Thank you for investing in our community ― allowing us to be responsive to the ever-changing needs and promising opportunities for growth. Your philanthropic support and generosity multiplies when combined with gifts from others, so that together we are capable of doing so much more in providing for our community.
The Riverwalk/Railtrail has been a shining example of what can be achieved when many people work together for the good of the community since the
Being a part of the Women’s Philanthropy Circle or the Men’s Philanthropy Group is an incredible way to get involved in giving back for someone
A few years ago, Northern Bay area community members such as Mike Stoner started noticing that local people, especially younger generations, were disconnected from the
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
Leeds Bird doesn’t have much patience for people who say there’s nothing to do in the Bay Area. “If you are an observer and want
Established with memorial contributions when Michael Dwan passed away in 2007, his family created the Dwan Family Donor Advised Fund to honor his commitment to
Donor Advised Funds offer flexibility and impact. These funds allow you to actively participate in the grantmaking process. You can start your own fund and recommend charitable projects or organizations you wish to support.
With a donor-advised fund, you’re able to select the nonprofits and organizations you want to help, and Bay Area Community Foundation (BACF) does all the work of administering the grants. With diligent financial management by BACF, the fund will continue to gain interest each year and continue on … forever.
Download the Donor-Advised Fund Disbursement Request Form
Download the Donor-Advised Fund 2022 Instructions Form
Call us at 989-893-4438 to set up an appointment.
Including Bay Area Community Foundation in your estate will leave a legacy of support so that your community advocacy is realized forever. When you make a charitable gift to your community foundation through values-based giving, your life’s work and what you care about most live on. You are creating your own legacy…your story that will be told for generations to come.
Your values. Your hopes. Your desires.
One way of giving is including a charitable gift in your will or trust. When you combine your charitable goals with your estate planning, you can minimize your tax burden, provide for your family, honor loved ones, leave a legacy in your name, and reinforce your personal values. You can even make contributions to your favorite causes ― ones that you may not have the financial resources to accomplish during your lifetime.
Do you want to …
Bay Area Community Foundation offers you flexible options to make distributing the charitable portion of your estate simple for your estate executor and easy for nonprofit recipients. Leave your estate, or a portion of your estate, to BACF and specify the amount each organization’s endowment fund should receive. We handle the rest. By investing in their endowment funds, you help ensure the organizations will continue to thrive for years to come. Partnering with us saves you money now and time later when giving through your estate plan.
It’s easy to make a gift by insurance policy, IRA beneficiary designation, or another asset. The following wording in your will can get you started:
I devise to the Bay Area Community Foundation (Tax ID 38-2418086), a Michigan nonprofit corporation, the sum of [$____] (or a specific asset or percentage of estate), for the purpose of [_____].
For as many motivations as there are to give, there are ways of giving.
View and download our guide to help you and your professional advisor determine the custom giving solution that’s right for you.
We’re here to help. Give us a call at 989-893-4438.
Interested in being a part of the grantmaking process at a lower financial level? Join with other philanthropists in the area and work together to recommend projects and programs, all while enjoying a fun social evening.
We know that some passionate people don’t want to simply give their money, but they want to be a part of the process of helping decide which organizations it is awarded to. Four times a year, the Women’s Philanthropy Circle and Men’s Philanthropy Group gather for food, fun, and friendship—with a side of philanthropy.
Each member contributes $1,000 a year. Half of this gift is granted out that year to local organizations, and half of it is placed in an endowment fund. This endowment fund grows the impact potential for many years to come.
Recently, the groups have granted to provide clothing for women and children in need, holiday food baskets, furniture for the local women’s shelter, support for the Youth Leadership Academy, and Coats for Kids, among other projects. Each member brings their own ideas on needs in the community, and the group votes on which projects to help fund.
“It’s a great way to get involved for someone who is community-minded and wants to go about giving in a slightly different way.”– Lee Miller, MPG member
“The Women’s Philanthropy Circle is great for women who have a philanthropic heart but not a lot of time. When we combine our resources, we can make a bigger impact. It’s instant gratification. You know you’re helping someone immediately that could use your lift. It’s amazing to see all we have accomplished so far.”– Barb Engelhardt, original WPC member
Both groups are always accepting new members.
Contact us to learn how to get involved.
We are happy to help guide you through your giving process. We’ll go through your options for giving and explain them in greater detail. You may also find these resources helpful as you’re getting started:
Call us at 989-893-4438. We’re happy to help.
