Neighborhoods

For the support of expenses of the American Legion Post 484 Caldwallader Park renovations and maintenance.

The fund shall be used to support the charitable purposes of the American Red Cross in Barry County.

Bailey Nature Preserve (formerly known as Metcalf Lake) is a 160-acre forested parcel located in Assyria Township. It surrounds a 35-acre lake. The lake and property were donated to the City of Battle Creek in 1998, and then transferred to Barry County Parks and Recreation during the first half of 2024. Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission will manage the…

The fund shall be used to allow for a program related investment to be made through an application and interview process.  The fund assets will be split among selected participants, with no loan over $300.  Loans are repaid when livestock sale has been completed.

This fund will help support the construction of a COA building on a site where Commission on Aging hopes to be a part of a bigger senior-cenric community. Currently 26% of Barry County residents are over 60 and this number is growing.  This new facility will  allow the Commission on Aging to respond to the changing demographics of our county.

Through the contributions of many donors, the grants and loans from this fund are used to increase the housing inventory in Barry County.

To support the needs and operations of parks across Barry County.

The fund shall be used for the provision, enhancement and/or maintenance of facilities for use by Barry County Youth at the Barry County Expo Center grounds, as recommended by this Fund's advisory committee and approved by the Barry Community Foundation.

Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center of Barry County - George Romney Fund. The fund shall be used to support of the Charitable, scientific,  literary or educational purposes of the Volunteer Center of Barry County, Barry County United Way.

TAEF - Beacon Society, Friends of the Thornapple Kellogg School & Community Library. The fund shall be used to support the Thornapple Kellogg School & Community Library for charitable purposes.  

The fund shall be used to support the charitable activities of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Barry County program.

The fund shall be used for the support of Camp Algonquin - Barry County YMCA.

To purchase a new scoring and timing system for the Community Enrichment & Recreational Center at the Hastings Schools system, used by the Hastings, Middleville & Delton swimmers.

The grants are distributed to organizations which develop youth character and advance values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.  

We created this fund to establish programs that will encourage integration. Most notably, the singular English Language Learners course in Hastings! We launched ELL in February and about a dozen students have been engaging in the courses, learning English, equipping themselves with skills to advance their careers as well as establish meaningful relationships with others with different cultural and racial…

City of Hastings, Barry County Civil War Monument & Veteran Memorial Fund. The fund shall be used to hold funds for the expenses relating to the Civil War Monument & Veteran's Memorial.  

Leading a Proven Process Annie Halle and Jillian Foster are certified coaches in the Foundation's newest program, Community Heart & Soul, designed to engage all residents to create a plan for the future. By helping people shape the future of their communities, they actively seek the collective wisdom of all residents, to improve local decision-making, create a shared sense of belonging, and…

The fund shall be used to support the educational activities for Barry County.

The fund shall be used to benefit the Delton Area for charitable programs and projects, including, but not limited to, economic development.

The Delton Area Rotary Club was founded on the motto of “Service above Self” and developed this scholarship fund to reward students who demonstrate a strong commitment to community service as well as leadership skills.  The purpose of the scholarship is to provide 2 non-renewable scholarships to graduating Delton-Kellogg students (1 for a student going to a college/university and 1…

“Reaching Our Community’s Kids with Support” Our mission is to use our time, talents and treasures collectively to support our kids and to better our community. Our primary focus is increasing mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Our biggest outreach is “We’ve Got Your Back Shack” which is a free to all clothing center.

Donor advised fund to support charitable projects, programs and activities in Barry County.

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.

The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes of the Hastings Public Library and its affiliated agencies.

To fund the Royal Coach property.