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Charlevoix County Community Foundation

Make a Difference Close to Home

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About Us

The Charlevoix County Community Foundation is dedicated to inspiring generosity to drive positive change for the people and places in our area, now and forever. We are passionate about enhancing all aspects of life in our communities to ensure everyone can live, grow, and thrive here.

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Impact Stories | Grants In Action
City of Boyne City - Summer Farmers Market Live Music
Apr 30, 2026

Support from a recent Arts & Culture grant helped to bring music to the summer market in 2025.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Boyne Citizen - Operational Support
Apr 30, 2026

The Boyne Citizen is a great resource for our community and we are so proud to have supported the work of this organization through recent Geographic Enrichment and Community Priorities grants.

General News | Donor Spotlights
Legacy Society Members - Joe and Karen Kimmell
Apr 30, 2026

Meet our Legacy Society members Joe and Karen Kimmell and learn why they set up a gift in thier will through C3F.

Impact Stories | General News
Out in the Community with C3F
Apr 30, 2026

Recently C3F staffers Megan Havrilla DeHoog and Pam Decker participated in a 'Senior Interview Day' at Boyne City Public Schools in partnership with Northwest Michigan Works.

General News
April eNews - Moving Forward
Apr 30, 2026

Enjoy the April edition of our eNewsletter “Moving Forward” and consider sharing it with a friend who you think would like to learn more about us. Sign up today and receive it right to your email inbox.

 

General News
Environment and Arts & Culture Grant Awards Announced
Apr 10, 2026

We're excited to announce this year's recipients of our Environment and Arts & Culture grants!

General News
Celebrating National Volunteer Week
Apr 10, 2026

National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, is a weeklong event established in 1974 to celebrate, thank, and raise awareness of the critical impact volunteers have on communities. 

General News
Community Priorities Grant Cycle
Apr 3, 2026

Our Community Priorities grant cycle is now open!

General News
Hestia Women's Giving Circle Grants
Apr 3, 2026

The Hestia Women's Giving Circle is welcoming applications for its annual grant cycle.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Child and Family Services - Safe Haven North
Apr 3, 2026

A C3F Youth Needs grant helped Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan improve Safe Haven’s Harbor Springs office by building an Outdoor Oasis serving youth, children, and families.

Kim Mettler, Michigan Barefoot Memories Photography

Make a Gift

We believe the act of giving, in any amount, strengthens communities by offering connection, fostering unity, and spreading kindness with every gift.

Together with donors, we are a force for good that’s both meaningful and enduring.

Ways to Give

PRIORITY GIVING

  • Community Priorities
  • Arts and Culture
  • Environment
  • Geographic Enrichment
  • Urgent Needs
  • Youth Needs
Kim Mettler, Michigan Barefoot Memories Photography

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

We strive to understand the funding gaps in our region, respond to needs when they arise, and leverage resources for greater outcomes.

We value our partnerships and organizations are encouraged to reach out to our staff anytime to discuss upcoming needs and grant ideas. 

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Beaver Island High School Graduates

Scholarship Opportunities

Investing in our youth is a longstanding C3F priority. By supporting students pursuing higher education we continue youth development beyond high school—making the future brighter for hundreds of local young adults. 

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LEAVE A Legacy

A future gift is meaningful philanthropy almost anyone can do.

We can help you customize your future gift to support the causes and organizations that are important to you.

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