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Existing funds may be utilized for gifts, or funds may be established in the Lenawee Community Foundation. Funds are categorized in seven areas: Lenawee, Lenawee Leadership, Field of Interest, Donor Advised, Designated, Lenawee Community Projects, and Scholarships. There are several ways to establish funds to meet the charitable interests and financial circumstances of individuals, businesses, and organizations. A commitment of $10,000 is required to establish a fund, however gifts in any amount are accepted for existing funds. A named fund can be established in your name, a business or organization name, the name of a person you wish to honor, or the name of a person for whom you wish to create a lasting memory. Following is a description of each type of fund and a list of the funds. Please note that each fund marked with an asterisk (*) is endowed and qualifies for the Michigan Tax Credit. In addition to federal tax deductions, Michigan taxpayers receive state tax credits for gifts to endowed funds in community foundations. For additional information on tax benefits, click ‘benefits’ on the left sidebar. Following is a description of each type of fund and a listing of the accounts within each fund. Lenawee Fund The Lenawee Fund is a multi-purpose, flexible, endowed fund to meet current and emerging needs. Donors may choose the Lenawee Fund if they believe that a group of living individuals will always be better able to assess current situations than a document from the past. This fund is designed to meet emerging community needs, respond to change, create innovative approaches, and enhance the quality of life in Lenawee County. After the Lenawee Community Foundation board evaluates all aspects of community well-being, grants are given by the Lenawee Community Foundation Board of Directors to areas of greatest need. *Lenawee Fund *Ralph & Hazel Leonard Charitable Fund
Lenawee Leadership Fund These non-endowed funds have been established to provide support for current community needs, or support for the Lenawee Community Foundation’s administration or leadership role in the Lenawee County community. Disbursements are made by the Community Foundation Board. Bernice, Harry & Marda Gene Duncan Graham and Fran Foster Fund Ralph F. Helzerman, M.D. Unrestricted Fund Lenawee Community Foundation Fund Field of Interest Funds A Field of Interest Fund allows a donor to support a broad area, such as health, youth, the arts, services to seniors, economic development, or whatever charitable issue the donor chooses. Donors may also support a geographic area, such as their home community. A personal interest area is identified when the gift is made, then the Lenawee Community Foundation Board of Directors makes grants to community agencies and programs that are making a difference in the area that has been selected. *Addison Area Fund *Adrian Area Fund *Blissfield Area Fund
*Britton-Macon Area
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*Clinton Area Fund *Cultural Endowment Fund *Deerfield Area Fund *Patrick Gill Empty Bowls Fund *Health Endowment Fund *Healthy Youth Healthy Seniors Fund *Ralph F. Helzerman, M.D. Endowment Fund *Herrick Endowment Fund *Hudson Area Fund *Kellogg Youth Fund *V.C. & Velma Knight Memorial Fund *Morenci Area Fund *Onsted Area Fund *George W. Romney Fund for Volunteerism *Sand Creek Area Fund *Ruth V. & Ruth Anne Thompson Fund *Youth Endowment Fund Donor Advised Funds A Donor Advised Fund allows the donor to have ongoing involvement in the use of gifts. Donors share insights and make recommendations regarding potential grant recipients. The donor’s suggestions must be reviewed and approved by the Community Foundation Board. A Donor Advised Fund acts much like a private foundation, however, it is easier to establish, less expensive to operate, and less restrictive in distributions, payouts, and investments. *Blissfield Foundation for Educational Excellence Fund Brazeway, Inc. Fund Dr. Carlton and Lynn Cook Charitable Fund  Frank & Shirley S. Dick Endowment Fund Downing Family Charitable Fund *Hardwoods of Michigan Fund *Scott & Cynthia Hill Charitable Fund *Robert & Marjorie Hodapp FundMaxwell Family Fund *James Robideau Fund The Brenda Ross Fund Rotary Club of Adrian Morning FundDesignated Funds A Designated Fund allows the contributor to specify charities as the recipients of their gifts, thereby providing those organizations with a perpetual stream of income from the fund. Nonprofit organizations may also establish designated, endowed funds with the investment earnings distributed back to the nonprofit.
*Adrian Schools Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring Fund *Adrian Symphony Orchestra Endowment Fund *Britton-Macon Area School Foundation Endowment *Catholic Charities of Lenawee Endowment Fund *Clinton Community Schools Endowment *Communities in Schools of the Tecumseh Area Fund *Community Action Agency Endowment Fund *Grandma Dull's Kindergarten Fund *Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan Endowment Fund *David & Shelley Hickman Endowment Fund for the Lenawee Community Foundation *HOPE Community Center Endowment Fund *Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority Endowment Fund *Lenawee County Education Foundation Endowment Fund *Lenawee County Fair & Event Grounds Endowment Fund *Madison School District Endowment Fund *Onsted Community Schools Foundation Fund *Raisin Valley Land Trust Fund *George W. Romney Fund for Volunteerism *Sand Creek Community Schools Endowment Fund *Tecumseh Center for the Arts Endowment Fund
*Tecumseh District
Library Endowment Fund
*Robert & Albert Ward Todd Endowment *YMCA of Lenawee County Endowment Fund Lenawee Community Projects Funds These non-endowed funds support temporary or special projects in Lenawee County such as parks, recreational facilities, youth programs, or special events. Adrian Area Chamber of Commerce Fund Adrian Inter-Club Council Fund Alexander Playground Fund 
Athena Aid Fund Athena Lenawee Fund Bear’s Lair Playground Fund Blissfield Boundless Playground Fund Blissfield Scout Cabin Fund Blissfield Skateboard Park Fund Boys and Girls Club of Lenawee Student Assistance Fund The Breast Cancer Awareness Fund Britton-Macon Area School Capital Projects Fund Children’s Museum of Lenawee Fund Deerfield American Legion Fund Disabled American Veterans FundFriends of Tecumseh Schools Orchestra Fund Greater Adrian Economic Development Fund Lenawee County Human Services Council Fund Madison Community Summer Softball Club Bradford & Bronson Mansfield Memorial Golf Tournament Fund Mirelez Living Legacy Music Scholarship Fund Rotary Club of Adrian Morning Fund St. Mary’s Church Capital Projects Fund Sutton School Fund Tecumseh Pops Orchestra Fund Zonta Service Fund Scholarship Funds Scholarship Funds support education by providing scholarships. Scholarships can support nonprofit preschool through high school education, or further the education of graduates of a particular high school, students in a specified field of study, students meeting specific criteria, or students enrolled in a chosen institution. For application information, contact: *Florence Bridleman Scholarship Fund-------------------------------------- Adrian High, 517-266-4532
Britton-Macon Area School--------------------------------------------------- Chuck Pelham, 517.451.4581
· *Golden Apple Scholarship Fund · *Sam Hamilton Scholarship Fund · *Shirley Todd Herrick Scholarship Fund · *Chalres Komon Memorial Scholarship Fund · *Mary & Joseph Kormos Memorial Fund · *Peter Krzyzewski Memorial Scholarship Fund · *Max Larsen Scholarship Fund · *Amanda Stevens Scholarship Fund · *Joan Downing Wood Scholarship Fund
Clinton Community Schools ------------------------------------------------ David Pray, 517.456.6501
· *Danelle’s Scholarship Fund · *Robison Scholarship Fund · *Truesdale/York Scholarship Fund · *Willard D. Van Tuyle & Mary K. Van Tuyle Scholarship Fund
*Kindinger Scholarship Fund ----------------------------------- Carolyn Bloodworth, 517.788.0432
*Bertha LaPointe Scholarship Fund ------------------------------------- Kerry Smith, 517.424.7318
*Jack Ries Memorial Scholarship Fund--------------------------------------Jim Rice, 517.423.6008 M&S Foundation Fund-----------------------------------------------Sue Hammersmith, 517.423.1729 *Otto & Marian Meier Scholarship Fund------------------------Sue Hammersmith, 517.423.1729 Sand Creek Community Schools ---------------------------------------Sharon Smith, 517.436.3108
· *Bailey/Ries Memorial Scholarship Fund · *Harley & Velma Benfield Scholarship Fund · *Leland C. & Mary E. Buckles Memorial Scholarship Fund · *John T. Kennan Memorial Scholarship Fund · *Sand Creek Communications Scholarship Fund Sister Anthonita Porta At-Risk Scholarship Fund ---------- Sr. Anthonita Porta, 517.266.3415 *Tecumseh Area Soccer Club Scholarship Fund -------------------- Dave Smith, 517.423.2848 *Tecumseh Schools Foundation ------------------------------------------ Kerry Smith, 517.424.7318
*Zonta International of Lenawee Scholarship Fund ----------- Janet McDowell, 517.265.1626
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