A Mini Grant allowed East Jordan Public Schools the ability to provide an interactive experience with a local author, Lindsay Moore!
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DONOR SPOTLIGHT
Fred Malpass grew up in East Jordan and Barb is from Petoskey. They’re lifelong residents of the area, but they don’t take this beautiful place for granted. Like many of us, Fred and Barb appreciate the lakes, rivers, woods, and wildlife in Charlevoix County. “It’s also the people – the great, down-to-earth people – that make it home,” notes Fred.
The couple has been involved with the Community Foundation from the start: both have served on the Board of Trustees and other committees, sharing their time and expertise. They also have a C3F Donor Advised Fund, allowing the Community Foundation to support their personal philanthropy. “We think [C3F] is a wonderful organization,” explains Barb; “a resource for meeting many needs in the community.” Fred adds, “the funds are well-managed, and the staff are connected to what’s going on in the community.”
When asked why they give, Fred shares their belief in giving back to the community. “We feel it is very important to give back, especially helping people, projects, and organizations that are close to home.”
How do you want to make a difference?
The Community Foundation can help you make an impact by matching your interests with charitable tools. Be in touch to share how you want to make a difference.
Donor Advised Funds
This tool allows donors to make grant recommendations to support charitable programs and projects. The Community Foundation aims to connect donor advisors with local opportunities for impact, while also supporting their personal philanthropy. Get started with a minimum gift of $20,000.
Funds for the Community
These unrestricted grant-making funds offer donors the greatest possible impact by providing grants where they’re needed most - even as needs and opportunities in our communities change over time. Funds for the Community can be established in the name of an individual, couple, family, or business with a minimum gift of $5,000.
Funds that Support Areas You Care About Most
Donors can establish funds that do important charitable work on Beaver Island, in Boyne City, Charlevoix, and East Jordan, in the areas of arts and culture, the environment, health, neighbors in need, or youth. The Community Foundation supports programs and organizations in each of these areas to improve the quality of life for all of us. New funds can be established with a minimum gift of $10,000.
Funds that Support Organizations You Love
Donors can grow long-term resources for their favorite organizations by giving to funds established to support the organization’s mission. With a minimum gift of $10,000, donors may also name a fund to provide annual support to one or more organizations, forever.
Funds that Support Student Success and Scholarships
Whether you care about helping students achieve in our local schools today or wish to support them as they continue their education after high school, the Community Foundation offers options for impact. A fund can be established with a minimum gift of $10,000.
Set up a meeting to talk with us about your personal philanthropic goals. We will find a fund that will work best for you and your family.