Manistee County Community Foundation

Ways To Give

What's your vision for our community?

Fueled by passion, generosity, and leadership, we can create a stronger Manistee County – together.

The Manistee County Community Foundation offers a range of giving options with one suited to every donor. From cash to stock to real estate, donors can turn assets into legacies and support causes close to their hearts.

Gifts of Cash are the simplest way to give and tax deductible to the extent of the law.

Give Online to one or more of our 100+ existing funds.

Or, mail a check to:
Manistee County Community Foundation
400 River St, Ste 50
Manistee, MI 49660

Please make your check payable to Manistee County Community Foundation with the fund name noted on the memo line.

Gifts of Stock or Bonds

Gifting appreciated securities may allow you to avoid paying capital gains. Contact us to request a simple Stock Transfer Form to share with your professional advisor.

IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution

Reduce your taxable income while helping our community thrive! Donors who are required to take a minimum distribution may contribute up to $108,000 each year directly from their IRA to MCCF without taking the distribution into taxable income. Check with your professional advisor to confirm your specific tax situation.

Gifts of personal property and real estate may also be accepted.

Planned Gifts

Make arrangements for a future gift by will, trust, or by designating the Community Foundation as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account.

The MCCF accepts these types of gifts and more. We make it easy for you to support our community. Please contact us for assistance.

Establish a Named Fund

We make it easy for you to put your passion into action in support of our community. 

Define your purpose.

How would you like to positively impact the lives of Manistee County residents?

Consider your timeline.

Do you wish to make a difference through a gift today, or make arrangements for a future gift?

Review Our Funds

Learning how others have supported our community may help inspire your  philanthropy!

There are limitless options to support our community’s most pressing needs and promising opportunities. We would love to talk with you and explore your philanthropic goals!

Help us be Limitless

Give to the Limitless Fund, our unrestricted endowment, and help fulfill ever-changing community needs.
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