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Charlevoix County Community Foundation

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About Us

The Charlevoix County Community Foundation is dedicated to inspiring generosity to drive positive change for the people and places in our area, now and forever. We are passionate about enhancing all aspects of life in our communities to ensure everyone can live, grow, and thrive here.

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General News
2025 Youth Needs Assessment Results
Oct 17, 2025

C3F YAC conducts a needs assessment survey to understand the collective concerns of the age group that they are representing - an important part of the Youth Needs grantmaking process.

General News
C3F Celebrates Boss' Day
Oct 16, 2025

Happy Boss' Day to our very own C3F President Sara Ward!

General News
C3F and Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation YAC - Camp Daggett
Oct 15, 2025

YAC Attack!! The Charlevoix County Community Foundation and the Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Youth Advisory Committees got together for a day of team building and leadership.

General News
A New Year for YAC
Oct 14, 2025

Introducing the 2025-2026 Youth Advisory Committee.

General News
Out in the Community - Boyne Area State of the Community
Oct 10, 2025

We were honored to be asked to speak at the Boyne Area State of the Community luncheon.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
PPMI Sexual Health Toolkits
Oct 9, 2025

With the support of a 2024 Youth Needs grant, Planned Parenthood of Michigan was able to provide over 400 students in 7th-12th grade a sexual health toolkit to help youth and adults have more supportive conversations about sexual health topics like consent, relationships, and media literacy.

General News
October is Michigan College Month
Oct 8, 2025

That means it's never too early to start thinking about college applications and applying for scholarships.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Great Start Collaborative - Preschool Program
Oct 6, 2025

With support from a recent C3F Community Priorities grant, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD’s Great Start Collaborative of Charlevoix, Emmet, & Northern Antrim Counties was able to enroll 6 children from Charlevoix County into a high-quality preschool program.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Crooked Tree Arts Center - “Michigan: An American Portrait”
Oct 3, 2025

With support from a recent C3F Arts & Culture grant, the “Michigan: An American Portrait” exhibition, hosted by Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey last summer, exceeded expectations in both attendance and community engagement.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Crooked Tree Arts Center - Visual Arts Studio
Sep 30, 2025

With support from a recent Community Priorities grant, Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey significantly improved the accessibility and functionality of its Visual Arts Studio in 2024.

Kim Mettler, Michigan Barefoot Memories Photography

Make a Gift

We believe the act of giving, in any amount, strengthens communities by offering connection, fostering unity, and spreading kindness with every gift.

Together with donors, we are a force for good that’s both meaningful and enduring.

Ways to Give

PRIORITY GIVING

  • Community Priorities
  • Arts and Culture
  • Environment
  • Geographic Enrichment
  • Urgent Needs
  • Youth Needs
Kim Mettler, Michigan Barefoot Memories Photography

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

We strive to understand the funding gaps in our region, respond to needs when they arise, and leverage resources for greater outcomes.

We value our partnerships and organizations are encouraged to reach out to our staff anytime to discuss upcoming needs and grant ideas. 

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Scholarship Opportunities

Investing in our youth is a longstanding C3F priority. By supporting students pursuing higher education we continue youth development beyond high school—making the future brighter for hundreds of local young adults. 

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LEAVE A Legacy

A future gift is meaningful philanthropy almost anyone can do.

We can help you customize your future gift to support the causes and organizations that are important to you.

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