Funds

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'  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 Club were his passions.…

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. Eligibility Criteria: Must be a graduating high school senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools or Hastings Area Schools. Student…

To provide scholarships for YMCA programming/camping.

Rodney M. Schad was a Thornapple Kellogg graduate from the class of 1942.  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. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Student must be accepted…

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 is approved by the Barry…

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 have a minimum 3.0 GPA…

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

This scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior or a graduate of a Barry County School who plans to pursue a career dedicated to improving the lives of children.   Some examples are:  Teacher, Counselor, pediatric PT, OT or Speech, youth minister, para-professional, genetic counseling or child life specialist. Eligibility Criteria: These are example criteria Must be a Barry County…

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.

Richard “Dick” Stager was born in Detroit in 1930, and moved to Middleville two years later, when his dad bought a farm on Wood School Road. His first schooling was at the Algonquin school, and in the 6th grade he started at Thornapple Kellogg. He graduated in 1948 in the Top 10 in a class of 28. In 1952, he…

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.