As the needs in and around the community continue to evolve, the Marshall Community Foundation (MCF) Board of Trustees is also committed to meeting the evolving needs of non-profit agencies and organizations they serve. Emerging from the pandemic, the Board of Trustees found value in reassessing their Strategic Plan. In doing so, they recognized a … Read more
The Marshall Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is seeking Marshall area high school-aged applicants to join their organization. YAC is a permanent, standing committee of the Marshall Community Foundation comprised of Marshall-area high school-aged students who are active members of the community and are invested in Marshall’s future. YAC members evaluate grant applications … Read more
The Marshall Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Youth Advisory Council are pleased to announce the awarding of eleven grants totaling more than $93,000 from the Fund for Marshall and the Marshall Youth Fund. The eleven grants were awarded in the Foundation’s first and second quarters. American Museum of Magic – HVAC System Installation … Read more
MARSHALL, MICH.—The Marshall Community Foundation Board of Trustees recently approved new members, Andrew Karr, Matt Seibert and Lori Watson Gardner, to its ranks. Karr has more than 40 years of experience in the field of human resources, and is currently serving as the senior vice president of human resources and training for Goodwill Industries of … Read more
The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a permanent committee of the Marshall Community Foundation. Comprised of Marshall-area high school students, YAC members evaluate grant applications concerning youth, and make recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees for funding consideration. In addition, YACkers also participate in numerous community service projects. YAC members are high school-aged students … Read more
The Marshall Community Foundation Board of Trustees, and Youth Advisory Council (YAC), is pleased to announce a robust year of grant making. The Foundation granted twenty-one awards totaling $232,728. Each grant awarded supported projects and initiatives in Marshall and surrounding townships. Board Chair, Marguerite Davenport, noted, “Thanks to our generous donors, the Foundation was able … Read more
For more than 50 years, the Marshall Community Foundation has served as a conduit of local generosity. Over this span of time, countless individuals have contributed to the Foundation’s pool of 75 Scholarship Funds. In addition, the Foundation’s scholarship committees encompass more than 230 of our 300 dedicated volunteers and participate annually in reviewing and … Read more
The Marshall Community Foundation Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is seeking high school-aged applicants to join their organization. The Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a permanent, standing committee of the Marshall Community Foundation comprised of Marshall-area high school students. YAC members evaluate grant applications concerning youth, and then decide if the grant should be recommended … Read more
MARSHALL, MICH.—The Marshall Community Foundation Board of Trustees welcomed Kate Stewart and Patty Williams to its ranks at its second quarter Board meeting. Stewart is a 1999 graduate of Marshall High School and served as a Marshall Community Foundation (MCF) Youth Advisory Council (YAC) member from 1995 to 1999. She earned a bachelor of arts … Read more
The Marshall Community Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Youth Advisory Council are pleased to announce the awarding of three grants totaling more than $60,000 from the Fund for Marshall and the Marshall Youth Fund. Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department – Be the Best You Can Be Initiative Amount Awarded: $3,500 Purpose: To purchase materials for the … Read more
MARSHALL, Mich.—The Marshall Community Foundation announces nearly $100,000 in enrichment scholarship opportunities for local students and educators. Enrichment Scholarships for students help reduce expenses associated with participating in co- and extra-curricular programs and camps in areas such as the performing or visual arts, science, math, writing, drawing, robotics or coding, for example. The requests are … Read more
MARSHALL, Mich.—The Marshall Community Foundation announces the following new scholarships offered for spring 2022. The Ayla Lankerd Scholarship for Dreams is awarded to Marshall-area graduating seniors pursuing an advanced degree or post-secondary certification in the arts or sciences at a two- or four-year educational institution. Applicants should exemplify Ayla’s attributes of independence, wittiness, intelligence, tenacity, … Read more
The Marshall Community Foundation successfully meets the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations administered by the Council on Foundations in Washington D.C. National Standards represents the highest measure of accountability and transparency in philanthropy.
