Success Panel developed four major focus areas for our community. The panel believed these areas would help Midland achieve its vision statement of

“Midland: an inclusive community. Together. Forward. Bold. An exceptional place where everyone thrives.”

The Community Foundation, in turn, aligned with these focus areas. We believe that to work towards a more vibrant, thriving community, our efforts should focus on these broad areas.

Building our livelihood means focusing on economic development and infrastructure.
Developing our talent means focusing on education and the development and engagement of our youth.
Caring for our people means focusing on health, human services, poverty, housing, and public safety.
Enriching our community means focusing on arts, culture, entertainment, recreation, diversity, and theenvironment.

We believe that moving forward together with our donors and the community, we can help to transform our community as we focus on these areas. Together, we’re enriching and improving our quality of life.

Building our Livelihood

Midland County creates and sustains competitive advantages for existing and future businesses. We are well connected and invest in our physical and technological infrastructure.

Developing our Talent

Midland County offers high-quality education and learning opportunities throughout life. Our community nurtures a skilled workforce and places high value on post-secondary learning. We provide opportunities for children and youth to realize their hopes and dreams.

Enriching our Community

Midland County is a vibrant hub of arts, culture, entertainment, and recreational opportunities. We are committed to equality and inclusion, and we welcome, embrace, and accept all people. We are a sustainable community that values and. protects its natural resources.

Caring for our People

The Midland community provides a coordinated and comprehensive system of supportive health and human services so that all may thrive. We encourage self-sufficiency and accept all individual responsibilities to collaborate to create the safest community in the country.

Undergirding this work are our adopted values of:

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Our Partners In Change

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Community Invited to Help Name New Pedestrian Bridge in Downtown Midland

August 18, 2025

The Midland Area Construction Talent Attraction Program Application Deadline is Friday, August 15

August 11, 2025

The Midland Area River Days Festival to Bring Hot Air Balloons, Food, Music, Fireworks, Free Fun, and Much More to Downtown Midland This Weekend

July 31, 2025

Public Arts Midland and Cultural Awareness Coalition Announce Call for Artists for 2025 Creativity Contest

July 31, 2025

Midland Area Community Foundation Grants Over $345,000 in 2025’s Second Quarter

July 10, 2025

Color Your World with Art Seen and Grace A. Dow Memorial Library on May 31

May 29, 2025
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