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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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The Difference We Make Together

General News
Happy Birthday to Bekah Rutz!
Sep 26, 2025

Join us in celebrating the birthday of our fabulous Admin Assistant, Bekah Rutz!

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Beaver Island Wildlife Club - ADA Compliant Pier
Sep 24, 2025

Support from a recent C3F Geographic Enrichment grant allowed the Beaver Island Wildlife Club to install the first ADA compliant pier on Beaver Island!

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Boyne Citizen
Sep 22, 2025

A recent Geographic Enrichment grant provided support to make the Boyne Citizen a reality.

General News
Out in the Community - Raven Hill Discovery Center
Sep 19, 2025

We’re so excited to celebrate alongside Raven Hill Discovery Center as they move into the next phase of their strategic and succession planning process.

General News
Leadership Charlevoix County - Bekah Rutz
Sep 17, 2025

Join us in celebrating our fabulous C3F Admin Assistant, Bekah Rutz, as she joins this year's Leadership Charlevoix County (LCC) class of 2025-2026!

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Northern Michigan Equine Therapy - Updated Therapy Equipment and Tack
Sep 15, 2025

A 2024 Youth Needs Grant to Northern Michigan Equine Therapy helped them to update therapy equipment and tack.

General News
C3F Gratitude Event
Sep 12, 2025

Another successful year celebrating our Legacy Society members!

General News
State of the Community
Sep 11, 2025

I am privileged to be the president of the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, your trusted resource for philanthropy. 

General News
2025 Youth Needs Cycle is Open
Sep 11, 2025

There is still plenty of time to apply!

General News
2025 Geographic Enrichment Grant Cycle is Open
Sep 8, 2025

There is still plenty of time to apply!

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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
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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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Walloon Lake Association
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