Midland Area Community Foundation Looks Back on May with Gratitude Following 2026’s Record-Breaking Give Local Midland
The Midland Area Community Foundation is looking back on the month of May with gratitude following a record-breaking Give Local Midland, the Foundation’s annual 24-hour giving event supporting nonprofit endowment funds held at the Community Foundation.
This year’s Give Local Midland raised $766,480 in contributions and matching funds from 912 donors through 2,171 gifts. In total, 88 local organizations raised dollars to support their work today and for generations to come, making this year’s event the most successful Give Local Midland in its history.
“Give Local Midland continues to show what is possible when a community comes together to support long-term sustainability for nonprofits,” said Sharon Mortensen, President and CEO of the Midland Area Community Foundation. “We are deeply grateful to every donor, nonprofit partner, volunteer, and community member who helped make this year’s event such a meaningful success. These gifts strengthen the organizations that provide critical support, resources, and enrichment to our community.”
Since its inception in 2014, Give Local Midland has focused on building long-term sustainability for local nonprofit organizations. Donations made during the event support participating nonprofit endowment funds at the Community Foundation. Gifts help create immediate impact through the spendable portion of each fund, while matching dollars are invested in the permanent portion of the funds to support organizations well into the future.
“What sets Give Local Midland apart is its focus on lasting impact,” added Mortensen. “Each gift is more than a contribution to a single day of fundraising. It is an investment in the long-term strength of local nonprofits and the people they serve.”
Throughout the 24-hour giving day, participating organizations also competed for additional prize dollars designed to encourage creativity, donor engagement, and participation at key points.
Prize winners from Give Local Midland included:
Village of Sanford
Midland Child Advocacy Center
Gateway Family & Urgent Care
Midland County Food Assistance Network
Midland Community Orchestra
Chemical City Band
West Midland Family Center
Coleman Community Schools
The Legacy Center for Community Success
Adoption Option, Inc.
Give Local Midland also provides nonprofits with an opportunity to share their stories, connect with new supporters, and highlight the important work happening throughout Midland County. With 88 organizations participating this year, donors had the opportunity to support a wide range of causes aligned with the Community Foundation’s focus areas: building our livelihood, developing our talent, caring for our people, and enriching our community.
Giving during Give Local Midland is designed to be simple and accessible. The minimum gift is just $5, reinforcing the belief that anyone can be a philanthropist and that every gift, no matter the size, contributes to the long-term vitality of Midland County.
The Midland Area Community Foundation extends its sincere thanks to the donors, nonprofit partners, sponsors, volunteers, and community members who helped make this record-breaking Give Local Midland possible.
To learn more about Give Local Midland or explore how the Midland Area Community Foundation supports philanthropy, visit www.MidlandFoundation.org or call 989.839.9661.