Bay Area Community Foundation

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At Bay Area Community Foundation, we believe 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 most.

Grants

Each year, we award over $2 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 nearly 40 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!

“How wonderful it is that nobody needs to wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank

Our Recent Stories

Jerome Yantz, a champion for the underdog

Generosity Stories

It started with a conversation over a cup of coffee. In 2008, a group of business and education leaders in Bay County met to discuss how our community could better prepare our youth for the future. Among these leaders sat Jerome Yantz.