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Charlevoix County Community Foundation

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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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General News
Introducing Our 2025-2026 YAC
Oct 27, 2025

The YAC is a group of talented and committed Charlevoix County high school students hailing from Beaver Island, Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Charlevoix, and East Jordan.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Housing North - Housing Ready Coordinator
Oct 24, 2025

A C3F Community Priorities grant, combined with the support of other generous donors, helped to fund Housing North's Housing Ready Coordinator position in Charlevoix County last year.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Planned Parenthood of Michigan - Sexual Health Toolkits for Youth
Oct 22, 2025

With the support of a 2024 Youth Needs grant, Planned Parenthood of Michigan was able to create a sexual health toolkit and provide it to over 400 students in 7th-12th grade.

Donor Spotlights
Legacy Society - Bob and Gay Pung
Oct 20, 2025

Adding a charitable gift to your will or retirement plan is SIMPLE. The results are REMARKABLE.

General News
2025 Youth Needs Assessment Results
Oct 17, 2025

C3F YAC conducts a needs assessment survey to understand the collective concerns of the age group that they are representing - an important part of the Youth Needs grantmaking process.

General News
C3F Celebrates Boss' Day
Oct 16, 2025

Happy Boss' Day to our very own C3F President Sara Ward!

General News
C3F and Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation YAC - Camp Daggett
Oct 15, 2025

YAC Attack!! The Charlevoix County Community Foundation and the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Youth Advisory Committees got together for a day of team building and leadership.

General News
A New Year for YAC
Oct 14, 2025

Introducing the 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Committee.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Tara's Meadow - “Braiding Irish and Native American Cultures”
Oct 13, 2025

As we observe Indigenous Peoples' Day, we would like to share with you a wonderful Arts & Culture Grant impact story.

General News
Out in the Community - Boyne Area State of the Community
Oct 10, 2025

We were honored to be asked to speak at the Boyne Area State of the Community luncheon.

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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
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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