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Charlevoix County Community Foundation

Make a Difference Close to Home

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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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Impact Stories | Grants In Action
Home Health Aids on Beaver Island
Aug 21, 2025

Support from a recent C3F Community Priorities grant to the Beaver Island Rural Health Center is helping provide Beaver Island seniors the opportunity to age in place, as many of them want to do.

General News
Out in the Community with C3F - Mondays
Aug 20, 2025

At least once every summer we try and get ice cream together as "Team C3F" in downtown East Jordan.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action | Student Success
Boyne City Middle School Esport Jerseys
Aug 13, 2025

A C3F Boyne City Student Success grant funded high-quality jerseys for a new 7th and 8th grade esports team, which focuses on electronic sports, a form of multiplayer video game competition, and its impact went far beyond new uniforms.

General News
August is Make a Will Month
Aug 5, 2025

August is National Make a Will Month. What will your legacy be?

Impact Stories | Grants In Action
LTC ECAR Program
Aug 5, 2025

With support from a C3F Community Priorities grant, LTC was able to implement their ECAR program across 118 preserves in Charlevoix County!

General News
Out in the community with C3F - JRAC
Aug 5, 2025

Getting out of our offices and seeing our impact firsthand is so important!

General News
Cryptocurrency Donations
Aug 5, 2025

We're thrilled to announce that C3F is now accepting donations in cryptocurrency.

General News
2025 Scholarship Recipients
Aug 4, 2025

Area students receive record breaking $681,100 in scholarships from Charlevoix County Community Foundation.

General News
Congratulations to the 2024-2025 Leadership Learning Lab graduates
Jul 25, 2025

Our very own Sara Ward was on hand to congratulate them on their big achievement.

Impact Stories | Grants In Action | Student Success
Charlevoix Public Schools Echo Air Bikes
Jul 21, 2025

Last year, a C3F Student Success grant to the Charlevoix Public Schools allowed them to purchase Echo Air Bikes to enhance experiences in their weight room and physical education classes.

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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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Beaver Island High School Graduates

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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