Bay Area Community Foundation

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At Bay Area Community Foundation, we believe that our community is made better for everyone when we come together. We are here to connect passionate individuals and organizations to the causes they care about.

Grants

Each year, we award over $1 million to nonprofits in Bay and Arenac counties to help create change and make the community thrive.

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Scholarships

We award hundreds of scholarships each year to help our local students achieve their academic dreams and promote education in our area.

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Donor Services

We help you connect to the causes you care about most by helping you create your own charitable fund or donate to a pooled fund.

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What is a Community Foundation?

Community Foundations are the area's leaders in philanthropy. We look to the long-term growth in Bay and Arenac counties to ensure there are always funds available to respond to pressing needs and take initiative for new opportunities.

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For more than 25 years, we have been supporting the philanthropic goals of our donors and the work of our local nonprofits. We don't know what future needs and opportunities will drive the future. But one thing is for sure: because of your generosity, Bay Area Community Foundation will be here!

"Let us be bold. Let us be brave. Let us be together." — Brad Henry

Our Recent Stories

Bay Commitment Students: Hope for the Future

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The Warren F. and Ruth P. Mandley Memorial Education Fund now supports one student each year with a $2,000 Bay Commitment Scholarship. Ledonna Husband is the first recipient and shares her experience starting college as a first-generation student.