Education
A healthy community opens themselves to new ideas and provides high quality education and life-long learning for all members of the community.
Barbara Colleen Hooten Memorial Fund – DKEF
To enhance the educational experiences of elementary age students from Delton & Hastings Schools Systems, occasionally provide college scholarships and scholarships for Barry County YMCA experiences.Barry Career Access Network
This fund shall be used to support the career access network for Barry County. Barry Community Foundation is proud to be a supporter of the Barry Career Access Network effort, known as BCAN!, and its goal to increase the percentage of Greater Barry County residents with post-high school certificates or degrees to 60% by the…Barry Community Enrichment Center (BCEC)
Community is at the heart of everything we do. The Barry Community Enrichment Center (BCEC) is home to 11 non-profit agencies who are dedicated to providing our community with a variety of services, enrichment and education. The building is host to community events, workshops and classes. It is a place where community members can come…Barry County Christian School KickStart Fund
This fund will support Barry County Christian Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStart.Barry County Early Education Fund
The fund shall be used to support the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes of the Barry County Early Education Initiative (commonly referred to as Great Start).Barry County Humane Society Compassion and Love for Animals
It is the intention of the Barry County Humane Society Compassion and Love of Animals Scholarship Fund is to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors of any Barry County school or resident of Barry County who is pursuing a degree pertaining to animals.Barry County Junior Golf Association Fund

To support the costs associated with youth golf.Barry County Library KickStart Match Funds
The fund shall be used to match KickStart CSA's when child meets their summer reading goalsBarry Intermediate School District PTO Fund
The mission is to serve the BISD by supporting classroom performance and expectation goals of "Be Safe", "Be Polite" and "Be Aware." With a focus on Service, Solutions and continual support of the Educational and Social needs of the BISD Students.Be The Change Fund
Although a grant of any kind can mean the difference between enrollment or dropping out for any student in need, this fund focuses on specific grants often referred to as “retention grants,” “completion grants,” or sometimes “gap grants”—programs specifically designed to target students who: Have genuine unmet financial need and have used all other sources…Brad Heath Memorial Fund for Skilled Trades
This fund will support all costs associated with the journey to degrees, certifications and/or apprenticeships for Barry County residents seeking employment in skilled trades.Brian Appel Trades Scholarship Fund – TAEF
Provides scholarships to Thornapple Kellogg students pursuing a certification or degree in the skilled trade field or health care profession.Caledonia Farmers Elevator Robert Newman Educational Scholarship Fund
The Caledonia Farmers Elevator Robert Newman Educational Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to students region-wide who are pursuing a career in Agriculture or Agribusiness. Eligibility Requirements:Career & Technical Education Fund
The anonymous donors of this fund established this fund to support county wide education for career and technical education, in its broadest sense.Cedar Creek Career & Technical Education Fund
The fund will be used for the purposes of career training in the field of manufacturing industryChamberlin Skilled Trades Fund – DKEF
Provides scholarships to Delton Kellogg students pursuing a certification or degree in the skilled trade field.Clay Hills Farm Fund – TAEF
This granting fund will be used to provide assistance to Thornapple Kellogg High School students who are pursuing vocational training opportunities.Coleman Agency MJ Scholarship Fund
To provide grants for charitable programs and organizations through the service area of the Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc.Dan Dykstra Jr. Memorial Fund – TAEF
Established by Barb & Dave Dykstra to financially assist qualified Thornapple Township Emergency Services volunteers that are interested in continuing and/or advancing their EMS and fire fighting expertise.Dave Storms YMCA Community Outreach Fund
To support community outreach efforts by the YMCA of Barry County such as Y Mentors, CATCH Summer Playground, Y on the Fly, and the B. Bus Mobile Library.Delton Area Rotary Club Fund
To support the welfare of Delton and other communities for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes.Delton Area Rotary Club Scholarship Fund Vocational/Technical School – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must be accepted to an accredited vocational or trade school. Student will be evaluated strongly on community involvement and leadership experience. Student should demonstrate service before self.Delton Educational Enrichment Fund – DKEF
Fund Purposes Grants from this fund may be used for purposes including, but not limited to, the following examples. 1. Education enhancement for the arts, music, science, classroom or whole school collaborations. Any grant must impact the learning for children. 2. This money could be used for a match for other grants. 3. Teachers may…Delton Kellogg Determined Student Scholarship Fund – DKEF
Provide a scholarship to a student who has experienced a hardship (abuse, neglect, illness, injury or financial or social instability) with a 3.0 GPA graduating from DK Schools.Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA 2.5 – 3.25) – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 – 3.25. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA above 3.26) – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must have a cumulative GPA above 3.26. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.Education Matters Fund
To support the Education Matters Initiative for Barry County...a community where Education matters for all!Eldon P Willard Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was setup to honor Eldon P. Willard a Hastings school teacher. This will be awarded to a Hastings Area High School graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree or certification beyond high school. Student must be a graduating senior of Hastings High School. Student will be evaluated on athletic involvement with special…Elizabeth Jane Murphy Memorial – DKEF
The fund shall be used to support literacy education in Delton Kellogg Elementary Schools in honor of Mrs. Murphy.Encouraging Hope Fund
Donor advised fund to support charitable projects, programs and activities in Barry County.Fitzgerald Odyssey of the Mind & Arts Fund – TAEF
To support Odyssey of the Mind and art enrichment opportunities at Thornapple Kellogg schools through grants.Florence & Carl Niethamer Trust Fund
The fund shall be used for the support of young people who reside in Barry County through scholarships, and/or educational development experiences, and/or leadership training, and/or any other opportunities for leadership development of Barry County Youth.Frank Tichvon Memorial Fund – TAEF
The fund shall be used for support of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation Field of Interest.General Federation of Women’s Club – Gun Lake Area Fund
It is the intention of the General Federation of Women's Club - Gun Lake Area Fund to award four separate $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors exhibiting community service and leadership qualities in each of the four (4) school districts which surround Gun Lake: Wayland, Martin, Thornapple Kellogg, and Delton Kellogg. One trade/technical scholarship…Gies Family Scholarship Fund
Award 2 $500 scholarships to graduating Hastings High School seniors pursuing a degree in math, pre-dentistry, biological sciences or environmental sciences.Girl Scouts of Barry County, Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council Fund
The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council activities in Barry County.Gordon and Carolyn Worth Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship to a graduating senior from a Barry County school, who has participated in the Barry County 4-H program.Groos Family Fund
Provides funding to improve the quality of education in Barry County. All grants will be consistent with the purposes and guidelines of the Foundation's general grant making policies. Also funds the Viking Group West Michigan Scholarship.Hastings Area Schools KickStart Fund
This fund will support Hastings Area Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStartHastings Dominica Expedition Special Project Fund
The purpose of the special project fund is to provide a centralized location for fund raising and payment to support 12 students from the Barry County area who will work with researchers from Operation Walllacea to engage in research that impacts the environment regarding invasive species in several habitats.Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Fund
The fund shall be used exclusively to supplement and enrich the education programs of the Hastings Area School System and/or its members as determined from time to time by an advisory committee and approved by the Foundation.Hastings Elks Lodge 1965 Youth Activities Fund
The fund shall be used to support the charitable activities of the Hastings Elks Lodge 1965 that support Youth, i.d., hoop shoot competition, scholarships.Imagination Library of Barry County Fund #294
The Fund is used to support the program costs of the Imagination Library of Barry County.Jack L. & Gretchen G Kennedy Community Fund
To support the Priority Area as determined by the Barry Community Foundation Board of DirectorsJane Morris Memorial Fund
Provides scholarships to Barry County students who participate in 4H. Student must be a graduating senior of a Barry County high school Student must demonstrate academic achievement and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school. Financial need is not a requirement Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school…Jane Morris Memorial Fund for Lakewood
Provides scholarships to Lakewood student. Student must be a graduating senior of Lakewood High School Student must demonstrate academic achievement and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school. Financial need is not a requirement Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience. Student…Jeff Lehman Memorial Fund – TAEF
Provides support to the students of Thornapple Kellogg as designated by fund holder.Jody Helrigel Pratt Educational Scholarship Fund – TAEF
The Helrigel -Pratt family of Barry County continues to support education beyond high school as a way to be successful in the world today. Jody Helrigel Pratt was an educator/administrator in Barry and Allegan County for over fifty years in grades K-12 and at the university level. Children learn from role models in their lives;…Kensinger & Alice Jones Write Away Scholarship
The fund shall be used to encourage and inspire Barry County High School students to develop an appreciation for the creative writing process and to provide incentives for the expression of original ideas through the use of written language.Kickstart to Career – Saving Matters – TAEF
To support the Kickstart to Career Savings program for all Thornapple Kellogg kindergarten students.Kickstart to Career – Savings Matters Fund
Provide $50 into savings account for each kindergarten student in Barry County.Lakewood Early Childhood Education Center KickStart Fund
This fund will support Lakewood Area Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStartLibraries of Barry County
The fund shall be used to support the work of the libraries located in Barry County.Little Hands Montessori
This fund will assist the Little Hands Montessori, a bi-lingual school in Richland, to gather start up funds while its 501C3 status is being processed.Logan Michael Kimbrue Memorial Scholarship Fund – TAEF
Student qualifying for this scholarship must be a graduating senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools and participated in the TK Football program.Love of Barry County Donor Advised Fund
To help provide funding for educational, benevolent, charitable or public purposes within or outside the County of Barry. Â The focus will be faith based, along with seven elements of a healthy community.Lydia Cole Memorial Fund
The purpose of this fund is to support TK, DK and/or Hastings graduating seniors by providing scholarships. The fund will also support the TK, DK and Hastings swimming programs with grant dollars.Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Fund
Founded by two retired Maple Valley school teachers on the principal that every graduating Maple Valley Schools student deserved a chance to continue their studies. The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to college or trade-school bound seniors or alumni.Maple Valley Schools KickStart Fund
This fund will support Maple Valley Area Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStart.Margery Martin Elementary Tree Fund – DKEF
The fund shall be used to provide white pine tree saplings for every Pre-school through Elementary age student the week of Arbor Day, which annually on the last Friday in April.Mary Collier Bard Fan Scholarship Fund – DKEF
The purpose is to provide a scholarship or educational assistance to a graduating senior or a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School.Michael H & Diane K Gaertner Education Fund
The fund shall be used for Education, in the broadest terms, within the geographical area of the Barry Community Foundation.Noah’s Ark Preschool Fund
The fund shall be used for the educational, benevolent, charitable or public purposes of Noah's Ark Preschool.Orangeville Veterans Fund
This fund will provide grants for charitable projects in the Orangeville Area(Veteran's Memorial)Practice Aloha Fund
 Donor advised fund to support charitable projects, programs and activities in Barry County.Richard & Eric Lee Reyff and Christopher Banash Memorial Fund – TAEF
The fund shall be used to support the summer activities of Learning disabled students of the Barry Intermediate School District or The Thornapple Kellogg School District.Richard & Merilyn Foster Memorial Fund
Shall be used for support of the Kickstart to Career Program. This fund will provide matches that will support savings incentives. Excess dollars over the kickstart matches may be used for incentives for positive behaviors towards saving for education.Richard Merilyn Foster Memorial KickStart Match Fund
Provide matching donations for individual contributions into students’ KickStart to Career accounts.Robert B. Morris memorial Fund (fund # )
This fund provides income to Bob Moriss's 3 favorite charities in Lake Odessa: the public library, the historical society, and the trails systems.Bob Morris was raised in Lake Odessa Michigan, graduating in 1968. He lived his California dream in the San Diego area, after graduating from Michigan State University. Preserving rural environments and the Sierra…Route 66 Operating Fund
To support the operations of the Route 66 Business District.2022-2023 Partner FormNashville Route 66 Business District Partner FormSidney Rashelle’s Gift
The Fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes of the Barry County 4-HSouthside Pediatrics Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship to a Barry County graduating senior who plans to pursue a career dedicated to improving the lives of children. Must be a Barry County graduate or a graduating senior in the current academic year. Student plans to pursue a career dedicated to improving the lives of children. Some examples are: teacher,…St. Rose of Lima Kickstart
This fund will support St. Rose Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStartSt. Rose of Lima Parish Educational Trust Fund
To support the educational purposes of St. Rose of Lima Parish and School.Steve Paas Memorial Scholarship Fund (Pepsi Beverages Company)
Fund Purpose: Providing scholarships to children of the employees of Pepsi Beverage Company 3700 Kraft Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Eligibility Requirements: Student must be a child of a full-time employee of the Pepsi Beverages Company located at 3700 Kraft Avenue. Employee must be actively employed with the company for at least one year prior to…Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association Fund – TAEF
The Fund shall be used for support of the Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association Fund and/or related educational purposes.W. William & Linda Blackmore Memorial Scholarship Fund – DKEF
Description/Background: This scholarship was established by W. William and Linda Blackmore. The scholarship will provide a yearly award TBD determined by the fund holder’s family to a graduating senior(s) of the Delton Kellogg School District. The number of scholarships will be determined by the fund holder’s family annually and the available funds. Eligibility Criteria:William McGee Memorial Scholarship Fund – TAEF
This scholarship was set up to honor William McGee. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating TK senior who shows community involvement.Wilson H. Craig Jr. Memorial Fund
The purpose of the fund is to encourage substantial improvement in the K-12 science, mathematics and astronomy education programs promoting creativity, critical thinking and inventiveness in youth within the geographic region bounded by the cities of Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Lansing and Grand Rapids, excluding the areas encompassed by said city limits.Wyatt M. Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund – DKEF
It is the intention of the fund to support a graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg with a post-secondary scholarship. Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible: Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree with a major in a foreign language and/or culture, history, social studies, OR in education with a major in…YMCA of Barry County Fund
The fund shall be used to support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of the YMCA of Barry County.
Barbara Colleen Hooten Memorial Fund – DKEF
To enhance the educational experiences of elementary age students from Delton & Hastings Schools Systems, occasionally provide college scholarships and scholarships for Barry County YMCA experiences.Barry Career Access Network
This fund shall be used to support the career access network for Barry County. Barry Community Foundation is proud to be a supporter of the Barry Career Access Network effort, known as BCAN!, and its goal to increase the percentage of Greater Barry County residents with post-high school certificates or degrees to 60% by the…Barry County Christian School KickStart Fund
This fund will support Barry County Christian Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStart.Barry County Early Education Fund
The fund shall be used to support the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes of the Barry County Early Education Initiative (commonly referred to as Great Start).Barry County Junior Golf Association Fund

To support the costs associated with youth golf.Barry County Library KickStart Match Funds
The fund shall be used to match KickStart CSA's when child meets their summer reading goalsBarry Intermediate School District PTO Fund
The mission is to serve the BISD by supporting classroom performance and expectation goals of "Be Safe", "Be Polite" and "Be Aware." With a focus on Service, Solutions and continual support of the Educational and Social needs of the BISD Students.Be The Change Fund
Although a grant of any kind can mean the difference between enrollment or dropping out for any student in need, this fund focuses on specific grants often referred to as “retention grants,” “completion grants,” or sometimes “gap grants”—programs specifically designed to target students who: Have genuine unmet financial need and have used all other sources…Brian Appel Trades Scholarship Fund – TAEF
Provides scholarships to Thornapple Kellogg students pursuing a certification or degree in the skilled trade field or health care profession.Career & Technical Education Fund
The anonymous donors of this fund established this fund to support county wide education for career and technical education, in its broadest sense.Cedar Creek Career & Technical Education Fund
The fund will be used for the purposes of career training in the field of manufacturing industryChamberlin Skilled Trades Fund – DKEF
Provides scholarships to Delton Kellogg students pursuing a certification or degree in the skilled trade field.Clay Hills Farm Fund – TAEF
This granting fund will be used to provide assistance to Thornapple Kellogg High School students who are pursuing vocational training opportunities.Dan Dykstra Jr. Memorial Fund – TAEF
Established by Barb & Dave Dykstra to financially assist qualified Thornapple Township Emergency Services volunteers that are interested in continuing and/or advancing their EMS and fire fighting expertise.Dave Storms YMCA Community Outreach Fund
To support community outreach efforts by the YMCA of Barry County such as Y Mentors, CATCH Summer Playground, Y on the Fly, and the B. Bus Mobile Library.Delton Area Rotary Club Fund
To support the welfare of Delton and other communities for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes.Delton Area Rotary Club Scholarship Fund Vocational/Technical School – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must be accepted to an accredited vocational or trade school. Student will be evaluated strongly on community involvement and leadership experience. Student should demonstrate service before self.Delton Educational Enrichment Fund – DKEF
Fund Purposes Grants from this fund may be used for purposes including, but not limited to, the following examples. 1. Education enhancement for the arts, music, science, classroom or whole school collaborations. Any grant must impact the learning for children. 2. This money could be used for a match for other grants. 3. Teachers may…Delton Kellogg Determined Student Scholarship Fund – DKEF
Provide a scholarship to a student who has experienced a hardship (abuse, neglect, illness, injury or financial or social instability) with a 3.0 GPA graduating from DK Schools.Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA 2.5 – 3.25) – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 – 3.25. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA above 3.26) – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must have a cumulative GPA above 3.26. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.Education Matters Fund
To support the Education Matters Initiative for Barry County...a community where Education matters for all!Eldon P Willard Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was setup to honor Eldon P. Willard a Hastings school teacher. This will be awarded to a Hastings Area High School graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree or certification beyond high school. Student must be a graduating senior of Hastings High School. Student will be evaluated on athletic involvement with special…Elizabeth Jane Murphy Memorial – DKEF
The fund shall be used to support literacy education in Delton Kellogg Elementary Schools in honor of Mrs. Murphy.Encouraging Hope Fund
Donor advised fund to support charitable projects, programs and activities in Barry County.Fitzgerald Odyssey of the Mind & Arts Fund – TAEF
To support Odyssey of the Mind and art enrichment opportunities at Thornapple Kellogg schools through grants.Florence & Carl Niethamer Trust Fund
The fund shall be used for the support of young people who reside in Barry County through scholarships, and/or educational development experiences, and/or leadership training, and/or any other opportunities for leadership development of Barry County Youth.Frank Tichvon Memorial Fund – TAEF
The fund shall be used for support of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation Field of Interest.General Federation of Women’s Club – Gun Lake Area Fund
It is the intention of the General Federation of Women's Club - Gun Lake Area Fund to award four separate $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors exhibiting community service and leadership qualities in each of the four (4) school districts which surround Gun Lake: Wayland, Martin, Thornapple Kellogg, and Delton Kellogg. One trade/technical scholarship…Gies Family Scholarship Fund
Award 2 $500 scholarships to graduating Hastings High School seniors pursuing a degree in math, pre-dentistry, biological sciences or environmental sciences.Girl Scouts of Barry County, Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council Fund
The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of the Glowing Embers Girl Scout Council activities in Barry County.Gordon and Carolyn Worth Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship to a graduating senior from a Barry County school, who has participated in the Barry County 4-H program.Groos Family Fund
Provides funding to improve the quality of education in Barry County. All grants will be consistent with the purposes and guidelines of the Foundation's general grant making policies. Also funds the Viking Group West Michigan Scholarship.Hastings Area Schools KickStart Fund
This fund will support Hastings Area Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStartHastings Dominica Expedition Special Project Fund
The purpose of the special project fund is to provide a centralized location for fund raising and payment to support 12 students from the Barry County area who will work with researchers from Operation Walllacea to engage in research that impacts the environment regarding invasive species in several habitats.Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Fund
The fund shall be used exclusively to supplement and enrich the education programs of the Hastings Area School System and/or its members as determined from time to time by an advisory committee and approved by the Foundation.Hastings Elks Lodge 1965 Youth Activities Fund
The fund shall be used to support the charitable activities of the Hastings Elks Lodge 1965 that support Youth, i.d., hoop shoot competition, scholarships.Imagination Library of Barry County Fund #294
The Fund is used to support the program costs of the Imagination Library of Barry County.Jack L. & Gretchen G Kennedy Community Fund
To support the Priority Area as determined by the Barry Community Foundation Board of DirectorsJane Morris Memorial Fund
Provides scholarships to Barry County students who participate in 4H. Student must be a graduating senior of a Barry County high school Student must demonstrate academic achievement and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school. Financial need is not a requirement Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school…Jane Morris Memorial Fund for Lakewood
Provides scholarships to Lakewood student. Student must be a graduating senior of Lakewood High School Student must demonstrate academic achievement and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school. Financial need is not a requirement Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience. Student…Jeff Lehman Memorial Fund – TAEF
Provides support to the students of Thornapple Kellogg as designated by fund holder.Jody Helrigel Pratt Educational Scholarship Fund – TAEF
The Helrigel -Pratt family of Barry County continues to support education beyond high school as a way to be successful in the world today. Jody Helrigel Pratt was an educator/administrator in Barry and Allegan County for over fifty years in grades K-12 and at the university level. Children learn from role models in their lives;…Kensinger & Alice Jones Write Away Scholarship
The fund shall be used to encourage and inspire Barry County High School students to develop an appreciation for the creative writing process and to provide incentives for the expression of original ideas through the use of written language.Kickstart to Career – Saving Matters – TAEF
To support the Kickstart to Career Savings program for all Thornapple Kellogg kindergarten students.Kickstart to Career – Savings Matters Fund
Provide $50 into savings account for each kindergarten student in Barry County.Lakewood Early Childhood Education Center KickStart Fund
This fund will support Lakewood Area Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStartLibraries of Barry County
The fund shall be used to support the work of the libraries located in Barry County.Little Hands Montessori
This fund will assist the Little Hands Montessori, a bi-lingual school in Richland, to gather start up funds while its 501C3 status is being processed.Love of Barry County Donor Advised Fund
To help provide funding for educational, benevolent, charitable or public purposes within or outside the County of Barry. Â The focus will be faith based, along with seven elements of a healthy community.Lydia Cole Memorial Fund
The purpose of this fund is to support TK, DK and/or Hastings graduating seniors by providing scholarships. The fund will also support the TK, DK and Hastings swimming programs with grant dollars.Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation Fund
Founded by two retired Maple Valley school teachers on the principal that every graduating Maple Valley Schools student deserved a chance to continue their studies. The Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation provides scholarships to college or trade-school bound seniors or alumni.Maple Valley Schools KickStart Fund
This fund will support Maple Valley Area Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStart.Margery Martin Elementary Tree Fund – DKEF
The fund shall be used to provide white pine tree saplings for every Pre-school through Elementary age student the week of Arbor Day, which annually on the last Friday in April.Mary Collier Bard Fan Scholarship Fund – DKEF
The purpose is to provide a scholarship or educational assistance to a graduating senior or a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School.Michael H & Diane K Gaertner Education Fund
The fund shall be used for Education, in the broadest terms, within the geographical area of the Barry Community Foundation.Noah’s Ark Preschool Fund
The fund shall be used for the educational, benevolent, charitable or public purposes of Noah's Ark Preschool.Practice Aloha Fund
 Donor advised fund to support charitable projects, programs and activities in Barry County.Richard & Eric Lee Reyff and Christopher Banash Memorial Fund – TAEF
The fund shall be used to support the summer activities of Learning disabled students of the Barry Intermediate School District or The Thornapple Kellogg School District.Richard & Merilyn Foster Memorial Fund
Shall be used for support of the Kickstart to Career Program. This fund will provide matches that will support savings incentives. Excess dollars over the kickstart matches may be used for incentives for positive behaviors towards saving for education.Richard Merilyn Foster Memorial KickStart Match Fund
Provide matching donations for individual contributions into students’ KickStart to Career accounts.Robert B. Morris memorial Fund (fund # )
This fund provides income to Bob Moriss's 3 favorite charities in Lake Odessa: the public library, the historical society, and the trails systems.Bob Morris was raised in Lake Odessa Michigan, graduating in 1968. He lived his California dream in the San Diego area, after graduating from Michigan State University. Preserving rural environments and the Sierra…Route 66 Operating Fund
To support the operations of the Route 66 Business District.2022-2023 Partner FormNashville Route 66 Business District Partner FormSidney Rashelle’s Gift
The Fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes of the Barry County 4-HSouthside Pediatrics Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship to a Barry County graduating senior who plans to pursue a career dedicated to improving the lives of children. Must be a Barry County graduate or a graduating senior in the current academic year. Student plans to pursue a career dedicated to improving the lives of children. Some examples are: teacher,…St. Rose of Lima Kickstart
This fund will support St. Rose Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStartSt. Rose of Lima Parish Educational Trust Fund
To support the educational purposes of St. Rose of Lima Parish and School.Steve Paas Memorial Scholarship Fund (Pepsi Beverages Company)
Fund Purpose: Providing scholarships to children of the employees of Pepsi Beverage Company 3700 Kraft Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Eligibility Requirements: Student must be a child of a full-time employee of the Pepsi Beverages Company located at 3700 Kraft Avenue. Employee must be actively employed with the company for at least one year prior to…Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association Fund – TAEF
The Fund shall be used for support of the Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association Fund and/or related educational purposes.William McGee Memorial Scholarship Fund – TAEF
This scholarship was set up to honor William McGee. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating TK senior who shows community involvement.Wilson H. Craig Jr. Memorial Fund
The purpose of the fund is to encourage substantial improvement in the K-12 science, mathematics and astronomy education programs promoting creativity, critical thinking and inventiveness in youth within the geographic region bounded by the cities of Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Lansing and Grand Rapids, excluding the areas encompassed by said city limits.Wyatt M. Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund – DKEF
It is the intention of the fund to support a graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg with a post-secondary scholarship. Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible: Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree with a major in a foreign language and/or culture, history, social studies, OR in education with a major in…YMCA of Barry County Fund
The fund shall be used to support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of the YMCA of Barry County.
Barbara Colleen Hooten Memorial Fund – DKEF
To enhance the educational experiences of elementary age students from Delton & Hastings Schools Systems, occasionally provide college scholarships and scholarships for Barry County YMCA experiences.Barry County Humane Society Compassion and Love for Animals
It is the intention of the Barry County Humane Society Compassion and Love of Animals Scholarship Fund is to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors of any Barry County school or resident of Barry County who is pursuing a degree pertaining to animals.Be The Change Fund
Although a grant of any kind can mean the difference between enrollment or dropping out for any student in need, this fund focuses on specific grants often referred to as “retention grants,” “completion grants,” or sometimes “gap grants”—programs specifically designed to target students who: Have genuine unmet financial need and have used all other sources…Brad Heath Memorial Fund for Skilled Trades
This fund will support all costs associated with the journey to degrees, certifications and/or apprenticeships for Barry County residents seeking employment in skilled trades.Brian Appel Trades Scholarship Fund – TAEF
Provides scholarships to Thornapple Kellogg students pursuing a certification or degree in the skilled trade field or health care profession.Caledonia Farmers Elevator Robert Newman Educational Scholarship Fund
The Caledonia Farmers Elevator Robert Newman Educational Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to students region-wide who are pursuing a career in Agriculture or Agribusiness. Eligibility Requirements:Chamberlin Skilled Trades Fund – DKEF
Provides scholarships to Delton Kellogg students pursuing a certification or degree in the skilled trade field.Coleman Agency MJ Scholarship Fund
To provide grants for charitable programs and organizations through the service area of the Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc.Dan Dykstra Jr. Memorial Fund – TAEF
Established by Barb & Dave Dykstra to financially assist qualified Thornapple Township Emergency Services volunteers that are interested in continuing and/or advancing their EMS and fire fighting expertise.Delton Area Rotary Club Scholarship Fund Vocational/Technical School – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must be accepted to an accredited vocational or trade school. Student will be evaluated strongly on community involvement and leadership experience. Student should demonstrate service before self.Delton Kellogg Determined Student Scholarship Fund – DKEF
Provide a scholarship to a student who has experienced a hardship (abuse, neglect, illness, injury or financial or social instability) with a 3.0 GPA graduating from DK Schools.Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA 2.5 – 3.25) – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must have a cumulative GPA between 2.5 – 3.25. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.Delton Kellogg Education Foundation Scholarship (GPA above 3.26) – DKEF
Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg Schools. Student must have a cumulative GPA above 3.26. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university, community college or trade school. Student will be evaluated on community involvement and leadership experience.Eldon P Willard Scholarship Fund
This scholarship was setup to honor Eldon P. Willard a Hastings school teacher. This will be awarded to a Hastings Area High School graduating senior who plans to pursue a degree or certification beyond high school. Student must be a graduating senior of Hastings High School. Student will be evaluated on athletic involvement with special…General Federation of Women’s Club – Gun Lake Area Fund
It is the intention of the General Federation of Women's Club - Gun Lake Area Fund to award four separate $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors exhibiting community service and leadership qualities in each of the four (4) school districts which surround Gun Lake: Wayland, Martin, Thornapple Kellogg, and Delton Kellogg. One trade/technical scholarship…Gies Family Scholarship Fund
Award 2 $500 scholarships to graduating Hastings High School seniors pursuing a degree in math, pre-dentistry, biological sciences or environmental sciences.Gordon and Carolyn Worth Scholarship Fund
To provide scholarship to a graduating senior from a Barry County school, who has participated in the Barry County 4-H program.Jane Morris Memorial Fund
Provides scholarships to Barry County students who participate in 4H. Student must be a graduating senior of a Barry County high school Student must demonstrate academic achievement and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school. Financial need is not a requirement Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school…Jane Morris Memorial Fund for Lakewood
Provides scholarships to Lakewood student. Student must be a graduating senior of Lakewood High School Student must demonstrate academic achievement and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school. Financial need is not a requirement Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience. Student…Jody Helrigel Pratt Educational Scholarship Fund – TAEF
The Helrigel -Pratt family of Barry County continues to support education beyond high school as a way to be successful in the world today. Jody Helrigel Pratt was an educator/administrator in Barry and Allegan County for over fifty years in grades K-12 and at the university level. Children learn from role models in their lives;…Logan Michael Kimbrue Memorial Scholarship Fund – TAEF
Student qualifying for this scholarship must be a graduating senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools and participated in the TK Football program.Love of Barry County Donor Advised Fund
To help provide funding for educational, benevolent, charitable or public purposes within or outside the County of Barry. Â The focus will be faith based, along with seven elements of a healthy community.Lydia Cole Memorial Fund
The purpose of this fund is to support TK, DK and/or Hastings graduating seniors by providing scholarships. The fund will also support the TK, DK and Hastings swimming programs with grant dollars.Mary Collier Bard Fan Scholarship Fund – DKEF
The purpose is to provide a scholarship or educational assistance to a graduating senior or a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School.Southside Pediatrics Scholarship Fund
To provide a scholarship to a Barry County graduating senior who plans to pursue a career dedicated to improving the lives of children. Must be a Barry County graduate or a graduating senior in the current academic year. Student plans to pursue a career dedicated to improving the lives of children. Some examples are: teacher,…Steve Paas Memorial Scholarship Fund (Pepsi Beverages Company)
Fund Purpose: Providing scholarships to children of the employees of Pepsi Beverage Company 3700 Kraft Avenue, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Eligibility Requirements: Student must be a child of a full-time employee of the Pepsi Beverages Company located at 3700 Kraft Avenue. Employee must be actively employed with the company for at least one year prior to…Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association Fund – TAEF
The Fund shall be used for support of the Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association Fund and/or related educational purposes.W. William & Linda Blackmore Memorial Scholarship Fund – DKEF
Description/Background: This scholarship was established by W. William and Linda Blackmore. The scholarship will provide a yearly award TBD determined by the fund holder’s family to a graduating senior(s) of the Delton Kellogg School District. The number of scholarships will be determined by the fund holder’s family annually and the available funds. Eligibility Criteria:William McGee Memorial Scholarship Fund – TAEF
This scholarship was set up to honor William McGee. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating TK senior who shows community involvement.Wyatt M. Cook Memorial Scholarship Fund – DKEF
It is the intention of the fund to support a graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg with a post-secondary scholarship. Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible: Must be pursuing a bachelor's degree with a major in a foreign language and/or culture, history, social studies, OR in education with a major in…