Bay Area Community Foundation Funds
Bay Area Community Foundation hosts a wide variety of funds to benefit Bay and Arenac counties. Funds include scholarships, donor advised funds, designated and agency funds, field of interest funds, and unrestricted funds. We maintain more than 350 funds to support arts and culture, community initiatives, education and youth, environment, health and wellness, human services, and recreation. Below you can sort by fund names or types, or you can search for a specific fund. If you need help finding a fund to donate to, please call us at 989-893-4438.
| Fund Name | Fund Description | Fund Type | Donate Now |
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| Educational Gift & Academic Awareness Commemorative Fund | Established from Erving G. Conklin's trust, this fund supports the Bay Commitment Scholarship which awards to first-generation college students studying at Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University. | Scholarship Fund | Donate Now |
| 211 of Northeast Michigan Designated Fund | This fund was created to support 211 Northeast Michigan's mission to provide callers with referrals and information to assist with essential needs such as food, healthcare, housing, and legal services. People can call 2-1-1 any time of day, any day to receive help. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Alan L. Bryant Leadership Scholarship | A thirty-eight-year employee of the Bay City Public Schools, Alan Bryant was respected and admired not only by his students, but also by their parents, the faculty, and his peers. His top priority was always “doing what’s right for kids.” The 25th student council of Western High School established this educational leadership award to honor their dedicated and beloved principal upon his retirement. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Albert O. and Lillian Rathke Educational Scholarship | Lillian Brechtel Rathke and her husband, Albert, were committed to improving life for others. Lillian was a elementary and special education teacher. Her belief in the importance of education led her to establish this scholarship through her will. She passed away on June 9, 1985 at the age of 95. Her memory, and that of her husband, lives on in the hearts of those who knew her and the many more whose lives have been enriched by her generosity. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Alpha Delta Kappa - Alpha Pi/Fidelis Gamma Chapter Scholarship | Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary sorority organized to recognize and support the efforts of outstanding women educators who are actively engaged in teaching, administration, or a specialized field of the teaching profession. Their focus is to build fellowship, promote high standards of education, support educational and charitable projects, sponsor scholarships, and contribute to work, understanding, goodwill, and peace. The Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa established this scholarship in 1993. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Alzheimer's Fund | In 1993, this fund was established by Joan and Terry Dardas in honor of Joan's mother who suffered from Alzheimer's. It provides grant funding for programs that assist those who struggle with dementia and Alzheimer's disease and their families. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| American Business Women's Association Scholarship Fund | The American Business Women’s Association brings together business women of diverse occupations and provides opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support, and national recognition. The Wenonah Charter Chapter started this scholarship fund to support female students in Bay County. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| American Red Cross Agency Fund- East Shoreline Chapter | American Red Cross East Central Bay provides disaster, health and safety, military communication, blood services, and emergency community services. This fund supports programs for residents of Bay County. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| American Red Cross Designated Fund- East Shoreline Chapter | American Red Cross East Central Bay provides disaster, health and safety, military communication, blood services, and emergency community services. This fund supports programs specifically for residents of Bay County. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Amy J. Brennan Memorial Scholarship | Amy J. Brennan was an honor graduate from Garber High School, a Northwood University graduate, and a member of the Mensa Society. Amy passed away suddenly in 2007, and this scholarship was established in memory and honor of her life. Those who loved her said that, in keeping with her Irish heritage, she was like a shamrock, with each petal representing her life—friends, family, and faith. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Animal Welfare Designated Fund | Established to address the ongoing needs of animals in our area, this fund awards grants to projects and programs that support the animals in Bay County through the Community Foundation's semiannual grant process. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Arenac Community Fund | In 2000, a group of committed civic leaders established this fund to ensure that there will always be a fund available to help Arenac County thrive. The committee is comprised of dedicated, local community members who volunteer their time and talents to host fundraising events and who are entrusted to review applications and make grant recommendations to enhance the quality of life and future vitality of Arenac County. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Arenac County Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund | The Arenac County Farm Bureau cares about the people of Arenac County, the future of its community and giving back. For many years, it has provided scholarships to Arenac County youth. To continue this tradition and to recognize Arenac County students for their hard work, this scholarship was created for students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture and related studies. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Arenac County Disaster Relief | Support relief efforts in Arenac County. | Donate Now | |
| Arenac County Health Improvement Endowment Fund | This fund awards grants to organizations focused on community-wide health in Arenac County through the Community Foundation's semiannual grant program and gives priority to programs or projects for at-risk or low-income residents | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Arenac County Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Fund | This fund awards grants through the Community Foundation's semiannual grant program to organizations working to benefit the health and wellness of Arenac County residents. Priority is given to programs that benefit the youth and seniors of the community. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Arenac County Historical Society Omer Courthouse Preservation Agency Fund | The Ye Olde Courthouse in Omer, formerly the Arenac County Courthouse, has withstood a cyclone, disastrous fires, floods, and ice storms. The building now serves as an historical museum as well as an event space. This fund was established to endow the proceeds from their fundraising activities to preserve this area's history for future generations. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Arenac County Historical Society Omer Courthouse Preservation Designated Fund | The Ye Olde Courthouse in Omer, formerly the Arenac County Courthouse, has withstood a cyclone, disastrous fires, floods, and ice storms. The building now serves as an historical museum as well as an event space. This fund was established to endow the proceeds from their fundraising activities to preserve this area's history for future generations. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Arenac County Scholarship Fund | With seed funding from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, the Au Gres-Sims and Standish-Sterling Community school districts created this scholarship fund to recognize the achievement and potential of Arenac County high school seniors. The Arenac Community Funds Committee matched the initial investment to leverage even greater impact for education in their community. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Art and Helen (Miller) Nickless Scholarship | Both raised in Bay City, Art and Helen Nickless were interested in the well-being of children and believed education was the key to unlocking the doors of the future. Thankful for their good fortune, Art and Helen wished to help those who otherwise would not be able to pursue a post-secondary education. It was their hope that the recipients of this award would someday give back to a community foundation so others may also benefit. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Arthur & Erma Rowley Family Fund | Arthur and Erma Rowley were loving parents who were active in the church and instilled a giving spirit in their sons, Paul and James Rowley. When Erma passed away, Paul and James established this fund in honor of their parents. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Art Hopp Leadership Scholarship | This scholarship was established in memory of Art Hopp, Pinconning's former police chief. He was very active in the area schools, started the Smart Moves program in Pinconning Area Schools, served on the board of directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Bay County, and was one of the founders of Pinconning's Boys & Girls Club. To honor his dedication to the community, this scholarship awards to Pinconning area seniors who also give back to their community through service. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Arthur H. Cansfield Educational Scholarship | This scholarship honors the memory of Arthur H. Cansfield, best remembered as the first principal at T.L. Handy High School, serving from 1948 until 1963. Before that, Mr. Cansfield was a physical education instructor and coach at what was then known as Handy Junior High School. To honor his work with the school, this scholarship awards to students who attended Handy Middle School. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Ashley Smith Memorial Scholarship | Craig Smith established this scholarship in loving memory of his wife, Ashley Smith. A longtime teacher at Standish Elementary, Ashley understood the value and power of education. This scholarship honors her memory by supporting Standish-Sterling High School seniors pursuing post-secondary education. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Auburn Jaycees Educational Scholarship | The Auburn Jaycees seek to serve their community while helping develop management skills and individual growth for each member. Comprised of men and women ages 21 to 40, the Auburn Jaycees were established in 1962 and are most known for being a co-sponsor of the Auburn Cornfest held each July. This scholarship honors graduates in the Bay City Western High School district that volunteer at a Jaycees event. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay City Public Schools Work-Based Learning Educ. Fund | Work-based learning co-ops allow students to gain valuable experience with supervised work. This fund supports Bay City Public Schools programs to prepare students for employment by allowing them to practice and learn in the classroom while developing worker competencies through training on the job. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Peggy Rowley Music, Arts, and Culture Enrichment Fund | This fund allows for new arts opportunities and initiatives through grants to local nonprofit organizations and can offer arts education to our children, ensure artists and cultural groups have a secure space to live and work, and maintain public entertainment facilities our entire community and visitors alike can enjoy. | Field of Interest | Donate Now |
| Bangor Township Schools Scholarship Fund | Staff of Bangor Township Schools believe that education is a process of human interaction through which individuals grow in their understanding of themselves and the environment. They established this scholarship in 2008 to help John Glenn High School seniors achieve their post-secondary education goals and become responsible, lifelong learners who respect and appreciate individuals’ differences within an ever-changing society. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay Area Chamber Beautification Fund | This fund supports Bay Area Chamber of Commerce projects that improve parks, parcels of land, or other areas deemed by the Chamber that impact the visual appeal of accessible properties. The goal is to make the area inviting and visually appealing for residents and visitors alike. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Scholarship | The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce works to bring together businesses and community members for the economic growth and well-being of the Bay Area. A well-educated workforce is a key component to a thriving community. As such, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation established this scholarship to support students pursuing a college degree in business. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Dow Bay Area Family YMCA Agency Fund | The Bay Area Family YMCA's mission is to put Christian principles into place through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. This fund was established to support its efforts to strengthen the foundations of our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Dow Bay Area Family YMCA Designated Fund | The Bay Area Family YMCA's mission is to put Christian principles into place through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. This fund was established to support its efforts to strengthen the foundations of our community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay Area Runner's Club Scholarship | Bay Area Runner’s Club (BARC) established this fund in 2010 to raise the awareness of the need for physical activity in everyone’s life. BARC believes in the importance of strong role models in our communities and in encouraging students to achieve their very best. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay Area USBC Bowling Association "Wallace E. Matthew" Scholarship | Wallace E. Matthew was a member of the board of directors of the Bay City Bowling Association for more than forty years and served as secretary for thirty-five years. In recognition of his contributions and service, the Bay Area USBC Bowling Association established this scholarship in his memory. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay Area Women's Center Agency Fund | This Bay Area Women's Center fund was established to support its mission of eliminating domestic violence and sexual assault. The fund allows the Center to offer free-of-charge crisis intervention, advocacy, and save haven to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as violence prevention education to the community. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Bay Area Women's Center Designated Fund | This Bay Area Women's Center fund was established to support its mission of eliminating domestic violence and sexual assault. The fund allows the Center to offer free-of-charge crisis intervention, advocacy, and save haven to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, as well as violence prevention education to the community. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay Arts Council Agency Fund | Started in 1978, the Bay Arts Council is a group of dedicated volunteers who seek to promote, present, and provide a home for the arts in Bay County. This fund helps to support the Council's collaboration with arts organizations in the community to bring arts and cultural events and experiences to the community. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Bay Arts Council Designated Fund | Started in 1978, the Bay Arts Council is a group of dedicated volunteers who seek to promote, present, and provide a home for the arts in Bay County. This fund helps to support the Council's collaboration with arts organizations in the community to bring arts and cultural events and experiences to the community. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay City - City Hall Maintenance and Restoration Fund | Bay City's City Hall was constructed in 1896 and is a renowned example of Richardson Architecture that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a significant landmark in Bay City, and this fund supports the maintenance and restoration of city hall and its grounds. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay City Central High School Class of 1960 | The Bay City Central High School Class of 1960 established this fund to honor and celebrate the lives of their graduates. They want current graduates to embrace the bond they will share as alumni. While much has changed since the Class of 1960 was in school, they have much in common with graduating seniors. They sat in the same classrooms, walked the same halls, played sports, joined clubs, and studied many of the same subjects. The Class of 1960 believes that helping a Bay City Central student grow and learn through college and trade school scholarships is a great way to celebrate their common bond, even with the decades of separation. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay City Central Promise Scholarship Fund | Bay City Central High School students benefit from the generosity of school alumni, friends, and faculty who created the Bay City Central Promise Scholarship Fund. These individuals are passionate about education and care deeply about Central High students. They want to minimize financial barriers to achieving a post-secondary education because education should be possible for all students. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay City Civitan/Marcella Barber Scholarship | A true Civitan, Marcella Barber was associated with the Bay City Civitan Club in various ways from its creation until the time of her death. Marcella lent a hand to the Club even before women were allowed to be members. Once women were accepted, she joined the organization and held various offices at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Fellow members described Marcella as having a heart of gold. This fund honors Marcella and the good works of the Bay City Civitan Club. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay City Kiwanis Educational Scholarship | The Bay City Kiwanis Club is a community service club that was chartered in January 1917 and seeks to support our community through local projects for youth and the handicapped. They established this scholarship fund in 1985 to support students from Bay County. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay City Parks Fund | This fund benefits special projects related to Bay City Parks to make Bay City a vibrant place to live and visit. The City of Bay City Parks Division manages 238 acres of parkland and related facilities including twenty-five individual park areas and ten miles of the Riverwalk and Railtrail pathways. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay City Players Agency Fund | As Michigan's longest continuously operating community theater, the Bay City Players is dedicated to providing high-quality theatrical experiences for the entertainment, education, and enrichment of the community. This fund helps to offer exciting, intimate, and relevant theatre experiences for Bay Area residents. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Bay City Players Designated Fund | As Michigan's longest continuously operating community theater, the Bay City Players is dedicated to providing high-quality theatrical experiences for the entertainment, education, and enrichment of the community. This fund helps to offer exciting, intimate, and relevant theatre experiences for Bay Area residents. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay City Western Booster Club Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship was established to honor all of the volunteer members of the Booster Club, both past and present, for their dedication and support of students at Bay City Western High School. These engaged volunteers strive to make high school the best possible experience for Western students. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay Commitment College Access Network Endowment Fund | Established by a grassroots group of business and academic leaders who envisioned a successful community anchored in advanced education for all, this fund supports local efforts to dramatically increase the post-secondary/college completion rates of Bay and Arenac residents. It provides funding for coordinated programs, services, and resources to help students of all ages overcome barriers to pursuing post-secondary educational opportunities. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay Commitment College Access Network | This fund was established by business and academic leaders who understood a successful community is anchored in quality advanced education for all students, particularly first-generation college students. Not only is it a matter of education, it’s an issue of social equity and smart economic development. This fund supports local efforts to dramatically increase the post-secondary/college completion rates of first-generation students. Research shows that these students are at a distinct disadvantage in gaining access to post-secondary education. Even those who overcome the barriers and do enroll have difficulty remaining enrolled and attaining a degree compared to their peers. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay Commitment Scholarship Fund | The Bay Commitment Scholarship was started by visionaries and philanthropists that sought to build our community's education attainment levels. Each year, this fund awards $2,000 each up to 100 first-generation college students in Bay County pursuing a degree or certificate at either Saginaw Valley State University or Delta College. A first-generation college student is one whose parents or guardians do not hold bachelor's degrees. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay Community Tennis Association Endowment Fund | The fund supports the mission of the Bay Community Tennis Association to promote health, fitness, and athletic excellence in the Bay City area through development and maintenance of high-quality tennis courts suitable for both competitive and recreational use. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay County 4-H Agency Endowment Fund | As an extension of Michigan State University, Bay County 4-H offers a rich learning environment with a learn-by-doing approach. This fund supports the group's programs in a diverse range of interest areas including science and technology, clothing and textiles, goal-setting and self-discipline, teamwork, and more. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Bay County 4-H Designated Endowment Fund | As an extension of Michigan State University, Bay County 4-H offers a rich learning environment with a learn-by-doing approach. This fund supports the group's programs in a diverse range of interest areas including science and technology, clothing and textiles, goal-setting and self-discipline, teamwork, and more. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay County Civic Arena Endowment Fund | The Bay County Civic Arena is home to many hockey and skating teams with two indoor ice rinks that are open year-round. This fund supports ongoing programming for the arena for public skating, lessons, and special events. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay County Dental Auxiliary Scholarship | The Bay County Dental Auxiliary established this scholarship to acknowledge those who understand the importance of achieving optimal dental health. The Auxiliary believes that those pursuing a dental career should use their knowledge and expertise to treat dental disease and educate the public on the importance of preventive dentistry. This scholarship supports that work by awarding to individuals pursuing a career in the dentistry field. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay County Habitat for Humanity Designated Fund | Working with Habitat for Humanity's vision for a world where everyone has a decent place to live, this fund was established to support the ongoing efforts to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope in Bay County. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay County Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Fund | Through the Community Foundation's semiannual grant process, this fund awards to projects and organizations working to promote the health and wellness of youth and seniors in Bay County. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay County Home Builders Association Fund | The Home Builders Association of Bay County is a not-for-profit corporation that provides services to professionals in the construction and building industry. The Association desires to be prominent in the community, have a positive image, and provide for affordable, reasonable, and quality housing for Bay County residents. To further their commitment to this area, it established an unrestricted fund to support community needs and opportunities both now and for the future. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Bay County Library Designated Fund | Libraries are cultural hubs that transform our community by providing vital opportunities to connect people, ideas, and information. This fund was established to support ongoing program and operational needs of the Bay County Library System. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay County Make-A-Wish Endowment Fund | This fund was established to receive donations from area citizens to create sustainable resources for the Bay County Make-A-Wish program. This program helps dreams come true for children battling critical illnesses and builds hope and strength. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay County Medical Society Auxiliary Merit Fund | One of the purposes of the Bay County Medical Society Alliance is to assist the Bay County Medical Society in the protection of public health and the advancement of health education in medicine. In order to encourage students to enter the fields of nursing, medicine, and physical therapy, this fund was established by the Alliance in 1992. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay County Vietnam Veterans Monument Fund | This fund supports maintenance and repairs of the Bay County Vietnam Veterans Monument located in Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City. The memorial honors those from the community who served in the Vietnam War. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| BaySail Designated Endowment Fund | BaySail provides unique sailing experiences and educational voyages aboard its schooners the Appledore IV and the Appledore V. More than 44,000 students have come aboard the ships to participate in education programs that enhance classroom lessons, introduce new ideas, and build the foundation for creating lifelong stewards of the Great Lakes. This endowment fund provides support for BaySail to continue to offer these opportunities to our community. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bernard & Rosemarie Surath Fund | Inspired through Bernard's connection to the Community Foundation serving on the board of trustees, Bernard and Rosemarie chose to establish an unrestricted fund in 1987 to provide funds for the community's unforeseen needs and opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Beth Pawlak Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 1998 by family and friends to honor Beth, a bright, athletic twenty-year-old, who was killed in an automobile accident on February 1, 1998. Beth was a 1995 Bay City Central High School graduate and an active member of the school’s basketball, volleyball, and softball teams. At the time of her death, Beth was studying to be an elementary teacher at Central Michigan University and was a member of the women’s softball team and the National Honor Society. This scholarship honors applicants who strive to reach their best academically and athletically and who help bring out the best in others. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bay County Agency Fund | This fund was established to support the programs and operations of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region. This nonprofit provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Bay County Designated Fund | This fund was established to support the programs and operations of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Great Lakes Bay Region. This nonprofit provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Birney Park Designated Fund | One of Bay City's oldest parks, Birney Park is three acres with a playground, covered pavilion, barbecues, and mature trees. The endowment fund was established to maintain the fountain at the park's center. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bob and Ann Brobst Memorial Educational Fund | Bob and Ann Brobst were both active members in the Harbor Beach Rotary Club and both Paul Harris fellows, working on many projects in the area of youth exchange. After their unexpected death in 1993 due to a car accident, the club established a fund in their name to honor their memory and dedication to Rotary. The fund supports the club's youth exchange program by providing scholarships for travel for outbound students in the program. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Boy's and Girl's Club of Bay County Agency | This fund supports the ongoing efforts of the Boys and Girls Club of the Great Lakes Bay Region to provide young people with a fun, safe, and constructive after-school environment. Through their programming, they build character and strengthen life skills, giving youth a space for a "club" of their own. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Boy's and Girl's Club of Bay County Designated Fund | This fund supports the ongoing efforts of the Boys and Girls Club of the Great Lakes Bay Region to provide young people with a fun, safe, and constructive after-school environment. Through their programming, they build character and strengthen life skills, giving youth a space for a "club" of their own. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Boutell Family Fund | The Boutell family has a long history in Bay City and has been active in the Bay City community both through owning numerous business and buildings and by giving back to local nonprofits. The family established this fund in 1993 so that there would always be unrestricted funds available to meet the most pressing needs and promising opportunities of the time. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Bradley J. Johnson Educational Scholarship | This scholarship was established by family and friends in memory of Bradley James Johnson, who was killed in an automobile accident in 1992, two weeks before he would have graduated from Garber High School. This scholarship aims to give encouragement to students who may have struggled academically for any reason such as family or peer issues, illness, or other factors outside of school. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Brennan Family Fund | This Donor Advised Fund allows those who create a fund to have ongoing involvement in the use of its designated programs. The donors work with our staff, identifying ways to use dollars from the Donor Advised Fund to address the issues and needs they care about most. Recommendations are submitted to the local board for approval and the grant dollars are then distributed to the selected programs. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Brett N. Alvesteffer Memorial Educational Scholarship | Brett N. Alvesteffer was a bright, energetic, outstanding young man, cherished by his family and friends and remembered for his kindness to anyone in need of help or encouragement. Brett strove for academic excellence, provided service to others, and always performed to the best of his ability. His passion for writing stories and poems was inspired by his love of family, friends, and nature. Brett was a true lover of life’s adventures and is sadly missed by all who knew him after his life was cut short at the age of twelve. This scholarship honors his memory by providing the opportunity of education to other students. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Camp Fish Tales Designated Fund | Camp Fish Tales is a barrier-free and wheelchair accessible camp located in Bay County between Linwood and Pinconning. Its mission is to provide a unique and exciting outdoor learning experience for individuals with special needs where they can interact and develop skills that enhance their health, abilities, independence, and quality of life. This fund was established to help support the operations of Camp Fish Tales programs and to maintain the many buildings and structures owned by the camp including the lodging, pavilions, beach, and other amenities. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Carmona Family Fund | Scott and Nancy Carmona established this fund to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Carol C. Noeske Arenac County Disability Fund | This fund was originally established to support Arenac County Blair Society for Crippled Children and Adults. After the organization ceased operations in 1994, the fund became a part of the Community Foundation's semiannual grants and awards to projects and programs that serve the needs of persons with physical or mental disabilities, their families, and associates in Arenac County. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Carolyn Wierda Bay Commitment Fund | Carolyn Wierda, past superintendent of Bay City Public Schools, has always been passionate about education in the Bay County community. She was key player in creating the Bay Commitment Scholarship program at Bay Area Community Foundation. Upon her retirement in 2009, the community established this fund in her honor through donations from friends, family, and colleagues. This fund is designated to support the Bay Commitment Scholarship for first-generation college students. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Carroll Park Designated Endowment Fund | Located on the eastside of Bay City, Carroll Park is a 13.7 acre park and the oldest platted park in the city. It's a favorite among residents to picnic, play, and enjoy the duck pond and bridge. This endowment fund was established to help pay for maintenance of the park and its facilities. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Cassidy Christie Memorial Scholarship | Cassidy Christie, whose memory is honored with this scholarship, is remembered for her smile, bravery, incredible poise for someone so young, and her ability to make everyone else smile and feel good about themselves. At the age of ten, she was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer. Cassidy lost a fast, furious, and hard-fought battle with cancer just eleven months later. While alive, Cassidy insisted that her family and friends be happy and dream big. Through this scholarship, her family hopes that others will see their dreams come true. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Catherine and John Maser Au Gres Library Fund | Longtime residents of Au Gres, Catherine and John Maser owned and operated the Au Gres Telephone Company, providing service in Au Gres and Omer. Catherine was in charge of the switchboard and bookkeeping, and John was the "telephone man." They were both active in the community and chose to start this fund to benefit the Au Gres public and high school libraries. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Catherine and John Maser Historic Preservation Fund | Longtime residents of Au Gres, Catherine and John Maser found the area's history to be of great importance. They were very active in the community and chose to establish this fund to support the maintenance and repairs of historically significant buildings in Arenac County. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Catherine and John Maser Scholarship Fund | Longtime residents of Au Gres, Catherine and John Maser owned and operated the Au Gres Telephone Company, providing service in Au Gres and Omer. Catherine was in charge of the switchboard and bookkeeping, and John was the “telephone man.” They were entrepreneurs who built their business to over 1,000 customers before selling it in 1978. Both were active in their community and their church. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Catherine Jean MacDonald Memorial Scholarship | Catherine Jean MacDonald was a fifth grade math teacher at Bangor Central whose interests reached far beyond general education. She was an advocate for educational television and was appointed by the State of Michigan to the State Working Committee for Education Television, which developed the Delta College and Educational Television Channel. This scholarship honors her love of the arts and supports students who intend to study theater, arts, music, dance, public TV, or public radio. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Chalmer A. Young Memorial Educational Scholarship | Chalmer Young's tenure with the Bay City Central High School began with teaching social studies but evolved to counseling and guidance. When he retired, he was the director of pupil personnel. But his commitment to the students didn't stop with academics—he also drove a school bus and coached football, basketball, and baseball having excelled in high school and college athletics himself. During retirement, Mr. Young enjoyed the challenges and relaxation of fly fishing and golfing. This fund was created by his friends and family to honor and continue his work with youth in the community. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Charles and Morrow Ford Bay Commitment Scholarship Fund | Both from Bay City, Charles and Morrow Ford opened and owned Ford Clothing, Co. and Lady Fords which were Bay City staples for many years. They were active in many local boards and clubs as well as at their church, First Presbyterian Church in Bay City. This fund, established in their honor, helps young individuals pursue their academic dreams. This scholarship supports the Bay Commitment Scholarship for first-generation college students attending Saginaw Valley State University or Delta College. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Charles Ford College Access Endowment Fund | Charles Ford was an active community member of Bay City for much of his life, owning and operating Ford Clothing Co. and Lady Fords, serving on the board of many local organizations, and participating in many local clubs. He and his wife Morrow Ford were passionate about giving back and established this fund through a charitable gift annuity to help increase access to college for local residents. | Designated | Donate Now |
| Charles Shirley Avery Fund | Charles Shirley Avery established this fund in 1991 to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Christina M. Goyett Memorial Scholarship | Christina “Chrissy” Goyett graduated from John Glenn High School in 2010 after having been on the girls swim team for all four years. At Bowling Green State University, she was a member of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority and was very active in volunteering for Relay for Life, Autism Speaks, and leadership programs. She had decided to be an educator of children with autism just prior to an automobile accident that look the lives of Christina and two of her sorority sisters in March of 2012. She is remembered for her “Live, Laugh, Love” approach to life. This scholarship was started by her loving family and friends to pass forward the gift of education to which Christina would have devoted her life. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Civic League of Bay County | The Civic League of Bay County has served Bay County since 1907 with the mission to: beautify the city, provide nursing care and counseling to Bay City families, support nonprofit organizations in Bay County, and assist women and children. This field of interest fund continues this strong legacy of caring for our community. | Field of Interest | Donate Now |
| Clair A. and Hannah White Educational Scholarship | Clair White held two statewide offices: Michigan State University Board of Trustees and Wayne State Board of Governors. He was also active in the happenings of Bay City, always questioning decisions made in the public arena. Hannah was active in many home economic organizations and ran the first nursery for the Bay City Public Schools for working mothers in World War II. For a combined total of 67 years, they both taught in Bay City public and parochial schools and Bangor Township schools. The Clair and Hannah White Scholarship was established in 1992 by their sons in recognition of their parents’ years of community involvement. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Coach's Champions Scholarship Fund | The Coach’s Champions Scholarship was established by Coach Dean Richards to honor the memory of past players and loved ones. These fine young men were true champions: Eric Richards, Ryan Curry, Dave and Dan Goetz, E.J. Kish, Dan McKenzie, Mike Majchrzak, and Craig Warmbier. These special young men always embodied the champion spirit and brought out the best in others. This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of these outstanding young men to encourage others to be “champions” in their selected field of study. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Come Play by the Bay Playscape Fund | Operated and maintained by the Friends of the Bay City State Park, the Come Play by the Bay playscape is open year-round for children and families to enjoy at the Bay City State Park. This fund supports maintenance and repairs of the playscape and surrounding area. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Community Advancement Network Fund | This fund was created to provide grants to support training and capacity building for Bay County area non-profits. Grants from this fund are approved by the CAN operating committee of which BACF representative has a vote. | Field of Interest Fund | Not Available |
| Community Initiative | The Community Initiative Fund supports projects and programs which benefit Bay County through the Foundation's semiannual grant program. Grants are made in the interest areas of arts & culture, community initiatives, education & youth, environment, health & wellness, human services, and recreation. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| COVID-19 Community Response Fund - Bay | The COVID-19 Response Funds will provide flexible resources to organizations in Bay County working with communities who are impacted by coronavirus and the economic consequences of this outbreak. | Project | Donate Now |
| D and J Blecke Donor Advised Fund | David and Janalou Blecke have always been active in the region and wanted to make sure that they'd always be able to help and make an impact in the area. They chose to establish this fund to practice good stewardship and allow their fund to grow to make an even bigger impact. "People like to give time. That's great. But you can't multiply time. Money grows, and you can do good things with money that grows," Janalou said. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Dale Martin Family Educational Scholarship | In 1985, Bay City Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Dale Martin established this fund on behalf of his children: Christopher, Jeffrey, Melanie, and Daniel. This scholarship awards to students who attended Linsday Elementary School, commemorating the excellent education all four Martin children received at the school. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Damon A. Simon Memorial Scholarship Fund | Damon A. Simon was a dedicated leader in the Essexville-Hampton Schools. He started and ended his twenty-eight-year career as director of guidance counseling and, in between, was the first principal of Cramer Junior High School for twelve years. Damon was one of the key team members who opened Garber High School in 1964. Following his retirement in 1991, he remained extremely busy with volunteer activities at Bay Medical Center, Riverside Senior Center, and First Presbyterian Church. Established in 2011 on the second anniversary of his passing, this scholarship honors his dedication and long history of leadership and service to Essexville-Hampton Schools. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Danette DeCorte and Emilee Prime Scholarship Fund | Danette and Emilee were two inspiring nineteen-year-olds who loved life and all it had to offer. Both graduated from Bay City Central High School in 2009 with honors and were members of Central’s basketball and volleyball teams. On February 26, 2011, Danette and Emilee were killed in a tragic car accident. At the time of their deaths, Danette was attending Saginaw Valley State University, and Emilee was attending Delta College. Emilee’s goal in life was to become a veterinarian, and Danette’s goal was to become a lawyer. These girls will live on in the hearts of the DeCorte and Prime families who started this scholarship in memory of their daughters. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Daniel B. MacKenzie Memorial Scholarship | Daniel B. MacKenzie was an intelligent student and a gifted athlete who is remembered as a loyal and trusted friend. Daniel was killed in an automobile accident in November 1997. The MacKenzie family, along with the coaching staff at Western High School, created this fund in his memory. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Danielle DeWyse Special Scholarship | Mr. & Mrs. DeWyse established this fund in 2009 in memory of their daughter, Danielle Rose, who had special needs. They were blessed to have many caring and dedicated people who helped meet both her medical and educational needs. They established this scholarship and are passionate about supporting others in hopes that the candidate will pay it forward and eventually help others in return. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| David and Marika McCann Scholarship | David was the valedictorian of the Bay City Central Class of 1996 and a graduate of MSU's Class of 2000. This scholarship was created to encourage high performing/community-minded students to attend MSU. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| David J. English Memorial Scholarship Fund | David was a fourth-grade honor roll student at Bangor West Elementary who excelled in academics. He died in 2012 after a courageous battle with a malignant brain tumor diagnosed in 2010. During his short life, he always helped others. His family started this scholarship in his memory and hopes it will serve to continue his legacy of helping. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| David and Suzann Jensen Family Fund | David and Suzann Jensen established this fund in 2000 to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Dee Dee and Richard Wacksman STEM Scholarship Fund | Dee Dee and Richard Wacksman started this scholarship to support Bay County residents interested in studying science, technology, engineering, or math in college. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Disability Services Resource Center Endowment Fund | Since 1993, Disability Services Resource Center has been helping people with disabilities to experience the rich rewards of daily living. This designated fund supports its mission to serve individuals who are temporarily or permanently disabled with awareness, support, and recreational opportunities. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Do-All Designated Fund | Do-All, Inc. supports individuals with disabilities in leading self-sufficient lives through employment training, personal and social adjustment services, work readiness, and art instruction. This endowment helps Do-All, Inc. to continue its mission for all individuals to live, work, and play in their community. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Dobson Heavy Haul Fund | Dobson Heavy Haul, now known as Dobson Industrial, chose to show the leadership's commitment to the Bay Area community by establishing an unrestricted fund so that there would always be funds available to meet community needs and take advantage of promising opportunities for the area to thrive. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Dr. Donald and Carol Garvin Fund | Dr. Donald Byron Garvin was a dedicated physician who served in the Air Force in 1955 and held practices in Brazil, Indiana, and Bay City, Michigan. After retirement, he returned to Indiana, but while here, he fell in love with the Bay Area community and chose to start an unrestricted fund with his wife of the time to help the area thrive in the future. "I see it as a way to give something back to a community that has been very good to me," Dr. Garvin said. "Although Bay City is an adopted town for me, I think those of us who have lived elsewhere may actually be more appreciative of the potential here." | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Dr. Bernhardt & Suzie Pederson Family Fund | While neither Dr. Bernhardt nor Suzanne Pederson are originally from the area, they lived in Bay City for forty years together, raised their four children here, and made it their home. Together, they established and ran a successful medical practice and actively contributed to the Bay Area. Suzanne was a former board member of Bay Area Community Foundation and also served on the boards of the Bay City Public Schools, the YMCA, Bay City Rotary Club, and more. It was important to them to continue to give back to the community, and so they established this unrestricted fund for their impact to continue on, forever. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Dr. Tyre Jones Fund | Dr. Tyre K. Jones, a board-certified radiologist and doctor, established this fund in 1993 to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Donald C. Nichols Designated Fund | Originally established to honor Donald C. Nichols, who spearheaded the Bay City Country Club Caddie Scholarship, this fund supports the Community Foundation's Bay Commitment program. The Bay Commitment scholarship awards to first-generation college students from Bay County that attend either Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Doner Family Scholarship Fund | The Boys and Girls Club of the Great Lakes Bay Region inspires and enables young people to reach their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens. The Doner family established this fund in 2002 to benefit Bay County youth, who were members of the Boys and Girls Club, to help them on their educational journey. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Dorothy I. Piering Scholarship | Dorothy Piering was born and raised in Bay City and enjoyed flower gardening, riding her bike, and walking her dog. She worked as a secretary at Dow Chemical Company for 30 years. After she retired, she worked for several law firms until she was diagnosed with cancer. She believed in the goodness of young people and chose to establish this fund in 2000 to offer financial assistance for students entering an administrative, legal, or paralegal field. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Dow communityGives | Funded by Dow, this fund creates an opportunity for youth sports teams, service clubs, and groups in Bay and Arenac counties to earn funding for priority projects through volunteerism. This is accomplished through awarding grants to K-12 aged groups that complete a pre-approved volunteer activity in the community. | Field of Interest Fund | Not Available |
| Dow Corning Employees Educational Scholarship | This scholarship was established to honor the hard work of past Dow Corning employees and to benefit youth seeking post-secondary education from Arenac, Bay, or Tuscola counties. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Duke Pride Scholarship Program | Sparked from a vision to provide each graduating senior with a scholarship, this fund was established by Essexville-Hampton Public Schools to begin awarding annual scholarships. They continue to fundraise to make this vision a reality, because they believe in making post-secondary education available to all students. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Michael and Carol Dwan Family Donor Advised Fund | When Michael Dwan passed away in 2007, the family established this donor advised fund to honor his and his wife's commitment to the community. Michael clerked for Chief Justice Kavanugh of the State of Michigan Supreme Court, served as Assistant Prosecutor for Kalamazoo County, and held a private practice in Saginaw. He served on many local boards and loved to sail. Since it has been established, the family has directed charitable disbursements to a variety of projects in the community. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Edmond H. Borgioli Educational Scholarship | Edmond H. Borgioli was principal of Kolb Elementary School in Bay City for twenty-one years, retiring from that position in 1976. To honor the understanding, patience, and love which he showed his students, the Edmond H. Borgioli Educational Award was created by his friends to allow his name and ideals to have a continuing role in the education of our youth. The award originated in 1976 and became a part of Bay Area Community Foundation in 1989. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Elizabeth and Craig Cooley Scholarship Fund | Between the two of them, Elizabeth and Craig Cooley raised and educated eight children, a few of whom had learning disabilities. They believe that hard work, persistence, and tenacity in pursuit of a chosen vocation can be more important than top grades. They established this scholarship fund to honor students with vision and self-motivation. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Elizabeth C. Heath Scholarship | Elizabeth Heath was a native of Bay City who, for thirty-five years, taught kindergarten and first grade classes at Kolb and McKinley elementary schools. She found her work fulfilling and enjoyed the innocence of the children. Although she moved to Alma, Bettie still called Bay County home and wished to support our community’s youth through this scholarship. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Elizabeth J. Husband Fund | Elizabeth J. Husband was a lifelong resident of Bay County who found joy in working with local nonprofits to distribute holiday gifts and toys to children and their families. After her passing in 2005, this fund was created to honor her love of the holidays. Each year, these holiday grants bring joy and peace to families. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Emilee Ann Prime Veterinary Field Educational Scholarship | Emilee was an outstanding and beautiful young lady who was loved by many. She graduated with honors from Bay City Central High School in 2009 and went on to attend Delta College. Her love of animals led her to be involved with the Humane Society of Bay County and pursue her dream of becoming a veterinarian. Emilee passed away at nineteen years old in an automobile accident in 2011. Her family members and the Humane Society of Bay County started this scholarship to honor her memory. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Environmental Endowment Fund | Supported by several donors, this fund awards grants through the Foundation's semiannaul grant program for efforts that educate and engage citizens; evaluate, protect, and improve natural areas and resources; or build healthy, sustainable communities. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Eric James Blair Memorial Donor Advised | This fund honors the memory of Eric James Blair who drowned in the Red Cedar River in East Lansing after a night of drinking at college. His mother said she created this fund not only to honor his memory but also to provide assistance to kids who struggle in school the way Eric did. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| F.P. Horak Company - Frederick Douglas and Natalia Ruth Horak Memorial Scholarship Fund | The F.P. Horak Company - Frederick Douglas and Natalia Ruth Horak Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by the officers and shareholders of the company in memory of Fritz and Lucy Horak’s children, Natalia and Frederick. Natalia was a sophomore at Bay City Western High School when she passed away from meningitis in 2001. She was an excellent student with an exuberant personality. She won varsity letters in swimming and golf and was an avid downhill skier. Her brother, Fred, passed away the following year as the result of an automobile accident. Fred was a senior at Bay City Western High School and an accomplished golfer who was a four-year varsity letter winner. Fred enjoyed hunting and fly-fishing with his dad, and was also an avid downhill skier. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| First Presbyterian Church - Bay City Designated Fund | First Presbyterian Church of Bay City is committed to providing relevant and engaging worship, offering quality educational opportunities, creating a culture of acceptance where differences are valued, and fostering connections to one another. This designated fund supports the church's programs and outreach activities. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Garnett and Elmie Compeau Family Fund | Garnett and Elmie Compeau were known as kind and giving individuals by those who knew them best. Inspired by travel, education, and learning, they cared about their community and the people in it. | Unrestricted Fund | Donate Now |
| Huntington Bank Educational Scholarship | Scholarship | Donate Now | |
| Flood Family Historic Preservation Fund | Through their estate, a gift was ultimately made to Bay Area Community Foundation to further support their love of Bay City. The Garnett and Elmie Compeau Family Fund will now inspire other donors as well as make positive and lasting change in our community through grant awards. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #103, Benevolent Scholarship | The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #103 is comprised of men and women who have dedicated their lives to protecting and serving Bay County. Its members took the philosophy of caring for others from the streets to the classroom with the creation of a scholarship to benefit Bay County students who have been involved in the community. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #103, Jack Sebald Scholarship | Jack Sebald, a fourteen-year employee and a member of the Bay City Fraternal Order of the Police, worked with the schools in Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE), earned a Police Courageous Service Medal, two life-saving awards, and a Medal of Valor from the Bay City Fire Department. He was working with the Bay Area Community Foundation to set up this fund when he passed away in February of 1990 at the age of thirty-eight. In his honor, the fund was named for him. The scholarship was established to assist children and grandchildren of Bay City police officers in achieving their academic dreams. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Fred C. & Joyce Cook Family Fund | Fred and Joyce Cook have always been active in the Bay Area community, most notably by serving on the boards for Boys and Girls Club and the Bay Area Women's Center. Both of them and their children and grandchildren were raised in Bay City, and they want to help their community thrive. They established this fund in 2002 to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Frederick & Elizabeth Fitzhugh Fund | Frederick and Elizabeth Fitzhugh established this fund in 1987 to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Frederick Kindinger Scholarship | Frederick Lewis Kindinger, born in Cleveland, Ohio, was the oldest of six sons and three sisters and grew up during the Great Depression. He wanted to go to college after high school, but money wasn’t available. Fred first worked in a foundry and went on to work for Consumers Power as a meter reader, where he enjoyed his job until health issues caused his retirement in 1969. He was an intelligent, caring, thoughtful, and helpful person. This scholarship was established from his trusts when he passed away so that others could live his dream of attending college. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Friends of the Arenac Heritage Route Authority | The Friends of the Arenac Heritage Route Authority operate and maintain the Standish Historical Depot, a visitor and information center for Arenac County and Northeast Michigan. The Depot is on the National Registry of Historic Places and was restored in 2007. This fund supports the Depot's event programming and maintenance needs. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Friends of the Foundation Fund | The Friends of the Foundation Fund ensures that our Bay Area will always have philanthropic resources available to respond to future needs in the community. The Foundation evaluates all aspects of community well-being including arts and culture, economic development, education, environment, health and human services, recreation, and community initiatives. This unrestricted fund allows Bay Area Community Foundation flexibility to allow the Board of Trustees and staff to use their knowledge and expertise to determine which projects or efforts will be most impactful for our community. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Friends of the Historic Masonic Temple Endowment | The Friends of the Historic Masonic Temple exists to restore and preserve the historic former Masonic Temple of Bay City for use as an arts education and performance space. This fund provides ongoing support for educational programs, public performances, and the maintenance of this historic building. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Friends of the Pere Marquette Depot Designated Fund | The Pere Marquette Depot, now home to the Bay Area Community Foundation, was originally a train station for the Pere Marquette Railroad Company. It was rescued from damage caused by years of neglect and fully restored in 2008 thanks to a group of dedicated volunteers and fundraisers. This fund supports maintenance and repairs for the building so this Bay County landmark can continue to be protected and preserved. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Friends of Pine Ridge Cemetery Agency Endowment Fund | This fund was established by the Friends of Pine Ridge Cemetery to provide funding for the care and keeping of the historic cemetery. Pine Ridge, Bay City’s oldest cemetery, was established in 1858 by Judge James Birney III, and was the first cemetery to officially document burials. Ownership of the cemetery by the Birney family continued until 1900, when it was sold to George W. Ames. In subsequent years, the cemetery was abandoned. The Friends of Pine Ridge Cemetery and its dedicated volunteers work to maintain and restore this historic resting place. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Friends of Pine Ridge Cemetery Designated Fund | This fund was established by the Friends of Pine Ridge Cemetery to provide funding for the care and keeping of the historic cemetery. Pine Ridge, Bay City’s oldest cemetery, was established in 1858 by Judge James Birney III, and was the first cemetery to officially document burials. Ownership of the cemetery by the Birney family continued until 1900, when it was sold to George W. Ames. In subsequent years, the cemetery was abandoned. The Friends of Pine Ridge Cemetery and its dedicated volunteers work to maintain and restore this historic resting place. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Gary E. and Barbara Tabor Bosco Donor Advised Fund | Gary Bosco is a well-established attorney in Bay City, and his wife, Barbara, runs Herman Hiss & Company alongside her brother. Both active in giving their time to the community, they established this fund to continue to give back to their community. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| GED Testing Program Fund | Obtaining a GED allows for many more work opportunities for area residents. Once an individual has studied and taken practice tests, this fund removes financial barriers for the individual by paying for each of the four tests needed to obtain a GED. | Project Fund (non-endowed) | Donate Now |
| George Brookins Viele Scholarship Fund | George B. Viele, born in Flint, Michigan and raised in Cedar Valley in Arenac County, started his academics in a one-room schoolhouse as a child. He graduated from Arenac Eastern High School and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Arts, and a Master of Science. Education played a huge role in his life. His career was vast, ranging from teacher to director of the Greensboro, North Carolina Public Library to president and CEO of a licensed public waste and sewer company before his retirement. This scholarship was established in his honor to assist high school graduates from Arenac County. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| George Brookins Viele Ye Olde Courthouse Masonic Hall Designated Fund | Having grown up in Arenac County and been passionate about preserving the County's history, George Brookins Viele established this fund to benefit the Ye Olde Courthouse in Omer which serves as a historical museum as well as an event space. This fund supports maintenance and special project needs to preserve the area's history for future generations. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| George R. Davidson Educational Scholarship | George R. Davidson was an English teacher at Handy High School from 1965 to 1983. This scholarship was created for Bay County students by Jane Davidson in memory of her late husband and to honor his contributions to the community. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| George W. Romney Fund for VAC of Bay County | Funding from the George W. Romney Fund for VAC of Bay County supports the United Way of Bay County’s volunteer resource program which connects volunteers to local programs needing help. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| GM Powertrain - Bay City Educational Fund | This fund was established in memory of past GM Powertrain Bay City employees to honor their contributions to family and the community. It supports students who are employees of, or are family members of, past and present employees of GM Powertrain Bay City. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Good Samaritan Rescue Mission Agency Fund | In existence since 2005, the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission of Bay City is a faith-base emergency shelter for men, women, children, and families in the Bay County area. In addition to providing a safe space, the center provides meals, clothing, hygiene products, counseling, life skill classes, food baskets, and referrals. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Good Samaritan Rescue Mission Designated Fund | In existence since 2005, the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission of Bay City is a faith-base emergency shelter for men, women, children, and families in the Bay County area. In addition to providing a safe space, the center provides meals, clothing, hygiene products, counseling, life skill classes, food baskets, and referrals. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Gougeon Family Fund | Meade, Jan, and Joel Gougeon and their sister Pam Thomas established this fund as a memorial to their parents, Meade W. Gougeon and Betty Gougeon Montague. As the first donor advised fund established at Bay Area Community Foundation, the family has been able to direct gifts to countless organizations and projects in the community. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail Fund | In 2008, the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance formed to create a strong and sustainable future for our region. Part of this initiative was to develop a region-wide, non-motorized trail system that would link the trails from Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties. This fund was established to help build and maintain these trails that will form close to a 100-mile system for walkers, runners, cyclists, and skaters. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Great Lakes One Water Partnership Fund | As part of a Council of Michigan Foundations and Great Lakes Protection Fund initiative, this special project fund is an effort designed to help communities around the Great Lakes region develop and implement projects that will secure the region's water future. BACF's focus is on the Lake Huron Region. | Project Fund | Donate Now |
| Great Lakes Safety Training Center Scholarship | The mission of the Great Lakes Safety Training Center (GLSTC) is to prepare people to live safely every day. With the help of many local contractors, GLSTC established this scholarship to benefit individuals pursuing a career in skilled trades or construction. By doing so, they wish to support those who want to help others to live safely. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Great Start Agency Fund | Established by the Bay Arenac Intermediate Schools District this is an agency fund to support the early childhood initiatives of the Great Start system. | Agency | N/A |
| Great Start Designated Fund | Established by the Bay Arenac Intermediate Schools District this is an agency fund to support the early childhood initiatives of the Great Start system. | Designated | Donate Now |
| Green Hut Charities "Leo Malecki" Educational Scholarship | Leo Malecki had a passion for helping the youth of Bay County, and the American Legion Baseball Program would be nonexistent without his devoted efforts. In 1986, Green Hut Charities established this fund to honor Leo’s memory and to continue the support he provided for Bay County youth. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| The Greve Family Fund | This fund was established by the Greve family to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Hal and Carol Jackson Education Scholarship | Hal Jackson was the first in his family to graduate from college, earning a degree in mathematics from Bowling Green State University and later a master’s from the University of Michigan. He taught high school math for ten years and then worked as a systems engineer at IBM until he retired. Both he and his wife Carol were able to benefit greatly throughout their lives from advances in modern medicine and generously supported the arts. This scholarship fund was created in their honor to support Bay City Central High School students who have excelled in mathematics and are pursuing a degree in one of the STEAM fields. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Handy Intermediate Booster's Scholarship | In 1993, the Handy Intermediate Booster Club sponsored the seed money to establish a scholarship for Handy Middle School students. One of the Booster Club’s goals is promote the continuing education for its students by providing financial support for post-secondary education. This scholarship honors that goal and ensures the award will continue forever. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Harold R. & Marilyn Kleinert Fund | Harold and Marilyn Kleinert established this fund in 1988 to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Hazel E. McClure Commercial Art Educational Scholarship | Hazel E. McClure’s love of art was evident in her life at home and at work. She was a graduate from the Cleveland School of Art and employed as head of the art department at the Autolite Company. To recognize her scholastic achievement, her longtime residency of Bay City, and her love for art, her husband Stuart A. McClure and family established this fund in 1991 to perpetuate the love of art in others. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Henry & Patsy Schwartz Family Fund | Henry and Patsy Schwartz had always been avid community supporters and workers and chose to open this fund to say thank you to the community that has been good to them over the years. Henry was the owner of Wolverine Knitting Mills which he retired from. Patsy left her mark on the community by sharing her musical talents as an accomplished pianist and active member of the Bay City Garden Club. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Heritage Donor Advised Fund | This fund was established by anonymous donors who wanted to give back to the community they have enjoyed for years. The fund also provides an opportunity for younger family members to learn about the joy of giving. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Herzog Family Fund | The Herzog family has given back to the Bay Community in many ways, first through recommending individual grants through their donor advised fund and now in perpetuity through this unrestricted fund which allows the Community Foundation flexibility for the Board of Trustees and staff to use their knowledge and expertise to determine which projects or efforts will be most impactful for our community. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Society for the Restoration Historic Masonic Temple Project Fund | The Friends of the Historic Masonic Temple exists to restore and preserve the historic former Masonic Temple of Bay City for use as an arts education and performance space. This fund provides financial support for the restoration, renovation, and repurposing of the historic architecture. | Project Fund | Donate Now |
| H. Hirschfield & Sons Co. Fund | H. Hirschfield Sons Co. scrap yard was in the Hirschfield family for more than 110 years after being founded by Herman H. Hirschfield in 1892. The company was passed on to his son Joseph in 1911 and then to Joseph's son Robert in the mid--1970s. Robert operated this family business until he retired in 2004 and sold it to OmniSource Corporation. While Robert was CEO, he established this fund to demonstrate the family's and the company's dedication to giving back to the community. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Historical Society of Bay County Agency | The mission of the Bay County Historical Society is to preserve the area's history and to develop facilities and programs dedicated to the enhancement, enrichment, and enjoyment of our community. This fund helps support programming, events, and historical research for Bay County. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Historical Society of Bay County Designated Fund | The mission of the Bay County Historical Society is to preserve the area's history and to develop facilities and programs dedicated to the enhancement, enrichment, and enjoyment of our community. This fund helps support programming, events, and historical research for Bay County. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Hubert Stacy, Jr. & Rita Smith Family Fund | Hubert Stacy, Jr. and Rita Smith sailed the Great Lakes for years but always called Bay City their home. They were actively involved in supporting education, local beautification, industrial development, and library services. They were passionate about making this area thrive. "You can't expect to attract people to a community unless you can show them a lively, innovative town in which to live," they said. They chose to establish this fund so that there would always be funds available to seek out improvements and seize opportunities for this Bay Area. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Hugh G. and Margaret A. Hanson Memorial Scholarship | Hugh G. and Margaret A. (Peggy) Hanson, are long-time advocates for youth and education. Hugh owned Garber Buick in Bay City and was a graduate of the University of Michigan. Both Peggy and Hugh have a legacy of community service in Bay City and Naples, Florida. Peggy established this fund to honor Hugh and both Peggy's (Andrew J.,. Elizabeth, and Brian) and Hugh's (Andrew P., Kathleen, and William) children continue to support the fund in honor of their parents. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Human Services Fund at BACF | This fund was created to provide support in meeting basic but essential needs in our community. Grants from this fund support projects and programs that assist and empower individuals and families to prevent, alleviate, or better cope with crisis, change, or stress. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Humane Society of Bay County Agency Fund | This fund was established to support the Humane Society of Bay County, an all-volunteer organization working to save, protect, and enhance the lives of animals in Bay County. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Humane Society of Bay County Designated Fund | This fund was established to support the Humane Society of Bay County, an all-volunteer organization working to save, protect, and enhance the lives of animals in Bay County. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Imagination Library Designated Fund | The Imagination Library, originally established by Dolly Parton and in conjunction with Bay-Arenac ISD, provides all children in Arenac and Bay counties--ages birth to five-years-old--one book a month for sixty months. This fund was established to help support this program as our community grows so that all children in Bay and Arenac counties can continue to receive an age-appropriate book each month. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Independent Bank Endowment Fund | Priding itself in being able to serve the members of its community, Independent Bank believes in giving back to its communities both financially and with volunteer hours to local projects. Independent Bank established this fund in 2002 to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| David A. Kessler Audition Award | Raised in Essexville, David Kessler was a graduate of Garber High School where he was active in theatrical productions as well as football and wrestling. He received his bachelor's in film and television from New York University and worked on several feature films as a writer and music director. He is remembered by friends and family as a loyal, curious, humorous, and gentle man. In his memory, this fund was established to support others from Bay County with a love of performance arts. It finances audition expenses for students who have participated in a Bay City Players youth program and are pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| J. Marylyn and Charles Link Delta College Scholarship Fund | J. Marylyn and Charles Link, both lifelong educators, believed that educational attainment is vital to an area’s vibrancy and economic health. The purpose of this fund is to promote and financially support an increase in the number of Bay County residents who seek post-secondary education by providing financial support for students who choose to attend Delta College. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| J. Marylyn and Charles Link Persistence Scholarship Fund | J. Marylyn and Charles Link, both lifelong educators, believed that educational attainment is vital to an area’s vibrancy and economic health. The purpose of this fund is to provide financial support for individuals who have already received a certificate or an associate degree from Delta College and who are pursuing further education through an accredited college or technical school located in Michigan. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| James & Elizabeth Rowley Family Fund | James and his wife Elizabeth Rowley established this fund in 1987 to give back to their community. Having met in high school, James and Elizabeth shared much of life together, including raising three children. Elizabeth had a thirty-year career as a clinical social worker at Catholic Family Services and in private practice and was actively involved in their church, the League of Women Voters, and many other organizations. She passed away in 2014 from cancer. Her spirit of helping others, and that of her husband's, continues on with this unrestricted fund to benefit the community and meet future needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| James C. LaPrairie Memorial Scholarship | Jim was a Navy veteran who learned his trade in the military service and continued attending technical schools during the early years of his career. He joined Mid State Litho, Inc. in 1985 as a sales and service representative and continued technical and sales training during his twenty-five-year career with Mid State. Jim was diagnosed in April 2009 with stage IV adenocarcinoma. He fought valiantly but lost his battle on April 20, 2010, at the age of fifty-one. Education was extremely important to Jim. During his Naval service as well as his nearly thirty years in the printing industry, Jim continued his technical and service training. This scholarship is designed to alleviate some of the financial strain that families of cancer patients experience. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| James Clements Memorial Airport Fund | The Friends of James Clements Airport initiated this fund to help provide for the economic stability and maintenance of Bay City's historic airport. The Airport Administration Building, which displays the portraits of more than fifty military pilots from Bay County, is on both the State and National Registers of Historic Places. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| James T. Doyle Scholarship | Jim Doyle dedicated his life to impacting the lives of children. He spent twenty-nine years in education working for the Bangor Township School District as a junior high teacher, a high school teacher, a sports coach, and eventually the director of athletics and recreation at John Glenn High School. The track and field complex at the school is named after him. He graduated from Olivet College in 1965 and received many awards during his lifetime, including Wrestling Official of the Year, Maria Shriver Award for his work with the Special Olympics, Allen W. Bush Award for commitment to the MHSAA, Region VIII Athletic Director of the Year, and recognition by the American Red Cross for 2,000 volunteer hours teaching first aid and CPR. This scholarship was established in his memory by his family. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Jane L. Davidson Scholarship Fund | This scholarship was established to provide scholarships. The criteria will be determined at a later date by Mrs. Davidson. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Jean J. Fischer Educational Scholarship | Jean J. Fischer was incredibly committed to Bay City Central High School and held a long career there. She taught for eight years, was an administrator for fourteen years, and finished her career as principal for eleven years. Her friends and colleagues established this fund in 1990 to honor her commitment to these students. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Jean V. and Donald J. Massnick Scholarship Fund | Jean and Don Massnick had a passion for education and their community. They also shared a passion for the University of Michigan, where they met at a football game. After getting married, they lived and worked in the region while raising three children. During this time, they began serving their community through volunteerism and philanthropy. Because of their enthusiasm for education and the University of Michigan, Jean and Don established this fund through their estate plan to award a scholarship to a Bay County high school senior planning to attend the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Jeanine Laura Zelnis Memorial Educational Scholarship | Jeanine, graduate of Bay City Central High School's class of 1971, was always passionate about education and served in academia most of her life. She held degrees in nursing from Delta College, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University and was recognized for her work with two nursing honor societies. She specialized in gerontology through training at the University of Michigan and worked at Nazareth College as Assistant Professor of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Certified Clinical Specialist in Gerontology. She was writing curriculum for the nursing department for Western Michigan University when she died in 1995. This fund was established in her memory by friends and family so that she may continue to help others as she did so freely during her lifetime. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Jeffrey D. Ballance Scholarship | This fund was established by the Ballance family and friends to honor Jeff, a graduate of Bay City Central. He played on the school's football team as a wide-receiver and was active in several other sports. He loved the outdoors and especially liked down-hill skiing. Jeff truly believed in people and gave back to the community through volunteering and coaching youth teams. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Jennings Scholarship Fund | This scholarship was created by Mary Jennings to honor her late husband of fifty years, Fred Jennings, and her beloved son, Dr. Ted Jennings, both longtime educators born and raised in Au Gres, Michigan. Mary passed away in April 2018 at the age of ninety-four. | Scholarship Fund | Donate Now |
| Jennings Family Arenac County Animal Control Fund | The Jennings Family established this fund to grant funds annually to Arenac County to support the operations of its animal shelter. This designated fund supports the County's stray cats and dogs by providing veterinary care, food, and other services and by finding them permanent homes in order to prevent extermination. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Jennings Family Historical Society Fund | The Arenac County Historical Society was incorporated in 1970 to preserve the County's history and to establish and operate a museum. The Jennings Family established this fund in 2018 to support the operations of this volunteer-run museum located in the former Au Gres Methodist Church in Au Gres. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Jennings Family Au Gres United Methodist Church Fund | The Jennings Family established this fund to benefit their church, the Au Gres United Methodist Church in Arenac County. The United Methodist Church practices "open minds and open doors," hoping individuals discover something through the church to encourage them in their spiritual journeys. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Jerrold & Martha Smith Fund | Jerrold and Martha Smith established this fund in 1993 to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Jodi Peplinski Educational Scholarship | Jodi Peplinski was a bright, energetic, twenty-year-old who touched the lives of many people. During her struggle with cancer, Jodi continued to keep an optimistic, vivacious outlook on life that was so typical of her. To continue Jodi’s legacy of giving, which was her nature, an educational fund in her name was created in 1989. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| John C. and Marion F. Noell Educational Fund | John C. Noell served in the U.S. Air Force in World War II and later as principal of T.L. Handy High School. He and his wife, Marion, were active members of their church and lay delegates to the Detroit and Michigan Conferences of the United Methodist Church. This fund was established in their memory after Marion passed away in 2019 and supports the Bay Commitment Scholarship for first-generation college students attending Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| John "Johann" J. Murray Educational Scholarship | John (“Johann”) J. Murray truly appreciated Delta College and Michigan State University and their faculty for building the educational foundation for his professional career. He was a CPA for Deloitte and Touche and a financial executive in the hospitality industry at The Walt Disney Company and Hilton Worldwide. He believes that post-secondary education is essential to compete in the global economy and to achieve financial and life goals. He established this fund for students planning to attend his alma maters in hopes that they will someday remember those institutions as contributing to their successes and pay the favor forward by supporting other aspiring students. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| John & Clinton Maser Au Gres Fire Department Fund | This fund was established in 2016 to benefit the Au Gres-Sims-Whitney Fire Department with maintenance and equipment needs in honor of John and Catherine Maser's son Clinton who was a dedicated firefighter for many years and who continued to offer his help even when he became too old to fight fires. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| John D. & Joan S. Morley Family Fund | In 1991, John and Joan Morley heard of the "wonderful things" the Community Foundation was doing and chose to establish this fund so the Community Foundation could continue its work and to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| John & Marian (Munsch) Olfer Scholarship | Elaine L. Kraenzlein established this fund in 2001 in honor of her sister, Marian Olfer, and John, her brother-in-law. Marian is remembered by Elaine as a very positive and strong person. She enjoyed music and played the organ for several years. Elaine gratefully described her and Marian as the best of friends who were blessed to have parents who believed in educating their children. Their father served for several years on the local school board. This scholarship fund continues their family tradition of supporting education. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| John D. Wright Memorial Educational Scholarship | John D. Wright was a creative craftsman of wood. He spent many quiet hours in his basement workshop, designing wooden inlaid topped boxes, salad bowls, and other items. No two pieces were ever alike. John built most of the furniture in his home and designed and remodeled his entire kitchen. From 1946 until his retirement in 1981, John taught art classes at Bay City Central High School. His wife, Wilma, established this educational award in 1995 to memorialize John’s dedication to, and love for, his job and teaching. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Joseph and Linda Krengielski Donor Advised | Joseph and Linda Krengielski established this fund in order to give back to their community. They are passionate about the human services sector and often recommend grants for shelters, food banks, and services. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Josephine S. & Harry P. Gill Scholarship | Josephine S. Gill was a teacher in the Bay City Public School System for nineteen years. Her husband, Harry, was the plant controller for Prestolite. Together, they raised five children and were very active in community work. This scholarship was established by family and friends as a memorial to them and their combined commitment to education and the community. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Junior Achievement of NE MI- Bay County Designated Fund | Through programs and events, Junior Achievement inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy by providing training, materials, and support needed for bolstering the chances for student success. This fund supports its programs and events which educate about wealth management, entrepreneurial thinking in the workplace, and how to create jobs that make communities more robust. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Karl K. Leibrand Educational Scholarship | This scholarship fund was established by Dorothy E. Flood in memory of her brother, Karl K. Leibrand, who died in 1967. Karl graduated from Bay City Eastern High School in 1921. In his later professional years, he served Bay County as prosecuting attorney, circuit judge, and as a delegate to the State Convention that revised the Michigan Constitution in 1961. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Katy Bryant Memorial Scholarship Fund | Katy Bryant is remembered for her love and compassion for others. Katy was a speech pathologist for the Bay City Public Schools for many years. She was an excellent teacher, loving each of her students as individuals and taking an active interest in their lives long after she had them as students. This scholarship honors her memory and her dedication to speech pathology. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Keith and Brenda Rowley Family Faith Based Resident Camp Fund | Keith and Brenda Rowley are passionate about offering opportunities for kids to attend faith-based camps. They established this fund to benefit the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and its mission to put Christian principles into place through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Krantz Family Fund for Bay Commitment | Joseph and Karen Krantz were lifelong residents of Bay County who always sought to help individuals in the community. Although they both started out poor and were unable to go to college, they had very hard work ethics and used their skills to open multiple successful businesses. They were driven by their interests and were quiet givers during their lifetime. Driven by the mission to help first-generation college students earn an education, they established this designated fund which supports and helped start the Bay Commitment Scholarship Fund. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Labadie Auto Company Bay Commitment Fund | Believing in corporate responsibility, Gary Labadie established this fund through Labadie Auto Company to give back to the community that has supported the company. Gary was inspired by Joseph Krantz's fund for Bay Commitment and chose to direct this fund to support this program which awards scholarships each year to first-generation college students attending Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Lawyers & Judges Fund | Bay County's lawyers and judges in 1989 joined together to create this fund, with an initial challenge from Brian Kennedy of Patterson, Gruber, Kennedy, Gill and Milster. Many lawyers, judges, and firms invested to bring resources to our community to meet the needs of the time and set aside finances for the opportunities of the future. | Unrestricted Fund | Donate Now |
| Leadership Bay County Fund | Operated through the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Bay County aims to provide the knowledge and motivation needed to lead the community through politics, business, and nonprofit organizations. This designated fund supports programming for the year-long training and leadership program. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Learman Family Donor Advised Endowment Fund | The Learman family has long been active in our community by providing a variety of professional services and also by volunteering for numerous charitable causes. To show gratitude for their good fortune and to continue their community support in perpetuity, the family has created a named fund to guarantee their charitable wishes will live forever. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Leonard & Esther Kessler Fund | Through Quality Transparent Bag, Inc., this fund was established in 1994 in honor of Leonard and Esther Kessler to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Lily Marie Tarkowski Memorial Scholarship | Lily Marie Tarkowski was a senior at Garber High School. Cherished by her family, teachers, and friends, her life was sadly cut short in an automobile accident in 2003. Lily always strove for academic excellence, was in service to others, and performed to the best of her abilities in athletics. Her family remembers her for the kindness she extended to anyone in need of encouragement, and they established this fund to honor her memory and caring spirit. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Literacy Council of Bay County Agency Fund | The Literacy Council of Bay County strives to ensure no child or adult is left behind due to poor reading skills. This fund provides support for its programs for adults, English as a second language learners, and children. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Literacy Council of Bay County Designated Fund | The Literacy Council of Bay County strives to ensure no child or adult is left behind due to poor reading skills. This fund provides support for its programs for adults, English as a second language learners, and children. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Luanne & Greg Grocholski Endowed Fund | This donor advised fund was established to benefit Bay County. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Lutheran Child and Family Service Designated Fund | Wellspring Lutheran Services, formerly Lutheran Child & Family Service, takes a whole-person approach to its services, offering assistance to people at any stage of life. This fund helps Wellspring carry out its vision of engaging with the individual to build self-esteem to bring hope to a family and eventually to whole communities. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Lutheran Child and Family Service of Michigan Agency Fund | Wellspring Lutheran Services, formerly Lutheran Child & Family Service, takes a whole-person approach to its services, offering assistance to people at any stage of life. This fund helps Wellspring carry out its vision of engaging with the individual to build self-esteem to bring hope to a family and eventually to whole communities. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Mae and Fred Lowe Family Fund | In 2003, Mae and Fred Lowe established this fund to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Margaret C. Thompson Family Fund | Believing in the power of community, Margaret C. Thompson set up a fund through her trust to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Marie Guoan Scholarship | The fund was created in honor of Marie Guoan, John Glenn High School’s first guidance counselor. The first award was given in 1978 before being entrusted to Bay Area Community Foundation in 1999. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Marian Olfer Endowment Fund | Remembered by her family as a positive and strong woman, Marian enjoyed music and played the organ for several years. She was passionate about giving back to the community and established this fund to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Marion H. Whittaker Educational Scholarship | A longtime resident of Bay City, Marion H. Whittaker had many interests, read voraciously, was dedicated to education, and possessed a deep concern for Native American education. She was a member of the Women’s Army Corp during World War II, after which she graduated from and taught at the University of Detroit. After a seven-year stint teaching at University of Wisconsin, she worked for Delta College until retirement. During her tenure at Delta, she was active in the American Chemical Society, Science for the ‘80s and ‘90s, and Computers committees. In the early years of the Delta College Planetarium, Marion ran the programs and participated in Odyssey of the Mind, Science Olympiad, and the Tuscola Academic Games. Friends and family remember her as a “walking chemistry book” for her knowledge of obscure facts and theoretical concepts. This scholarship was started through her estate to support Bay County students attending Delta College, University of Detroit Mercy, or any of the American Indian colleges. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Martin D. Jaffe, M.D. Fund | Martin Jaffe was known for his deep intellectual curiosity, tremendous love of sweets (especially ice cream), and heartwarming sense of humor. After serving time in the Navy and Air Force and earning his degrees from University of Michigan, Martin and his wife Ruth returned to Bay City, where he was raised, to establish his own Internal Medicine practice. He is remembered as a beloved physician who always took time to listen to every patient to fully understand and make a diagnosis. He and his wife have given back to this community in countless ways, and this fund will serve as a legacy of that generosity by contributing grant dollars to support Bay County’s most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund | Inspired by the belief that love and peaceful protest can eliminate social, political and economic injustice, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., became this nation’s most heralded civil rights leader. The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Scholarship is awarded each year to area high school seniors (regardless of ethnicity) who actively embrace Dr. King’s dream of improving racial harmony and social justice. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Mary Dupuis & Katherine Gustafson Scholarship | Mary and Katherine were sisters of Irish descent. Their senses of humor propelled them through many hardships including the Great Depression. Neither had much to call their own, except their love of knowledge. After her retirement from Hurley Hospital Records Dept., Katherine earned a master’s degree in Elementary Education (at age 45). She then went on to teach in the Flint Public Schools for 20 years. Mary completed school through the 8th grade, married, and cared for her sister who had special needs. She taught 4-H Clubs in the Essexville/Hampton area for 15 years. This scholarship was established to support students entering the educational field and to honor thier memories. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Mary Ellery Memorial Scholarship Fund | Mary Ellery was passionate about education and was an employee of the Pinconning School District for forty-seven years. After retirement, she volunteered for another nine years. Mary was thankful for her education and profession and wanted to pass on that gratitude by offering financial assistance, through her estate, to students of Pinconning High School to achieve their goals. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Mary Kate Carney Scholarship | Mary Kate Carney was a devoted wife, mother, and speech therapist who worked in the field of special education for twelve years, before losing her long and valiant fight against brain cancer. Her innovation and passion to improve the communication needs for all students was immeasurable. She touched the lives of her students and their families, as well as the staff with whom she worked. She truly loved her job and is deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. This scholarship fund was established by Kate’s friends and family to honor her memory and to encourage and support those pursuing degrees in speech language pathology or special education. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Maynard L. Jr. & Donald M. Smith Fund | Maynard and Donald Smith were brothers who both had a love of sailing and jazz. Established by Maynard in memory of his brother Donald, this fund ensures there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Men's Philanthropy Group Endowment Fund | Members of the Men's Philanthropy Group pool their donations and meet four times a year to engage in decision-making about where the funds will be directed in the Bay Area community. Each member brings their own ideas for needs or special projects, and the group votes on which organizations to award grants to. | Field of Interest | Donate Now |
| Michael A. Majchrzak Memorial Educational Scholarship | Michael Majchrzak is remembered as a friend with a smile and as an outstanding athlete. As a bright eighteen-year-old, Michael always excelled in whatever he did with hard work and dedication. He was killed in an automobile accident in May 1990. The Majchrzak family, along with the Athletic Association at Western High School, started this fund in June 1990 to support recent graduates of Bay City Western High School. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay County Spartans Fund | The Michigan State University Alumni Club of Bay County is a group of proud Spartan graduates interested in helping area high school graduates to attend their alma mater. They established this scholarship in 2012 and are proud to help Bay County students to achieve their dreams of receiving a world-class education at MSU. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Michigan Trucking Association Equipment & Maintenance Council Tri-City Chapter Scholarship | The Equipment and Maintenance Council (E&M) was organized by the Michigan Trucking Association in 1946 to provide reliable maintenance information and a forum for the free exchange of ideas for equipment maintenance personnel, suppliers to the transportation industry and others interested in the safe, cost-efficient maintenance of truck fleets. Starting in 2006 the Tri-City Chapter organized an annual golf outing for the purpose of raising funds to give scholarships to deserving individuals pursuing careers in the diesel equipment technology field. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Mitchell & Janice Hages Scholarship | Mitch served his country in the Navy Submarine Service as a Torpedoman 1st Class during World War II and, upon discharge, learned the craft of upholstery. He was a jack of all trades (electrical, plumbing, construction), but a true master of upholstery, which was his lifetime profession. Janice was an administrative assistant at The Dow Chemical Company for 24 years. She was a devoted and dependable caregiver to many. Mitch and Janice exemplified a high work ethic and were always ready to help others when there was a need. This scholarship will provide support for students pursuing a career in the trades. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| NAACP Bay City Scholarship Fund | The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is to secure political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights in order to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. The Bay City branch of NAACP established this scholarship in 2016 to promote inclusion and diversity within the local community. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Nate & Mary Ida Doan Santa House Designated Fund | The Nate and Mary Ida Doan Santa House is a favorite destination for families every holiday season. This fund supports the ongoing maintenance of the Santa House's indoor and outdoor decorations and operational needs. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Nathalie Awrey Memorial Fund | Nathalie Awrey was a resident of Bay County for many years. She worked on many fund drives to support programs for children and adults with physical disabilities or challenges in Bay County. This fund in her honor provides grants to support programs allowing children with physical challenges to participate in social activities that otherwise would not have been available to them. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Nathan R. Hugo Scholarship | The Nathan R. Hugo Educational Scholarship was established in 2001 by his family and friends. Nate was killed in a tragic automobile accident on March 30, 2001. Nate had a bright and exciting life and career ahead of him. Nate was a kind, gentle, caring, young man with a great sense of humor who touched so many lives in his 17 years. Nate loved the Garber musical and cherished all children. This scholarship is dedicated to the memory of Nate and will live on forever. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Nathan Weidner Children's Advocacy Center Designated Fund | An affiliate of the CAN Council of the Great Lakes Bay Region, the Nathan Weidner Children's Advocacy Center's mission is to build communities where children are free from abuse and neglect. This fund supports its programs to service children who face abuse or neglect as well as its child abuse prevention educational programs. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Neal E. and Arliene J. Stremming Scholarship | Neal E. and Arliene J. Stremming were residents of Bay County, MI. Mr. Stremming was an investment advisor. Mrs. Stremming was a teacher and elementary school counselor. Mrs. Stremming served as a counselor at MacGregor Elementary School in the Bay City Public Schools District from 1994 to 2004. The Stremming's dedication to education and their community continues through their legacy scholarship. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Nelda Taylor Memorial Scholarship | Nelda Taylor graduated from Bay City Central (BCC) High School in 1925 and, upon her graduation from the University of Michigan in 1931, returned to BCC to teach English for forty-three years. When she passed away in 2006 at the age of ninety-eight, she left behind a legacy of excellence and quiet dedication. She was very proud of her role in the education of many students who went on to prominent positions in the Bay Area. This scholarship was established through her will to support Bay City Central High School graduates. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Northern Bay County Fund | A group of civic-minded residents, who had the foresight to promote and enhance the Northern Bay community, established the Northern Bay County Fund to financially support a variety of projects and programs in the area. This fund awards grants to such projects through the Foundation's semi-annual grant process. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Northern Bay County Scholarship Fund | The Northern Bay County Committee was established in 1991 by a group of civic-minded residents who wanted to support community development and local charitable causes throughout the Northern Bay Area. As an extension of this mission, this scholarship was established to help Pinconning High School graduates earn a post-secondary degree. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Northern Bay Nature Trail Endowment Fund | Established to develop and support the Northern Bay Nature Trail and its surrounding area, this fund awards grants through the Northern Bay Committee. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Northern Bay-Arenac Retired School Personnel Scholarship (NBARSP) | This scholarship is in honor of all those who have dedicated their lives to the education of youth. The Northern Bay-Arenac Retired School Personnel (NBARSP) is passionate about helping area students. Members have fundraised tirelessly to make this scholarship possible. They hope the award will encourage young people to advance themselves and their communities through education. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Oscar & Louise Osthelder Scholarship Fund | The Oscar and Louise Osthelder Scholarship was created in 2002 for the benefit of students attending Bay Arenac Community High School who have overcome economic, social, emotional, or cultural obstacles—a student who was at risk and chose to become a survivor. Their hope is that students who receive this scholarship will benefit from resources and the advice of professional staff to eliminate the negative and focus on the positive. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Oscar & Louise Osthelder General Scholarship Fund | Louise H. Osthelder was born in Bay City, and, even after living much of her life away from the area, directed a majority of her estate to benefit this community. In 2007, this scholarship was established to honor Louise and her husband Oscar by supporting a local student attending Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Oscar P. and Louise H. Osthelder Advisory | Louise Osthelder was raised in Bay City, and although her and her husband, Oscar lived most of their lives outside of Michigan, Louise had a strong affinity for her hometown and chose to remember it in her estate. The Oscar P. and Louise Osthelder Charitable Foundation began as a charitable trust, and a portion of the assets were transferred to the Bay Area Community Foundation to see out her wishes to benefit Bay County in perpetuity. Since then, trustees have been able to direct funds to make significant impact in large projects and initiatives in this community. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Pamela G. Monastiere Scholarship Fund | The Pamela G. Monastiere Scholarship Fund was established to honor her dedicated volunteerism throughout Michigan. Over many years, she has supported the growth of the communities in which she lived to enhance the quality of life for all residents. One of her primary focuses has assisting women of all ages advance through personal growth to become leaders and contributors to their families and to the communities in which they live. In honoring that focus, this scholarship helps young women whose parents do not have college experience. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Patricia M. Scholarship | This scholarship was established in loving memory of Patricia by her older sister, Phyllis. Pat was only three years old when she passed away due to a heart problem. Her life, although short, will be given meaning and purpose through this scholarship. Because she once lived, students of today and tomorrow will receive help. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Paul A. Rowley Educational Scholarship | Paul Rowley, a native of Bay City and local businessman, attended Bay City Junior College (forerunner of Delta College) before receiving his degrees from the University of Michigan. He served on a committee of 300 people to select a site for Delta College and has also served on the Delta College Board of Trustees. Paul believes in community colleges because they make higher education more affordable for all. He established his fund in 1989 to assist students who choose to attend Delta College. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Paul B. Grein Scholarship | Paul B. Grein was an educator and sports enthusiast. He taught in Bay City Public Schools from 1960 to 1989. In 1990, he began teaching in the Lifelong Wellness Department at Delta College, retiring in 2002. He was also a registered sports official with the Michigan High School Athletic Association and officiated football, basketball, softball, and volleyball until 2005. To honor his memory and his enthusiasm for the game of softball, his family established this scholarship in his name for a participant of the sport. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Paul A. Kraft Family Fund | After the passing of Glenda Labadie's late husband, Paul A. Kraft, she established this fund in 1991 in his memory to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Paul Revard and Frances Santoro Bay Commitment Fund | Established by Paul Revard and his wife Frances Santoro, this fund supports the Bay Commitment Scholarship program that awards to first-generation college students from Bay County attending either Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Peter A. and Laurel L. White Scholarship Fund | Between the two of them, Peter and Laurel gave almost seventy years to teaching area youth. Peter taught at both T.L. Handy Middle School and Bay City Central High School for over thirty-five years. He participated behind the scenes on various committees related to education and economic development. Laurel taught at both Washington Intermediate and T.L. Handy Middle schools. This scholarship honors their continued work in education and community service. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Phil and Whitey Jackson Memorial Scholarship | Philomena Permoda Jackson and William Alan Jackson, both high school graduates of the Bay City Public School System and lifelong Bay City residents believed strongly in their community and in the value of education. Philomena worked at JC Penney, Dow Corning, and retired from Michigan Bell. Always active in her community, Philomena was one of the founders of Mobile Meals now known as Meals on Wheels. Alan, affectionately known as Whitey, worked for a beer distributor, delivering a variety of brands to the TriCity Area. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and the Elk's Club. In addition, both were very active in the respective churches. By establishing this fund through their trust, they hoped it would help future generations to further their education while at the same time giving back to the community they loved so dearly. This fund supports the Bay Commitment Scholarships program that awards to first-generation college students from Bay County attending either Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Pinconning Bandshell Endowment Fund | Completed in 2014 through The Pinconning Arts Council, the Bandshell at Doc Letchfield Park in Pinconning is the home of the "Tuesdays in the Park" music series as well as other community events and outdoor performances. This endowment was established to provide for the maintenance, upkeep, and improvements of the Pinconning Bandshell and the surrounding area. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Plant Medical Scholarship - Central | Ruth Plant Row believed in a sense of community. She chose to give back by establishing this scholarship through a gift in her will. This fund supports Bay City Central High School graduates pursuing a degree in the medical field. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Plant Medical Scholarship - Western | Ruth Plant Row believed in a sense of community and chose to give back by establishing this scholarship through a gift in her will. This fund supports Bay City Western High School graduates pursuing a degree in the medical field. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Railtrail/Riverwalk Project Fund | Bay County's Riverwalk and Railtrail system is an interconnected 17.5 mile network of pathways that allow for non-motirized recreation including walking, running, blading, and biking. Maintained by a committee of municipality representatives and community volunteers, this fund supports any repairs and enhancements needed for the trails including special projects and new initiatives. | Project Fund | Donate Now |
| Ralph & Shirley Isackson Family Fund | Ralph Isackson was a highly respected Bay County Attorney, and his wife Shirley was active in Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization of America. They established this fund in 1991 to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Raymond & Elaine Kraenzlein Scholarship | When faced with serious illnesses, Raymond and Elaine truly appreciated the services of highly skilled doctors, nurses, therapists, and devoted caregivers. They established this scholarship to recognize the value of those professions and to encourage local students’ pursuits of careers in the medical field. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Richard C. and Lois A. Niemann Family Fund | Richard and Lois Niemann established this fund in 2010 to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Richard A. and Katherine A. Shockley Scholarship | Richard A. Shockley was a man of vision and great ambition matched by that of his wife, Katherine. Working side by side, their entrepreneurial spirits guided them through hotel and restaurant management, designing pension plans, and developing co-generation power plants. As a hobby, they renovated condominiums. They were not afraid to take risks and believed that what they gave to others would always come back to them. This fund will honor the memory of their energy and vitality by providing financial assistance to students with similar qualities. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Rita Greve Fund for Art in Public Places | Rita Greve had always been artistic, starting with painting as a young child. But once she discovered the feeling of clay in her hands--soft, malleable, and ready to mold--her focus changed to sculpting. It was her way to connect directly with the arts, in a literal hands-on way. She loved to share her passion and to include signs with her sculptures that said, "Please DO touch." Her art has been displayed at innumerable shows, fairs, and public spaces and has inspired her son, Guy Greve, to take up photography. When she passed away, Guy established The Rita Greve Fund for Art in Public Places with the intent of beautifying outdoor spaces with artwork in the community. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Play City Endowment Fund | Friends of the Play City Playscape is a grass-roots committee comprised of city and business leaders, parents, and other community volunteers working to build an all-inclusive ADA community playground at Bigelow Park, on the middle grounds (an island within the Saginaw River) near the Bay City Boys and Girls Club. The vision is a destination playground where children of all abilities can come together in the spirit of play to explore, create, and imagine. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Riverwalk and Railtrail Endowment Fund | Bay County's Riverwalk and Railtrail system is an interconnected 17.5 mile network of pathways that allow for non-motorized recreation including walking, running, blading, and biking. Maintained by a committee of municipality representatives and community volunteers, this fund supports any repairs and enhancements needed for the trails. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Robert and Mary Nimergood Memorial Arts Fund | Upon the unfortunate death of Mary Nimergood, one of the founders and major benefactors of the Bay Arts Council, her friends established this fund to assist Bay Arts Council in programming the Summer Friendship Series, the Young Peoples Series, and youth programs. Mary was a mover and shaker and a humble visionary who seeded ideas with dollars. This fund honors her belief in this community. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Robert E. & Kathleen A. Vanderberg Family Scholarship Fund | Robert E. and Kathleen A. Vanderberg, longtime residents of Bay City, raised their family while actively promoting and participating in scouting programs. Robert, now deceased, retired from the Bay City Police Department while wife, Kathleen, retired from the Bay County Library System. Kathleen believes that scouting provides exceptional leadership training and is a “family program,” requiring participation of the entire family. It has been the family’s pleasure to see many of their grandchildren become Eagle Scouts. They have enjoyed watching each of them develop and complete their “final project,” a community-focused requirement of all who achieve this esteemed honor. It is Kathleen’s desire that this scholarship provide help and hope to Eagle Scouts as they pursue their academic goals in higher education. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Ronald K. and Greta A. McGillivray Scholarship Fund - for Bay Commitment | Ronald and his wife Greta strongly believed in philanthropy. Throughout their lives, they worked hard to improve the quality of life in Bay County by giving their time and talent to civic affairs and community improvement. Ronald was active in the development of Veterans Memorial Park and the construction of the Veterans, Indpendence, and Liberty Bridges. Greta enjoyed volunteering with the YWCA, the Girl Scouts, and their church. This fund supports the Bay Commitment Scholarship program that awards to first-generation college students from Bay County attending either Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Ronald K. and Greta A. McGillivray Saginaw River Improvement Fund | Ronald and his wife Greta strongly believed in philanthropy. Throughout their lives, they worked hard to improve the quality of life in Bay County by giving their time and talent to civic affairs and community improvement. Ronald was active in the development of Veterans Memorial Park and the construction of the Veterans, Independence, and Liberty Bridges. Greta enjoyed volunteering with the YWCA, the Girl Scouts, and their church. Ronald established this fund in honor of his wife and continued the fund through a gift from their estate. This fund supports projects which improve the development of the Saginaw Riverfront in Bay County through the Foundation's semi-annual grant program. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Rotary Club of Pinconning & Standish Scholarship Fund | The Rotary Club of Pinconning and Standish seeks to provide services to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. To help strengthen the local community, they established this fund to support both Pinconning and Standish-Sterling graduates. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Rowing Endowment Fund | This fund supports the Bay City Rowing Club's mission to promote rowing as a healthy and rewarding activity for people of all ages. The club teaches and develops rowing skills to both new and experienced rowers in the Great Lakes Bay Region. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Rudolph Family Fund | The Rudolph Family established this fund in 2000 to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Russell H. & Maxine E. Smith Charitable Foundation Scholarship | Russell and Maxine Smith were lifelong residents of Bay County and active members of several community organizations. They gave much of their time, money, and leadership to many projects. The family had a strong passion for the Alpin Beach area of Bay County and the education of its residents. From their good fortune, they hoped to help students who wish to pursue post-secondary education to achieve their dream for a brighter future. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Ryan Family Scholarship | Jim Ryan was a teacher for over twenty-eight years, primarily at the intermediate level. He ended his career teaching economics and geography at Bay City Central High School. His belief in attaining a quality education was the driving force to establish a permanent endowment fund in 1999 to benefit students from Bay City Central High School. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Irene Mary Rzepa Scholarship Fund | Irene Mary Rzepa chose to honor her godchild, Melissa Kushmaul Monteleone, by starting a fund through estate plan to provide financial assistance to students in need to go to college. This fund supports the Bay Commitment Scholarship program for first-generation college students from Bay County. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy Agency Fund | To help address non-point pollution, Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy owns permanent conservation easements with farmers in Michigan to help protect against contaminants in our area's water. This fund was created to finance the annual monitoring that is required for all land trusts in accordance with the Land Trust Alliance standards and practices. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy Fund | To help address non-point pollution, Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy owns permanent conservation easements with farmers in Michigan to help protect against contaminants in our area's water. This fund was created to finance the annual monitoring that is required for all land trusts in accordance with the Land Trust Alliance standards and practices. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Association Designated Fund | The mission of the Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Association is to provide affordable sailing lessons and opportunities to the youth and adults of the area. This fund supports its efforts to promote interest in sailing and make sailing accessible to everyone. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Saginaw Bay Watershed Restoration Fund | The Saginaw Bay Watershed is an important natural resource for our community. This fund supports environmental education projects, water quality improvement projects, watershed plan development, and capacity-building throughout the Saginaw Bay Watershed. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum Endowment Fund | Home of the USS Edson, the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum preserves and promotes the historic naval vessel. This fund supports the organization's efforts to protect the ship against aging and the elements as well as to provide visitor attraction and educational opportunities to the public. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Schairer Family Scholarship | Roy and Beverly Schairer established this scholarship in 2007 to support local students. They married in 1965 and enjoyed traveling together across the United States, Canada, and Europe. After many years of tender care from Roy, Beverly passed away in 2014 from Alzheimer’s complications. Because he cared deeply for the health and well-being of the local community, Roy devoted himself to supporting and advising many local charities. Their care for others will live on through these scholarship awards. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Schropp Family Fund | Scott and Lynne Schropp believe in supporting their community and established this unrestricted fund in 2021 to accomplish that goal. They want to ensure that funds are always available to meet our area's pressing needs. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Scott and Nancy Carmona Donor Advised Fund | As a self-made entrepreneur, Scott Carmona, with his wife Nancy, own Sunrise National Distributors, based in Bay City. They established this fund to continue to give back to the community. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Serenus & Hilma Johnson and Raymond & Betty Johnson Fund | Together, Serenus and Hilma made a strong team, running a business and raising five children. When their youngest son, Raymond, joined the company, it became "Serenus Johnson and Son," and father and son worked there until retirement. To give back to a community that supported their business and family for so long, Raymond established this fund in his parents' honor in 1988 to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Shirley A. Klida Memorial Scholarship | This memorial scholarship was established in 1997 in memory of Shirley A. Klida, who demonstrated exemplary character throughout her life, particularly in her last seven years which were extremely difficult. Shirley was very active in religious and community service and had a special affinity for Western High School, as evidenced by her long-standing participation in the Booster Club. This fund is intended as a continuation of her work and a dedication to her memory. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Simon & Wilda Fisher Family Fund | Simon and Wilda Fisher cared and provided for so much for their three daughters. In their memory, their daughters established this fund to pay it forward to future generations and to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Skatepark Endowment Fund | This fund was established for the maintenance and repairs of Bay City's Infinity Skatepark, located adjacent to Defoe Park on Marquette Avenue. For local skateboarders and rollerbladers, it offers a unique outdoor recreation opportunity, professionally designed with an elaborate network of cement ramps and 17,000 feet of twists and turns. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Spray Park Designated Endowment Fund | Built in 2011 by the Friends of Bay City State Park, the "Spray by the Bay" splash park offers a unique outdoor recreational activity for families to enjoy. This fund supports for necessary maintenance to maintain and improve the Splash Park's safety and longevity. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| State Theatre Agency Fund | In 2000, the Friends of the State Theatre purchased this historic theater to restore it to the original Mayan Temple theme. After much community funding and restoration, this theatre now offers performing arts and films to the public to enhance the cultural opportunities to all throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. This fund provides ongoing support for programming and maintenance needs. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| State Theatre Bay City/Bay County Endowment Fund | In 2000, the Friends of the State Theatre purchased this historic theater to restore it to the original Mayan Temple theme. After much community funding and restoration, this theatre now offers performing arts and films to the public to enhance the cultural opportunities to all throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region. This fund provides ongoing support for programming and maintenance needs | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Stephen and Dena Wirt Donor Advised Fund | Stephen and Dena Wirt were always committed to making the community they live in better, something they both learned from their parents. Steve and Dena were instrumental in supporting local organizations that worked to do the same. They established this fund so that they could continue giving back to the community where needs arise. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Stephen and Dena Wirt Scholarship Fund - for Bay Commitment | Deeply supportive of post-secondary education, Steve and Dena Wirt established this fund to financially assist students in their studies. This fund is designated to support the Bay Commitment Scholarship for first-generation college students from Bay County that attend Saginaw Valley State University or Delta College. A first-generation college student is one whose parents or guardians do not have a bachelor's degree. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Studio 23 Agency Endowment Fund | Studio 23/The Art Center's mission is to support the region by providing a vibrant arts center dedicated to making the visual arts relevant and accessible to all. This fund provides support for their galleries, classes, and unique art events. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Studio 23 Designated Endowment Fund | Studio 23/The Art Center's mission is to support the region by providing a vibrant arts center dedicated to making the visual arts relevant and accessible to all. This fund provides support for their galleries, classes, and unique art events. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Studio 23 Mural Preservation Fund | Through a partnership between Studio 23/The Arts Center and Farm Bureau Insurance Englehardt Insurance, several beautiful murals have been created in outdoor public places, depicting Bay City's vibrant past and present. This fund is designated to maintain and repair these murals so they can be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike for years to come. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Ted and Alice (Karbowski) Rezmer Educational Scholarship | Ted and Alice Rezmer established this fund in 1996 because they wished to assist students, regardless of their background, to achieve their academic dreams and provide opportunities they may not otherwise have. Both graduates of Pinconning High School, they wanted to give back to the students of their community and alma mater. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| The Higgs Jessup Family Donor Advised Fund | When F. Norman Higgs and his wife Nellie graduated from the University of Michigan and moved to Bay City to live, they were in the midst of the Great Depression. Luckily, Nellie was hired to work at the Bay City Library. Norman practiced law in Bay City for 50 years before retiring. They felt very grateful for this community and credit the library to allowing them to lead a good life in Bay City. To give back to the library and other community organizations that make this area thrive, they established this donor advised fund. "The Community Foundation is a good way to make a contribution, regardless of how much it is, because they know how it can best benefit the community," Norman said. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| The Max and Peggy Brown Educational Scholarship | Max and Peggy Brown were active in improving lives through education. Peggy enjoyed working with the students and staff at Dolson and Riegel elementary schools as a secretary. She served as the state president of Michigan Educational Support Personnel Association (MESPA) and was the first member to be appointed to the National Education Association Board of Directors. The scholarship was established to honor the devotion and service she has demonstrated to public education on both a local and national level. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| The Zoe Fund in Memory of Barbara Livingston | Barbara Livingston created this scholarship fund in 1996 to benefit adult women returning to college. She experienced firsthand the obstacles of being a working adult while putting herself through law school. She wished to help other women in similar situations. Barbara served as a trustee of Bay Area Community Foundation from 1996 until her death in 1999. Barbara chose the name Zoe (pronounced zoee) for her scholarship because it means “life” in Greek. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Terry & Jerry Drake Fund | Terry and Jerry Drake were well-known in Bay City as the owners of an Italian restaurant, Terry and Jerry's O' Sole Mio. It was a must-go-to place for family gatherings and special celebrations, and residents remember fondly their great hospitality. They loved their community and chose to give back to it by establishing this fund through their estate. Unrestricted fund allow the Community Foundation to respond to the time's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Thomas Drummond Memorial Scholarship Fund | Thomas Drummond was a passionate and gifted teacher in the Bay City Public Schools for more than forty years. He taught chemistry, physics, and laboratory investigations, and he was a tireless advocate for a broad spectrum of students as they pursued post-secondary education at all levels. He helped many students understand their own potential and took great pride in the successes of each student. He was deeply committed to the importance of “scientific literacy” for all students, regardless of the direction their adult lives might take them. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Theodore J. & Helen A. Putz Family Fund | In memorial to her parents Theodore J. and Helen A. Putz, Lois Niemann and her husband Richard established this fund in 2001 to celebrate her parents' commitment to this community. The community was very supportive of the Putz Hardware Store, a 103-year-old family business that saw three generations of owners. This fund gives back by providing support for the community's pressing needs and promising opportunities for both now and the future. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Thomas & Elaine Gavin Family Fund | Thomas and Elaine Gavin established this fund in 1987 to provide for their community. Unrestricted funds allow the Community Foundation to respond to the time's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Thomas R. and Sally Hiss Tabor Fund | Thomas and Sally Hiss Tabor were dedicated members of the Bay City community and were elected to the Bay City Business Hall of Fame for their work at Herman and Hiss Company. Sally began working in the family business when she was only twelve years old. After Tom served in the Air Corps during World War II, he received a business degree from Northwestern University and returned to Bay City to start his career with Sally at Herman and Hiss. They owned and operated the store for nearly 50 years. They believed that if you make a living in your community, you have to give back. They also believed in supporting the foundation of an organization and chose to direct this fund to the Community Foundation's operational expenses. | Administrative | |
| Tom and Shari Niemann Family Fund | Tom and Shari Niemann were involved in many local organizations and were proud to share their town of Bay City with visitors. Their passion for the community lead them to establish this unrestricted fund so that there would always be funds available to meet the area's pressing needs and respond to promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Trevor D. Leser Memorial Scholarship | Trevor Leser was an outstanding young man who worked hard and helped all those around him. He touched every life he crossed paths with and always left an impression. He graduated in 2004 from Western High School with honors, and in 2008 from Alma College with honors for his bachelor’s degree in chemistry. His collegiate studies at Alma led to research projects from Mexico to Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He enthusiastically toured many parts of the country on trips with friends, demonstrating his ever-adventurous spirit, which lives on in many memories. Trevor passed away on August 17, 2008 in a car accident at the young age of twenty-two. The Trevor D. Leser Memorial Scholarship was created in 2008 by his family to honor his pursuit of academic excellence and to pass on the goodwill he bestowed upon all. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| United Way of Bay County Agency Fund | The United Way believes that everyone deserves a quality education, a family-sustaining income, and good health. This fund was established to support the efforts of the United Way of Bay County as it connects residents to the resources they need to build a solid financial ground and fulfill their basic needs. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| United Way of Bay County Designated Fund | The United Way believes that everyone deserves a quality education, a family-sustaining income, and good health. This fund was established to support the efforts of the United Way of Bay County as it connects residents to the resources they need to build a solid financial ground and fulfill their basic needs. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Velma Phillips Scholarship | This scholarship was established in the name of Velma Phillips, a University of Michigan graduate who held a long career as an instructor of nursing at Delta College. She served on the Bay City Board of Education for sixteen years and was elected its first woman president in 1976. Velma emphasized accountability for administrators and high standards in the classroom. Her passionate dedication to education will continue through this scholarship. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Vernon F. and Ruth Short Family Fund | Vernon and Ruth Short were passionate about supporting the community in which they made their money. They established this fund so that there would always be community resources available to meet the time's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Veterans Monument Perpetual Care Fund | The Veterans Monument in Veterans Memorial Park of Bay City is an important memorial to the many lives that served our country from this area. This fund was established to provide ongoing support for repairs, improvements, and cleaning of the monument, the altar, and the bases on which they stand. | Designated | Donate Now |
| Virginia Johnston Bay Commitment Fund | Virginia C. Johnston, a Bay City native and recipient of a local Civic League loan in 1935, chose to establish a fund to support students in Bay County. She taught for 44 years, mostly for the Grosse Pointe Public Schools. She also taught at the U.S. Army Dependent School in Germany at the University of the Seven Seas. This fund now supports the Bay Commitment Scholarship which awards to first-generation college students attending Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University. | Designated | Donate Now |
| Vision For Education | The Vision for Education fund was established to provide support for educational opportunity in the region. Currently, funding is being directed to support of first-generation students. These are students who are the first in their immediate family to attend college. Research shows that these students are at a distinct disadvantage in gaining access to post-secondary education. Even those who overcome the barriers and do enroll have difficulty remaining enrolled and attaining a degree compared to their peers. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Walter and Helen Thorsberg Scholarship | The Walter and Helen Thorsberg Scholarship, established in 1985 by daughters Barbara Watson Fanger and Kaye Watson Petersen, was the first scholarship at Bay Area Community Foundation. It honors the memory of Helen and Walter Thorsberg, two incredible supporters of higher education in Bay County. Helen taught for twenty years in the Bay City Public School District, and Walter was the registrar at Bay City Junior College, after earning a graduate degree in mathematics from the University of Michigan. They were both very involved in their community and enjoyed helping students to further their education. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Walter R. Vaughn Memorial Library Designated Fund | Established through the estate of Florabeth Vaughn in memory of her husband, Walter R. Vaugh, this fund supports ongoing program and operational needs of the Bay County Library System. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Walter G. & Carol A. Weinlander Fund | Walt and Carol Weinlander always believed they should give back to the place in which they live. They chose to start an unrestricted fund at the Community Foundation because they believe in the younger generations to decide the greatest needs and best opportunities for the community. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Warren F. and Ruth P. Mandley Memorial Educational Scholarship for Bay Commitment | Warren F. Mandley and Ruth P. Mandley spent most of the sixty years of their married life in Bay City. Ruth suffered the loss of her mother when she was only four years old and felt this loss acutely. Even without a role model to guide and encourage her in her early years and young adulthood, Ruth became a loving wife and extraordinary mother. She was devoted to her husband, Warren, who was plagued by multiple health problems in his later years. Ruth loved and cared for her family up to the time of her death, from cancer, in July 1996. Warren was an outstanding father who supported his family of four children with hard work, faithfulness, and determination his whole life. He cherished his Irish heritage, enjoyed hunting and camping, and was owner of Mandley’s City Dairy on 22nd Street in Bay City for many years. He survived his wife by only seven months, having reached the age of 80. In memory of their affection and dedication as parents, this fund was established in 1996 by their son, Frank E. Mandley, to assist Bay County students in realizing their full potential through higher education. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Weinlander Fitzhugh Memorial Fund | Since 1944, Weinlander Fitzhugh has been providing full service accounting and financial consulting and believes in giving back to the community. In addition to having team members involved with local organizations, the firm chose to establish this fund in memory of past company employees to support local community projects. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Wenonah Park Maintenance and Operations Agency Fund | Operated in conjunction with the State Theatre, this fund was created to provide support for ongoing maintenance and operations in Wenonah Park of the pavilion, concession stand, restrooms, storage facility, grounds, and World Friendship Shell. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Wenonah Park Maintenance and Operations Designated Fund | Operated in conjunction with the State Theatre, this fund was created to provide support for ongoing maintenance and operations in Wenonah Park of the pavilion, concession stand, restrooms, storage facility, grounds, and World Friendship Shell. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce Enrichment Fund | This fund supports and enhances Western Bay County through grant awards to projects surrounding culture and the arts, civic improvement and beautification, health and human services, education/social enrichment, recreation and the environment, and other aspects which lend to improving the quality of life in the community. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Endowment Fund | Established by a donor who understood the value of building endowments for a secured future, this fund benefits his church, Westminster Presbyterian Church of Bay City, through a gift of stock. The fund supports the church's programming and special project needs. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Willard and Eleanor Ball Scholarship | Eleanor Rehmus Ball and her husband, Willard, have long Bay County family histories. Willard’s father was district manager of Consumers Power for forty years, while Eleanor’s father founded A.J. Rehmus Company, a business that began making wooden sidewalks and evolved into a concrete company. Her father was a former president of the City School Board, and Eleanor worked for the Board of Education. Willard was born and raised in Bay County and attended Bay City Schools. He returned to Bay City after a long career with Peoples Gas Company, a public utility serving Chicago, Illinois. Willard and Eleanor established this fund in 1989 to support Bay County students. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| William A. Forsyth Scholarship Fund | This scholarship fund was established by collegues, friends, and family to honor Standish-Sterling High School graduate, William A. Forsyth, for his lifetime of public service as the Kent County Prosecuting Attorney. This scholarship honors a Standish-Sterling graduate interested in a career in public service, criminal justice, or law. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Willard & Mary Van Tuyle Family Fund | Willard Van Tuyle served in the Navy during World War II, and his wife Mary was a founding member of Studio 23. Both were passionate about the Bay City community where they lived and established this fund to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Wings of Mercy East Michigan Agency Fund | Wings of Mercy "gives wings to those in need" by providing free air transportation for patients in financial need who require treatment at distant medical centers. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Wings of Mercy East Michigan Endowment Fund | Wings of Mercy "gives wings to those in need" by providing free air transportation for patients in financial need who require treatment at distant medical centers. This fund supports the organization's ongoing mission, run exclusively by volunteers. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Wolthuis Family Teaching Scholarship | This scholarship was established in gratitude for the influence of public schools in the lives of the Wolthuis family. Au Gres-Sims and Standish-Sterling schools were where Norah and David taught and their sons were educated through the 12th grade. The scholarships provides support to students who attended either of these schools and is pursuing a degree in the field of education. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Women's Philanthropy Circle Endowment Fund | Members of the Women's Philanthropy Circle pool their donations and meet four times a year to engage in decision-making about where the funds will be directed in the community. Its mission is to award grants that invest in and promote connectivity between intergenerational levels for the betterment of community residents. The focus is to support the women, children, and elderly in Bay County by addressing issues such as poverty, health, education, safety, and the quality of life. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| Yellow Ribbon Guard Designated Fund | Established through the Bay County Vietnam Veterans Monument Committee, the Yellow Ribbon Guard seeks to make a difference in the lives of the men and women who protect freedom through the military. This fund supports the organization in sending mail and packages to deployed soldiers all year long as well as in reaching out to children of fallen soldiers, veterans, wounded soldiers, and military families. | Designated Find | Donate Now |
| Youth Advisory Endowment | Started by a W. K. Kellogg Foundation match, the purpose of this fund is to empower youth to take leadership in their community by having a fund of their own from which to award grants. The youth advisory committee recommends grants that positively impact the youth of Bay County. | Field of Interest Fund | Donate Now |
| YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region Endowment Fund | To support the YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region through this mission by providing projects and programs which impact and benefit women and families in the Great Lakes Bay Region. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| YWCA of Bay County Agency Fund | The YWCA Great Lakes Bay Region has been serving the area for more than 125 years by seeking to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. This fund helps to support many more years of supporting individual and family needs to create positive change. | Agency Fund | Not Available |
| Healthy Living Fund | The Healthy Living Fund supports recreation and healthy experiences that allow residents and visitors of all ages to come together and enjoy a sense of community. It awards grants to projects that construct, maintain, or repair community assets that promote a healthy lifestyle. | Project Fund | Not Available |
| Henry & Irene Linkowski Memorial Scholarship | Brother and sister Henry and Irene Linkowski are remembered by their family for their strong faith, great pride in their Polish heritage, love of travel, and generous hearts. They continued to live together in their childhood home until their passing and regularly gave back to numerous local charities. Having never married and with no children of their own, Henry and Irene wished for a large portion of their estates to go to charities. After distributing funds to numerous nonprofits, their niece directed the remainder of the funds to start this scholarship in honor of their legacy. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bay Music Foundation Scholarship | The Bay Music Foundation was established in 1959 by Peggy Rowley to encourage the musical development of the youth in Bay County. For nearly sixty years, it provided scholarships to young musicians and performers and offered performance workshops and master classes. After the organization disbanded in 2018, this scholarship fund was established to continue the organization’s legacy and support of students studying music. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Tim and Jan Slezak Education Fund | Tim and Jan Slezak believe that post-secondary education, whether it is college or skilled trades, is the most reliable path for future success. It provides the foundation for continued learning throughout one’s lifetime. They hope that by establishing this scholarship fund they can support students who would otherwise be unable to continue their education. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Rosemary Pope Designated Fund for Bay Commitment | Rosemary Pope was a passionate woman who believed in filling life with family and friends, connecting with nature, and traveling the world to learn from and experience different cultures. Through her estate plan, Rosemary established this fund to help remove financial barriers for students so that they, too, may seize new opportunities. This fund supports the Bay Commitment Scholarship program that awards to first-generation college students from Bay County. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Hidden Harvest Designated Fund | This endowment fund helps to further Hidden Harvest's mission to alleviate hunger and end food waste in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties. They provide a safe and coordinated system of rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to feed people in need. | Designated | Donate Now |
| Hidden Harvest Agency Fund | This endowment fund helps to further Hidden Harvest's mission to alleviate hunger and end food waste in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties. They provide a safe and coordinated system of rescuing surplus food and redistributing it to feed people in need. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency | Not Available |
| Hell's Half Mile Designated Fund | Hell's Half Mile Events, most known for its annual film and music festival in downtown Bay City, is a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the art of independent film, music, and entertainment. This fund helps support its mission to exceed expectations, while inspiring the community to participate in the arts. | Designated | Donate Now |
| Hell's Half Mile Agency Fund | Hell's Half Mile Events, most known for its annual film and music festival in downtown Bay City, is a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the art of independent film, music, and entertainment. This fund helps support its mission to exceed expectations, while inspiring the community to participate in the arts. Agency funds are supported by donations from its own organization. | Agency | Not available |
| Arenac County Animal Welfare Fund | In 2019, the members of the Arenac Community Funds committee chose to use a portion of their fund to create this fund to respond to the community need and establish a resource for the future. This fund is specifically for granting to organizations working with animals in Arenac County. | Field of Interest | Donate Now |
| Nate Doan Park Fund | Located on the west side of Bay City, Nate Doan Park is a neighborhood gathering place for families, featuring a playground for children. This endowment fund was established to help pay for maintenance of the park and its facilities. | Designated | Donate Now |
| Newell and Elizabeth Eddy College Access Fund | Newell and Elizabeth Eddy were long-time Bay County residents before moving to California in 1980. But they never forgot their roots. Newell Eddy was the owner and president of Habitant Furniture Co. in Bay City which made pieces designed for cabins and lodges. They remembered the Bay Area community in their estate, establishing this fund in support of education of the area. | Designated | Donate Now |
| Newell and Elizabeth Eddy Bay Commitment Scholarship Fund | Newell and Elizabeth Eddy were long-time Bay County residents before moving to California in 1980. But they never forgot their roots. Newell Eddy was the owner and president of Habitant Furniture Co. in Bay City which made pieces designed for cabins and lodges. They remembered the Bay Area community in their estate, establishing this fund in support of education of the area. This fund supports the Bay Commitment Scholarship program that awards to first-generation college students from Bay County attending either Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Helen Mackey Memorial Fund | Helen Mackey was a teacher in the Bay City Public Schools for many years. Before retiring, she was the principal of Park School. Through her will, this fund was established to assist students in need to continue their educational training. This fund supports the Bay Commitment Scholarship program that awards to first-generation college students from Bay County attending either Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University. | Designated | Donate Now |
| Hemlock Semiconductor Donor Advised Fund | As part of its goal to improve the quality of life in the area, Hemlock Semiconductor established this fund to provide grant funding for local projects and programs that make the region and even better place to work, play, and live. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised | Donate Now |
| Martha "Martie" G. Mettee Donor Advised Fund | Martha "Martie" Mettee was a successful Bay County prosecutor and beloved community member. Upon her passing, her family and friends helped to establish this fund in her honor. | Donor Advised | Donate Now |
| Karen and Rick Rockwell Donor Advised Fund | Karen and Rick Rockwell are actively involved in organizations throughout Arenac County and are passionate about helping their community thrive. Donor Advised Funds allow those who create them to have an ongoing involvement by recommending grants for issues and opportunities they care about most. | Donor Advised | Donate Now |
| Martha "Martie" G. Mettee YMCA Scholarship Fund | Martha "Martie" Mettee was a successful Bay County prosecutor and beloved community member. Upon her passing, her family and friends helped establish this fund to provide scholarships to attend Dow Bay Area Family YMCA programs. | Designated | Donate Now |
| Friends of the Pinconning Community Center Designated Fund | This fund was established to improve, enhance, and maintain the Pinconning Community Center building and surrounding property. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Bay County Growth Alliance Fund | Supports nonprofit projects that focus on economic growth through community development and improved quality of life in Bay County. | ||
| Joseph F. and Marjory A. Kerr Bay Commitment Scholarship Fund | Lifelong residents of Bay City, Joseph and Marjory Kerr raised four children here and supported them in any way they could. John Kerr established this fund in 2020 in their memory to honor their commitment to their children. He hopes this scholarship can support a local student who—like him—has big dreams and needs a little help to get started. This fund supports the Bay Commitment Scholarship program which awards to first-generation college students in Bay County attending either Delta College or Saginaw Valley State University. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Bonnie Marsh and George Shaw Family Fund | Bonnie Marsh and her husband George Shaw have a family motto which it includes the goal “help others.” Throughout their lives, they have done this in many ways, from donating money to serving as staff and board members for local nonprofits and by volunteering their time and talents (and manual labor!) for local projects and programs. When they heard about the Garnett and Elmie Compeau Challenge to start an unrestricted fund, they quickly stepped forward. “We know all the needs of today (such as pandemic support) will not be the needs of tomorrow,” said Bonnie. “We believe in the longevity of the Community Foundation and value the flexibility it offers to support the community in so many ways.” | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Bob and Ellen Charlebois Fund | The Bob and Ellen Charlebois Fund provides unrestricted grant dollars for the community so the Community Foundation can respond to emerging needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Bob and Kay Winters Family Fund | Born and raised in Detroit (where they met at school), Bob and Kay Winters moved to Bay County in 1979. For more than 40 years, they have made this area their home and cared for others in the community. Bob served as the Superintendent for Essexville Hampton Public Schools for 17 years. Although they both retired in 1996, they continued to keep busy by volunteering in the community and serving on various nonprofit and educational boards. The Bob and Kay Winters Family Fund provides unrestricted grant dollars for the community so the Community Foundation can respond to emerging needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Joseph F. and Marjory A. Kerr Family Fund | This fund was established in honor of Joseph F. and Marjory A. Kerr. The fund will benefit Bay County through the awarding of grants to meet the community’s most pressing challenges and promising needs. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Brian and Lindsay Eggers Fund | This fund was established by Brian Eggers and Lindsay Stevens Eggers. The fund will benefit Bay County through the awarding of grants to meet the community’s most pressing challenges and promising needs. Brian and Lindsay find motivation for giving in Matthew 25: 35-40 “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| SPARK: An Arts Mentorship Fund | The SPARK: Artistic Mentorship Program is an initiative to offer training and development in the performing arts to black, Indigenous, and students of color in the Great Lakes Bay region. Focusing on advanced training in singing, acting, and dancing, SPARK offers financial support and rigorous mentorship to assist underrepresented students in navigating the nuance and challenges of the entertainment industry. Recipients of this award will gain access to a plethora of knowledge from industry professionals offering perspective and guidance towards a fulfilling life in the performing arts. Spearheaded by Broadway theatre professionals and Bay City Central High School alums—Korie Lee Blossey, Katie Travis and Ryan VanDenBoom, along with Dr. Matt Travis, Director of Choral and Orchestral programs at the Midland Center for the Arts, Thad VanTifflin of the Bay City Public Schools and Katie Miller of the Midland Center for the Arts —SPARK leaders believe in the power of diversity in the arts and seek to ignite the passion in students to help create tomorrow’s leaders. | Field of Interest | Donate Now |
| Gerry and Barney Ballor Family Fund | Established by Bernard "Barney" Ballor to ensure there would always be unrestricted dollars available to meet the community's most pressing needs and promising opportunities. | Unrestricted Fund | Donate Now |
| Kasperski Family Fund | This fund was established by Michael and Nancy Kasperski to benefit Bay County through the awarding of grants to meet the community's most pressing challenges and promising needs. | Unrestricted Fund | Donate Now |
| Robert J. and Carol Anderson Family Fund | This fund was established in recognition and honor of Robert and Carol Anderson, parents of Beth McLaren. To make grants in support of charitable causes of interest to the Anderson family. Residents of Essexville, Bob and Carol were married for 48 years before Bob's passing in 2019. | Donor-Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Kevin and Danielle Krupp Family Fund | This fund was created by Kevin and Danielle Krupp to benefit our community through the awarding of grants to meet the community's most pressing challenges and promising needs. | Unrestricted Fund | Donate Now |
| Paul Revard and Frances Santoro Family Fund | Created by Paul Revard and Frances Santoro, this donor-advised fund allows the donors to make grants in support of charitable causes they care about most. | Donor-Advised Fund | Donate Now |
| Mary Eileen Wyatt Scholarship Fund | Scholarships will be awarded to Arenac County high school seniors who have demonstrated scholastic achievement and financial need. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Wolicki Family Scholarship Fund | Dan Wolicki created this scholarship fund in honor of his parents, Arlene and Clifford Wolicki's legacy of caring for their neighbors. Scholarship supports postsecondary skilled trades pursuits (college degree or certificate). Preference given to students who attended the Bay Arenac Career Center. | Scholarship | Donate Now |
| Jr. and Kaye Hausbeck Fund | This fund, created in honor of Jr. and Kaye Hausbeck by their children, will provide postsecondary education support to a deserving student of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Great Lakes Bay Region. | Designated Fund | Donate Now |
| Frank and Alice York Family Fund | This fund was established by Frank York in honor of his wife and the family they created. The fund will benefit Bay County through the awarding of grants to meet the community’s most pressing challenges and promising needs and was established in conjunction with the Garnett and Elmie Compeau Challenge. | Unrestricted | Donate Now |
| Frank and Alice York Family Advised Fund | This donor advised fund was established by Frank York in honor of his wife and the family they created. The fund will benefit charitable causes dear to the York family. | Donor-Advised Fund | Donate Now |
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Preserving our Resources and Community Assets
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A New Way to Give
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Reawakening an Interest in Nature
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Carrying on a Legacy of Students
Jean and Donald Massnick met one fall day at a University of Michigan football game where they were attending school. At the time, they had
