Our 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, recreation, community development, placemaking, and more. Our focus on endowment means that your gift helps enhance our community today and makes a lasting impact for years to come.

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If we each give what we can, in support of a cause that we are passionate about, together we will build a better community for all. For Good. For Ever.

American Red Cross, West Shore Chapter Manistee County Fund

Supports work of the American Red Cross in Manistee County for disaster relief and emergency response.

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Arcadia Area Historical Museum Fund

Helps preserve and maintain Arcadia Area Historical Museum artifacts.

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Barbara O’Rorke Memorial Fund

Supports Onekama Consolidated Schools 5th and 6th grade math programs.

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Bear Lake Village Blight Elimination Fund

Supports the Village of Bear Lake with developing and implementing a blight elimination strategy for the Village that will benefit the general community.

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Bear Lake Watershed Alliance Fund

Supports the mission of the Bear Lake Watershed Alliance to protect and enhance the Bear Lake Watershed.

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Betsie Valley District Library Endowment Fund

Provides support for Betsie Valley District Library programs and services.

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Bill and Ruth Seng Memorial Fund

A donor-advised fund that honors the memories of Bill and Ruth Seng. Grant awards are recommended by the donor to the Community Foundation Board of Directors.

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CASMAN Academy Scholarship Fund

Supports scholarships for CASMAN Academy students.

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CHOICES of Manistee County Fund

Furthers the mission of CHOICES of Manistee County to assist victims of domestic violence by providing support, counseling, shelter and educational and advocacy services.

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Corey Van Fleet Perpetual Swimming Fund

Supports programming, equipment, marketing, user assistance programs, personal development and nonroutine maintenance at the Paine Aquatic Center in honor of the contributions of Corey Van Fleet.

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Culbert Family Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships for graduates of Manistee High School to continue their education and encourages their study of education and supporting fields.

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Cynthia Eble Memorial Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarships to area students to pursue a certificate or degree in dental assisting.

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Dennis Zupin Onekama Education Fund

In memory of Dennis Zupin to support students at Onekama Consolidated Schools.

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Dickson School Cultural Center Endowment Fund

To support community cultural center programming once it is restored and opened to the community.

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Disabled American Veterans Salt City Chapter #43 Scholarship Fund

Honors members of the armed forces by providing scholarship support for the continuing education of U.S. military veterans and their descendants.

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Doug Schlaff Memorial Scholarship Fund

Supports scholarships for students at Manistee High School in honor of Doug Schlaff.

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Doug Schlaff Youth Fund

A donor-advised fund established in memory of Doug Schlaff. Grant awards are recommended by the donor to the Community Foundation Board of Directors.

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Dr. Robert E. Fitch and Beverly J. Fitch Memorial Scholarship Fund

Promotes athletic and academic achievement through scholarships for Onekama High School students in memory of Dr. Robert E. Fitch and Beverly J. Fitch.

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ECHO His Love Fund

Supports their mission to mobilize area churches to transform lives by meeting physical and spiritual needs with the love of Jesus.

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Elroy & Carol Urbanus Scholarship Fund

Provides scholarship support for graduating seniors of Bear Lake High School in memory of Elroy Urbanus and in honor of Carol Urbanus.

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Contribute to one or more component funds of the Manistee County Community Foundation and further your passion to help our community thrive!