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The Community Foundation for Muskegon County is a collection of individually established funds, each one representing the vision of an individual, family or organization and their belief in the power of endowment and philanthropy. For Good. For Ever.® At the close of 2006, the Foundation's inventory of funds neared 850, each one designed to better the community, leave a legacy or inspire others to continue the work of the founding donors.
The funds of the Foundation are classified by type and purpose, some established to support the general needs of the community, others designed to support a specific organization or community need, and yet others established and advised by individual donors who choose to actively engage in their philanthropy with the help of the Community Foundation. Below is a complete inventory of all of the Funds of the Muskegon Foundation listed by category. For a list of the Mason Foundation funds, click here. For a list of the Oceana Foundation funds, click here.
To learn more about how you can make a Foundation fund part of your charitable giving, listen to an interview with Bob Chapla, VP Donor Development. Unrestricted Funds
Donors place no restriction on how these funds are to be used, giving the Community Foundation Board of Trustees the flexibility to make competitive grants that provide the greatest benefit to the citizens of the Muskegon region.
View list... Committee Advised Funds
Committee Advised Funds allow organizations and associations to establish a fund for charitable giving and grantmaking. Participants may make contributions to the fund in any amount, at any time and advise the Community Foundation on grants to be made from the fund.
View list... Scholarship Funds
Scholarship Funds are a wonderful way to reflect the interests and passions of donors or of a loved one who is being memorialized. Donors may designate a particular field of study, select eligibility requirements and name an advisory committee. Our scholarship staff will help you design a Scholarship Fund that will fulfill your unique desires and assist students for all future generations.
View list... Field of Interest Funds
Donors choose to support a broad area of interest such as the arts, education, youth, community beautification and development, health and human services and the environment.
View list... Donor Advised Funds
Donor Advised Funds support the interests of the donors by enabling them to participate actively in grantmaking and suggesting charitable organizations to receive grants.
View list... Designated Funds
Designated Funds support specific charitable organizations or causes identified by the donor.
View list... Organization Endowment Funds
Organization Endowment Funds are created by area nonprofit agencies or organizations to provide an ongoing source of income support for their varied missions.
View list... Charitable unitrusts
A Unitrust combines a charitable gift, the value of significant tax benefits, and an income stream for family members.
View list... Charitable gift annuities
A Gift Annuity combines a charitable gift to benefit our community and provides the donor a life long guaranteed fixed income.
View list... community service
Community Service Funds are created by non-profit organizations seeking Foundation assistance with the administration of a specific program, capital campaign or other service.
View list... Build-a-Funds
Build-A-Funds are created by donors, area nonprofit agencies or organizations to begin building a fund up to a minimum fund level.
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