Funds

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

This fund shall assist a female residing in Barry County 21 years or older who has been accepted to a nursing program through an accredited college. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a female resident of Barry County 21 years or older. Student must be accepted to a nursing program through an accredited program though a vocational/technical school, community college, or…

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

This scholarship will be awarded to a Hastings Area High School graduating senior who plans to pursue a post-secondary degree or certification. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a graduating senior of Hastings High School. Student will be evaluated on athletic involvement with special consideration given to students who have participated in karate. Additional consideration given to sportsman with an interest…

To Be Determined

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

As a young man, Emil Tyden relocated to Hastings, Ml, after coming to America in 1881, at the age of 17. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a gifted, creative mind, Emil started several business ventures in the Hastings, MI, area which, over the years, provided a strong manufacturing base for the community, jobs for local residents, and products revered…

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

To provide a permanent funding stream for the Thornapple Arts Council in memory of Ethel Denton Groos, who loved and cultivated the arts.

This scholarship was established by Annetta and Judy Hendrickson in memory of their parents to provide a onetime award of $500.00 for a graduating senior, of the Thornapple Kellogg District.  The student must attend a state or public college. Eligibility Criteria:   Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Student must have a minimum 2.0 GPA and a…

The Evan Lee Dame Memorial Fund is to honor Evan’s memory as an athlete and student of the Wayland School District. Eligibility Requirements: Student must be a graduate or graduating senior of Wayland High School. Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Student must have participated in four years of athletics. Student must provide one letter of recommendation from a…

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.

This scholarship was established by Dr. Wayne and Marie Finkbeiner to provide financial assistance for a graduating senior who lives in the Thornapple Kellogg School District.  In 2005, this philanthropic couple created this scholarship for those students who wished to further their post high school education in the medical/allied health field. Eligibility Criteria: Student must be a graduating senior of…

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.

This scholarship was created by Fran’s family to honor her memory as a very caring and good individual who loved her family and the community where she lived and volunteered.  This memorial scholarship is looking for that individual who has been active both in and outside the classroom, with special consideration given to the applicant who has demonstrated exemplary character…

This scholarship will be awarded to a Delton Kellogg, Maple Valley, Hastings or Thornapple Kellogg graduating senior of the alternative education program who plans to pursue a career path requiring college or a vocational/technical course of study or potentially, equipment/tools required to complete such training. Work habits, attendance and level of effort will also be considered in awarding this scholarship…

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 GFWC - Gun Lake Area (Women’s Club) Scholarship 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. It is also the intention of the GFWC -…

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 and sustain the Middleville community…