Funds

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 is to provide the individual…

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 - one individual at a time.…

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 in Freeport. They loved animals…

The Steve Paas Memorial Scholarship was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to children of the employees of Pepsi Beverages Company located at 3700 Kraft Avenue SE, Grand Rapids Michigan. Eligibility Criteria: 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…

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 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.

Tad Thatcher graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High school in 1990.  Tad was an outstanding member of the TK Band, serving as student band director, had leading roles in school musicals, and in several rock bands.  He simply loved music.  Tad’s favorite classes at TK were biology, English and band.  Tad received the Science Award, the English Award, the Drama Award…

TangleTown’s big adventure needs you! TangleTown at Bob King Park is getting a big makeover to make it more fun, safer, and ready for all our adventures. We’re building a brand-new play area that kids will love and we need your help to make it happen. You can help through making a financial donation and/or purchasing a picket for the…

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 scholarship is to support the activities of the E-Pillar which is a collaborative of community partners who support entrepreneurs by developing new, and promoting existing programs and resources that foster sustainable economic development in our community. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a Barry County resident. Graduating senior or graduate Must be accepted into an entrepreneurship program at…

This scholarship was developed in the memory of Terrie Yoder by her husband, Dave, and her daughters, Wendy and Gina.  Terrie was a 1965 Thornapple Kellogg High School Graduate.  Post high school, she earned her Elementary Education degree from Michigan State University.  This vocation led her to the first grade classroom and teaching Sunday school at Freeport United Methodist Church. …

The Ability Collective of Barry County champions inclusion and opportunities for individuals with disabilities, aiming to build an equitable community where everyone thrives.

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 was established by Thomas Hamilton’s parents, Richard L. and Ruth Ann Hamilton, in their son’s memory.  Thom attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools and graduated in 1983.  As a small child, Thom was destined to be quite patriotic, learning to sing the national anthem when he was only three years old.  At an early age Thom developed a personal trait…

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. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a Barry County Resident or attend a school in Barry County. Student must be accepted to an accredited educational institution. Student must be planning to…

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