Funds

Memorial by Adam's Class (TK Class of 2000).  Qualified applicants will desire to major/work in Computer Science or a related fields and preferably have had STA experiences.

Established by the Parker's five children in memory of Adele & Arnold Parker to provide a yearly award of $500 to a graduating senior or alumni of the Thornapple Kellogg School District.  The award is renewable based on students ability to meet requirements. Eligibility Requirements: Student must be a graduate or graduating senior of TK…

Attainable and Desirable Housing for All Safe, attainable, and affordable housing is a key pillar to a healthy, vibrant community. A stable housing inventory is critical to its economic well-being. When housing expenses are more than 30% of a family's income, it impacts their ability to afford basic needs. Barry County rent expense as a…

This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Alecia Holst, a 2000 grad of TKHS.  The award is for a TK senior or licensed approved Michigan HOME senior majoring in medical/allied health and has a strong background in 4-H.

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.

To provide scholarships for Hastings Area students.

The fund shall be used to support the charitable programs, projects and scholarships in Barry County.

This fund shall be used for the Community Music School to use toward the needs of the school, including but not limited to purchases of equipment and subsidizing lessons.

Funds will primarily be used to fund initiatives through the B. Healthy Coalition. The initiatives and work plan created by Pennock Hospital and the Coalition.

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.

The Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance, and the Barry County Community Foundation have joined forces to raise money to help small businesses during these trying times. And you can help! All money collected will go directly to small businesses in the form of grants, through an application process. Please consider donating…

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…

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…

The fund shall be used to provide free non-emergency medical and dental care, low cost or no-cost medications and access to free local social services to low income and uninsured adult individuals through a professional and independent Free Clinic provided by volunteers.

The purpose of the fund is to support the residents to maintain public safety and promote the development of responsible citizens in Barry County.

The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of the Barry Conservation District.

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.

The fund shall be used to support the business & entrepreneur development to benefit the Barry County Area.

To support CTE programming in Barry County.

This fund will support Barry County Christian Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStart.

Funds to be expended for assistance to aged and/or disabled residents of Barry County who are at risk of losing the ability to live in their own homes because of the need to pay for modifications and repairs to their homes and/or to fund transportation.

The fund shall be used to promote and support the establishment of land conservancy and conservation as determined from time to time by an advisory committee and approved by the Foundation.

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).

The fund shall be used to support the preservation of farmland in Barry County.

The fund shall be used to support the creation of  healthy economy that is diverse, vital and innovative, that grows strong businesses and business districts, and creates adequate jobs and income for residents.

The fund shall be used to promote health and prevention of health crisis for young & senior adults in Barry County.

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

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.

To support the costs associated with youth golf.

The fund shall be used to match KickStart CSA's when child meets their summer reading goals

To support the charitable programs and projects of Michigan State University Extension within Barry County.

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

The fund shall be used to support the economic vitality of Barry County through mission related investment vehicles. The Program, consistent with the Foundation’s mission of improving lives by bridging resources and fostering collaboration, keeps money made in Barry County invested in Barry County. The Foundation collects gifts of all sizes from a wide range…

This scholarship will be awarded to any Barry County graduating senior who has demonstrated leadership and service to others in the area of substance abuse prevention among their peers and community.

Support the activities of the Barry County Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program.

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.

To increase health care access for the underinsured or underserved in Barry County.

The fund shall be used to support the charitable programs and projects of the Barry Intermediate School District.

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.

To provide for the expenses related to the Barry Community Enrichment Center non-profit activities.

At completion of Hastings Capital Campaign, the remaining dollars were directed to the BCF Administrative costs.

The purpose of the fund is to provide unrestricted grantmaking dollars available to Barry County programs and projects. The grant committee of the Barry Community Foundation makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on how the money should be awarded.

BCF Project Team Up - Admin Fund

The purpose of this fund is to support the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes of the Barry Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council.

For the support of efforts to prevent homelessness in Barry County.

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.

To distributions from this fund will support the Barry County United Way's administrative expenses.

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…

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.  

To be awarded to a TK student or alumni pursing a major or minor in arts/music.  The committee will also consider an individual seeking assistance for a seminar/class/camp in art or music.  A business curriculum may qualify if no art/music applicants.

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

To support the charitable golf tournament of the Hastings Country Club  This fund shall be used to grant money to the charities benefited by the outing.

Blue Zones Initiative is a framework to connect all groups of citizens and help community members have access and engage in activities and events that inspire them to live a longer, healthier life

To support the administrative costs of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation.

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.

Provides scholarships to Thornapple Kellogg students pursuing a certification or degree in the skilled trade field or health care profession.

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:

The fund shall be used to enhance the quality of life for mentally and/or physically challenged individuals (special needs persons) residing in Barry County for equipment and/or services not already available to them.

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

The anonymous donors of this fund established this fund to support county wide education for career and technical education, in its broadest sense.

For Ann Davis and next generation to make recommendations on distributions from this charitable family fund.

The fund shall be used for the enhancement of Historical preservation, programs and activities in its broadest scope, including but not limited to, acquisitions, renovations and coordination of staff, committees and management of Charlton Park, located in Barry County.  

The fund will be used for the purposes of career training in the field of manufacturing industry

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.

Provides scholarships to Delton Kellogg students pursuing a certification or degree in the skilled trade field.

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

To Support Historic Charlton Park Village, Museum and Recreation Area.

Information Coming Soon

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…

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.  

This granting fund will be used to provide assistance to Thornapple Kellogg High School students who are pursuing vocational training opportunities.

To Be Determined

To provide grants for charitable programs and organizations through the service area of the Coleman Agency of Hastings, Inc.

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…

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

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.

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.

A donor advised Fund

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

To support the Delton Area Rotary Club in supplying Panther Packs to students in the Delton Kellogg school district.

To support the welfare of Delton and other communities for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes.

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.  

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…

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.

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.    

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.  

Student must be a graduating senior of Delton-Kellogg High School. Student must be accepted to an accredited college, university or vocational technical school. Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience. Student will be evaluated on essay content.

To support the educational activities of the students and teachers of the Delton Kellogg Area School District, comprised of the Darling Memorial Scholarship, Whiteledge Memorial Scholarship, Niebauer Memorial Scholarship and the Employee Scholarship Fund.

“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.

This is a testementary fund that will support the arts when the estate matures.

It is the intention of the Delton Kellogg HS Fine Arts Scholarship Fund to award a scholarship to graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg Schools who is pursuing a degree in the field of Art.

The purpose of the fund is to support special Barry County projects and programs and through the approval of the Barry Community Foundation's Board of Directors.

Provides scholarships to graduating seniors of Delton Kellogg Schools who demonstrate the use of the Rotary four-way test. Eligibility Requirements: Student must be a graduating senior of Delton Kellogg High School Student must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school. Student must be involved in fine arts or visual…

The fund shall be used to match dollars deposited the Barry County Conservancy Fund 100%.  This fund's donors are to remain anonymous.

A female 21 or over that has been accepted to a nursing program through an accredited college, applications will be accepted annually.  In the event of an illness or other excusable absence, a one year interruption may be granted upon approval.

To support the Education Matters Initiative for Barry County...a community where Education matters for all!

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…

To Be Determined

The fund shall be used to support literacy education in Delton Kellogg Elementary Schools in honor of Mrs. Murphy.

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

This scholarship was established by Annetta & Judy Hendrickson in memory of their parents to provide a one time award of $500 for a graduating senior of the TK School District. The student must attend a state/public college and plan to pursue a 2 yr Assoc.

To support the Wayland School District and youth functions of the Gun Lake Community Church (All distributions will be as advised by Sarah & Dennis Dame).

The fund shall be used to provide pass through funding for special needs in Barry County during troubled economic times to help our families and children in need.

The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of Family Support Center of Barry County Fund.

The fund shall be used to provide financial assistance for a senior residing in the Thornapple Kellogg School district who wish to further their education in the medical/allied health fields.  It was established in 2005 by Dr. Wayne & Marie Finkbeiner.

To support Odyssey of the Mind and art enrichment opportunities at Thornapple Kellogg schools through grants.

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 purpose of the fund is for the benefit of horses that have no access to appropriate medical care due to financial hardship for the owner.

The purpose of the fund is to support a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools who is pursuing a 2 or 4 year degree in the science or medical field.

This scholarship will be awarded to a Delton Kellogg Alternative High School graduating senior who plans to pursue a career path requiring college or a vocational/technical course of study or equipment/tools required to complete such training.  

The fund shall be used for support of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation Field of Interest.

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.

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…

The purpose is to support scholarships and/or related educational purposes as directed by the GFWC - Gun Lake Area Women's Club.

The purpose of the fund is to provide grant making dollars to support Thornapple-Kellogg school district programs and projects.  The Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation (TAEF) promotes high quality academics through grants that support the teacher and student.  Although their primary focus is education, a portion of TAEF's allocated granting dollars is also used to enrich…

To create several new funds at the maturation of this annuity.

The fund shall be used for support of the George & Doris Leonard Scholarships and/or related educational purposes as set forth in attachment A in the Foundation Agreement, for students of Delton Area Schools.

Formally a charitable gift annuity, Mr. Carroll's estate provided this gift to forever benefit the Barry Community Foundation and it's administrative expenses.

The Gerald & Ceta Williams Scholarship Fund was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to Thornapple Kellogg Residents who seek a degree in business.

Jerry Page expressed a desire to help students financially for their post high school education. This is a good way to honor his years of service on the TAEF board and as an educator, coach, and superintendent in TK schools.

The fund shall be used to promote Boy Scout activities in Barry County.

This scholarship program was established for the purpose of awarding a needy and deserving female student graduating from Hastings High School, who is pursuing further education at an accredited vocational/technical school, community college or university.

Award 2 $500 scholarships to graduating Hastings High School seniors pursuing a degree in math, pre-dentistry, biological sciences or environmental sciences.

The Fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes of the Gilmore Car Museum and its affiliated agencies.

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.

Provides scholarships to graduating seniors of Delton Kellogg Schools who are in the top 10% the graduating class.

To provide scholarship to a graduating senior from a Barry County school, who has participated in the Barry County 4-H program.

Shall be used to promote the perservation of Greater Wall Lake through GLWA. Dedicated to enhancing, preserving & protecting the quality of the lake and its watershed.

The Mission of Green Gables is to provide a temporary, secure, nurturing environment and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence in Barry County.  Due to a reduction of federal funding, accounting for 40% of our operating budget, financial support is needed to bridge the sizable gap and is critical in our efforts to help…

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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.

Fund established to support collaborative efforts to bring Group Cares Workcamps into Barry County. Monies to be used as community "match" needed to participate in program. Group Cares is a group of individuals who volunteer their time, expertise and funds to renovate homes for needy owners.

The Fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes of Habitat for Humanity Barry County.

To support Hastings recreation programs.

This fund will support Hastings Area Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStart

May used to purchase uniforms and equipment for the Hastings Band.

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.

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.

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.

The Fund shall be used for support of the Kids Christmas and Pumpkin Patch Programs and other future programs that impact handicapped and/or needy children within the service area of the Hastings Elks Lodge 1965.

To support the activities and expenses associated with the Hastings Farmers' Market.

To help alleviate hunger for Barry County residents by providing the Hastings Food Pantry assistance in purchasing food and covering other pantry related expenses

The fund shall be used to provide leadership through community service for people between the ages of 21 & 40.

To support the purchase of capital equipment for the Hastings Public Library.  (Capital as defined by the Hastings Public Library Board)

The fund shall be used exclusively to supplement the programs of the Rotary Club of Hastings MI and/or its members as determined from time to time by the Club's Board of Directors.

To provide for free entertainment druing the Hastings Summerfest, the biggest festival for Hastings which occurs annually on the last full weekend of August.

To hold funds for special projects.

To Be Determined

Three scholarships of $500 per year to be awarded for four consecutive years to a senior graduating from HHS with at least a B- grade point average throughout high school with good moral character, pursuing a 4-year degree and have financial need.

One scholarship of $500 per year to be awarded for four consecutive years to a senior graduating from HHS.  If possible, the scholarship should be awarded to the son or daughter of a Rotarian.

2 scholarships of $500 each to be awarded to seniors graduating from Hastings High School.

Shall be used for support of the Mabel H. Foote scholarships and/or related educational purposes: 1.  Male HHS Grad-2-4 yr AgriScience; 2.  Female HHS Grad 2-4 yr in Med Science.  The scholarship will follow the recipients through degree completion.

Two scholarships of $500 awarded to needy and deserving HHS Sr.'s who might not otherwise be able to attend college, special consideration being given to U of M and WMU.  May be 4 years and may continue for graduate school.

One scholarship of $500 to be awarded to a senior graduating from HHS and planning to attend WMU.  GPA receiving the main consideration although financial need can also be a consideration.

To provide a scholarship to obtain an Elementary Education Degree for a student who needs financial help, has an average grade point and has demonstrated an interest in extra-curricular activities.

The annual scholarship for a Hastings Area Graduating Senior shall be determined by the HEEF Board of Directors and approved by the Barry Community Foundation.

2 Scholarships of $400 each to be awarded to seniors graduating from Hastings High School - one for education and one for business curriculums.

The fund shall be used to assist families and individuals experiencing economic distress.

To support costs associated with the Hastings Area Performing Arts Center.

The fund shall be used to support historical document archival project.

Scholarship purpose to be determined by the amount of interest earned and the music department each year.

The fund shall be used to support activities and programs within Barry County that encourage and grow individual leaders.

The Fund is used to support the program costs of the Imagination Library of Barry County.

The fund shall be used to support inventors and creation of niche items throughout Barry County Area.

To support the Priority Area as determined by the Barry Community Foundation Board of Directors

The fund shall be used for support of the Jane E. Williston Memorial Scholarships for Barry County Residents pursuing a degree as a Registered Nurse.

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…

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…

To Be Determined

Provides support to the students of Thornapple Kellogg as designated by fund holder.

Eligibility Requirements

Varies in amount and availability as deemed by the Board and surviving family members annually.

Charitable Gift Annuity to span both lives of Jim & Mary Atkinson - $416.84 payable each year in November.

Provides a scholarship to a Hastings or Delton Kellogg High School student pursuing a degree in Education. Requirements: A Hastings or Delton Kellogg High School student, Pursuing a degree in Education and accepted to an accredited university or college; Qualify for financial need using FAFSA; Participation in athletics and/or music desired; Involved in school and/or…

To support grantmaking of the Youth Advisory Council of Barry County.

This is  a gift to the Barry Community Foundation and in return, we agree to make fixed payments to the donors for life.   At the end of payments, the remaining assets are distributed according to the donors’ wishes.

To provide scholarships to Graduates of the Thornapple Kellogg School District who seek educational opportunities beyond high school at any Michigan college or University in the area of nursing (medical sciences to be accepted only if no nursing students).

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;…

The fund shall be used to provide a scholarship for an alumni of Thornapple Kellogg Schools.

It is the intention of the Fund to award a scholarship to graduating high school senior Delton Kellogg Schools who is planning to attend a two year accredited college or vocational/technical school.

An annual scholarship with preference given to students pursuing a degree in Math, Education, Music or History, not limited to a graduating senior, but must be an alumni of the Delton Kellogg School System.

To support "Pay It Forward" projects of providing g tube belts and pads to medically compromised people on feeding tubes.

Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Student must be accepted at an accredited college, university, vocational or technical school. Student must be female. Student must excel in sports during high school; however, the sport does NOT have to be school sponsored (ie. Gymnastics, Rowing, etc). Student must provide a letter of recommendation…

The Kate Kwasny Memorial Scholarship Foundation is dedicated to providing scholarships for Delton-Kellogg high school seniors who are pursuing a career in education.

To promote the positive use of friendship to benefit school and community and to encourage higher education.  This scholarship was developed to a great extent from the friendship of Elizabeth Thurber & Katie Wieringa and their commitment to education at Thornapple Kellogg. Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Student must be…

Information Coming Soon

To be determined by Kay after Christmas of 2008.

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.

To support needs that are unmet through traditional sources for the elderly and youth populations.

To support the Kickstart to Career Savings program for all Thornapple Kellogg kindergarten students.

Provide $50 into savings account for each kindergarten student in Barry County.

Support KickStart to Career program at DK schools.

The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of CASA for Kids, Inc, Barry/Eaton County and its affiliated agencies, as determined from time to time by the Foundation.

To benefit the charitable activities of the Kiwanis Club of Hastings.

Kyomi's Gift is an outstretched hand that offers support and genuine caring to children and their families when the children require extraordinary care. https://www.kyomisgift.org/

This fund will support Lakewood Area Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStart

At death of second spouse, remainder to be distributed to the Administrative Endowment for BCF.

The fund shall be used to support the charitable, scientific, literary and/or educational purposes of Leadership Barry County.

The fund shall be used to support the work of the libraries located in Barry County.

Transportation of Patients Ambulance service, servicing portions of Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Cass, St Joseph and Barry counties (15818 transports).

To fund needs that current funding mechanism cannot support, such as transportation for clients.

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.

Student qualifying for this scholarship must be a graduating senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools and participated in the TK Football program.

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Lois Ann Nagel Seppanen, a 1947 grad of TK Schools.  The $400.00 award will be for a student who is pursing a major at an accredited college for business, management, or accounting.

Must be a graduating high school senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Must be from the first generation of college/post-secondary school bound student in the family. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school or vocational/technical institute. Financial need is not a requirement, but students must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Applicants will be evaluated…

The fund shall be used to house a collection of Barry County Artists for display in county non-profits, with priority given to Pennock Hospital.

Love for Lennon, Incorporated is a non-profit organization formed by local citizens in April of 2005 to assist special needs children in Barry County with the goal to improve their quality of life.

To help provide funding for educational, benevolent, charitable or public purposes within or outside the County of Barry.   The focus will be faith based, along with seven elements of a healthy community.

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.

The fund shall be used to benefit the Barry County 4-H club.  Annual spending allowed to be paid to the Barry County 4-H Advisory Council to assist in whatever way they need.

Thornapple Kellogg senior or grad that is pursuing a major or minor in the filed of art or music at an accredited college/trade/vocations school.  It may also be used for an applicant majoring in education if no arts/music applicants.

The fund shall be used as a Special Project Fund that holds donations for the Christmas Manger Scene of the Barry Courthouse Square.

To support the Maple Valley School District area residents as an affiliate geographic 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.

This fund will support Maple Valley Area Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStart.

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.

The purpose is to award scholarships to graduating high school seniors at Delton Kellogg High School. Eligibility Requirements: Must be a graduating high school senior from Delton Kellogg High School. Must be accepted at an accredited post-secondary school or vocational/technical institute. Financial need is not a requirement, but students must fill out the FAFSA application: …

To provide scholarships for Barry County financially needy students seeking further education.

The purpose is to provide a scholarship or educational assistance to a graduating senior or a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School.

This is a $1000 monetary award for a HHS graduate who successfully participated in four years of music and sports.  One award will be distributed per year.

One time scholarship for both a TK and DK School District resident (graduating senior, graduate or home schooled).  This philanthropic family created this award for students who wish to further their post high school education in business, education or ministry.

The fund shall be used for Education, in the broadest terms, within the geographical area of the Barry Community Foundation.

To hold dollars for the capital campaign to build the Middleville Recreation Center

The fund shall be used to hold funds for the development and maintenance of the Middleville Skate Park.

To give $400 Scholarships for Middleville Graduates Pursuing a 2-4 year degree, every other year, unless otherwise determined by the Advisory Committee.

The fund shall be used for the operations and acquisition costs associated with the Midwest Miniature Museum.

This scholarship varies in amount and availability as deemed by the Board annually.

Provides scholarships to a mother who resides in Barry County who also provides financial support for her family.

The fund shall be used to support the charitable programs and projects that enhance the village of Nashville Michigan and its school district.

To Be Determined

To provide charitable support to Barry County, as recommended by the advisory committee of this fund.  The advisory committee is comprised of the donors to the fund, who are primarily 20-something to 40-something years old.

The fund shall be used for the educational, benevolent, charitable or public purposes of Noah's Ark Preschool.

This fund will provide grants for charitable projects in the Orangeville Area.

Dedicated to uplifting the quality of life for the citizens of Orangeville and its surrounding areas.

This fund will provide grants for charitable projects in the Orangeville Area(Veteran's Memorial)

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The fund shall be used to support the Hastings Public Library through the estate of Paul & Rosellen Siegel.

The fund shall be used to support the betterment of the Pennock Health Services Organization.

Pierce Cedar Creek Institute Environmental Education and Research Fund. The fund shall be used to support the environmental education and research opportunities at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute.  

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

The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of the Putnam District Library.

Scholarship for a graduating student who plans to attend college or vocational school, as well as for TK students who need financial aid to play sports or attend a sport camp.

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.  

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.

The purpose of the fund is to support special Barry County projects and programs and through the approval of the Barry Community Foundation's Board of Directors.

Provide matching donations for individual contributions into students’ KickStart to Career accounts.

For the purpose of gifting memorial contributions to the Barry Community Foundation's Barry Community Grant Fund.

The fund is an organizational endowment to support the operations of Riverside Cemetery.

To provide funds of varied amounts to be matched with local businesses to provide scholarships to Graduates and/or Residents of the TK School District  who seek educational opportunities beyond High School.

Donor Advised fund to support the charitable projects, programs and activities as approved by the BCF Board of Directors

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…

It is the intention of the Robert Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors and graduates of Thornapple Kellogg Schools or Hastings Area Schools exhibiting leadership skills and pursuing a career in the field of education.

To provide scholarships for YMCA programming/camping.

The scholarship will be awarded to a Thornapple Kellogg High School Senior who is planning to continue his/her education in technical fields such as CAD/CAM, Drafting or any other industrial arts.

This fund will be a sub fund of the Route 66 Business District Fund.  The fund is a “purpose restricted” fund and will only benefit partners in good standing of the Nashville Route 66 Business District. Grants may be made from the fund when the advisory committee of this fund makes a recommendation to and…

To support the operations of the Route 66 Business District.2022-2023 Partner FormNashville Route 66 Business District Partner Form

The fund shall be used in Barry County rural agricultural field for activities, projects, or programs that promote and continue the agricultural and pioneer heritage of the area.  Priority given, but not limited to, Carlton, Woodland, Castleton and Irving Township.

The Barry County United Way will present distribution recommendations to assist families and individuals experiencing economic distress.

One half of one percent will support the activities of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation.  4% will go to scholarships for graduating seniors of the Thornapple Kellogg School District. Eligibility Requirements: Student must be a graduating senior or graduate of Thornapple Kellogg Schools Student must be accepted to an accredited college or university Student must…

To provide at least one scholarship annually to attend Leadership Barry County. Preference is given to a small business, nonprofit or government agency.

To support the mission to provide free housing and services for the terminally ill and their loved ones, allowing the patient peace and dignity in their final days.

The Fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes of the Barry County 4-H

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,…

Vision Transformation of Health and Wellness through Spiritual Care. Mission At Spiritual Care Consultants, we meet with individuals who are in need of specific help to assist with burdens of today's environment or struggling with spiritual issues. This meeting is done through a one-on-one consulting session with a trained Spiritual Care Consultant. The Spiritual Care Consultant's mission…

This fund will support St. Rose Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStart

To support the educational purposes of St. Rose of Lima Parish and School.

Starting Over for Success (S.O.S) is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization established in 2008 to provide services to the ex-offender population in Barry and adjoining counties in the State of Michigan. SOS assists this population in rebuilding their lives through relevant job training, gainful employment, transportation and access to community resources. Mission: “Rebuilding people and communities -…

This fund provide funds for Barry County Commission on Aging, the Barry County Animal Shelter for spay and neuter programs, food, and blankets for animals throughout Barry County. Steve and Sharon Jacobs had a storybook marriage. He was the son of a newspaper publisher in Hastings, and she was the daughter of a newpaper publisher…

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…

The fund shall be used to receive and administer funds to be used for charitable, scientific, literary and educational purposes of the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy in Barry County.  

Grants from this fund will be used for emergency medical needs of Type 1 Diabetics, administered by the Barry County United Way.

The purpose of the fund is to support residents in the Thornapple area who are involved in the visual and performing arts.

The scholarship awards are for students pursuing a 4 year degree to a Fine Arts Program at an accredited University or College.

The fund shall be used to expose children of Barry County to the Arts.  The Arts are defined to include:  visual, music, fiber, literature and performing arts.  Exposure includes doing as well as listening or watching.  No more than 1/2 to scholarships, nor more than 1/4 for 1.

The fund shall be used to assist any TK (grades 9-11) music student attending Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, Interlochen, or summer music session, or traveling with a significant musical organization.  This scholarship is in memory of Tad Thatcher, a 1990 graduate of TK High School.  

The TAPRC created this special project fund to raise funds to create Sheridan Park facility that will feature a playground, walking paths, baseball/softball fields, pickleball and basketball courts for the Middleville community.

This scholarship will be awarded to a Delton Kellogg Academy graduating senior who plans to pursue a career path requiring college or a vocational/technical course of study - if no applicant the available see fund note for instructions.  

The purpose of the fund is to support a Barry County resident who has been accepted into an entrepreneurial field at a Michigan University or College.

This scholarship is a $500 award to a TK Senior majoring in education and/or Christian Ministry at an accredited college.  The fund was developed in the memory of Terrie by her husband Dave and children Wendy & Gina.

The fund shall be used to promote protect and preserve His creatures of this earth, as determined from time to time by an advisor committee and approved by the Foundation.  May also be used for, but not limited to, education in the broadest sense of the term, relating to animal.

The fund shall be used to raise funds for the benefit of youth in the Maple Valley community, beginning with the designation of monies toward creation of and maintenance for a skate park in the Village of Nashville, and thereafter as the Advisory committee finds appropriate.

This scholarship is awarded to a Thornapple Kellogg graduating senior athlete who excels in the classroom and excels on the TKHS tennis team.  Thomas became deathly ill from a tropical lung infections when survey for the Navy and died on 9/2/91.

The fund will be used for the support of the Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes for and in the Thornapple Area.

The purpose of this fund is to support the welfare of the Thornapple Area community and particularly with organized recreational activities.

The fund shall be used to support special projects initiated and managed by the Thornapple Arts Council.  

This fund shall be used for the support of the Thornapple Garden Club Scholarship Fund and/or related educational purposes as approved from time to time by the Barry Community Foundation.

The Fund shall be used for support of the Thornapple Kellogg Alumni Association Fund and/or related educational purposes.

The fund shall be used to support the Thornapple Area enrichment Foundation Scholarships.

The fund shall be used for support of the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library, specifically for public purposes (which meets the IRS charitable standards), including, but not limited to, public library collection development and programming.

The purpose is to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors and graduates of TK Schools exhibiting leadership skills and pursuing a career as a professional firefighter or a degree or certificate at technical or vocational school.    Eligibility Requirements: Must be a graduate of or a graduating high school senior from TK Schools.…

The fund shall be used for the benefit of Thornapple Manor.

The fund shall be used to support the activities of the Thornapple Players in providing for cultural experiences for Barry County residents.

Support continued trail acquisition and development to provide a linear trail through Barry County.

This scholarship is awarded annually to an active participant of the Barry County 4-H Fair of exhibitors of animal entries.  The applicant must be a graduating HS senior or Freshman at an accredited institution/vocational program.

To be awarded annually to a Thornapple Kellogg senior who is pursing a career in Landscape Design or a field related to agriculture.

To provide non-traditional scholarships for students, (not graduating High School) that are pursuing a certification or apprentice.

The fund shall be used for supporting the purposes of the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings, with the advice and consent of the Fund's Advisory Committee.  The Fund's Advisory Committee will consist of the Organization's Executive Committee.

To provide 2 scholarships annually:  The Emil Tyden Scholarship for Barry County Students and the competitive Viking Group Scholarship for Viking Employees whose plant/organization is outside of Michigan. See eligibility requirements.

Purpose of the fund is to support a graduate of or a graduating senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools who is pursuing a degree in performing arts with a scholarship to an accredited college or university.

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:

This scholarship was set up to honor William McGee. The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating TK senior who shows community involvement.

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.

To provide scholarships to Barry County Residents who hold a H.S. diploma or a GED and is accepted at an accredited post secondary educational program.

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…

The fund shall be used to support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of the YMCA of Barry County.