The Albion Community Foundation has completed two of their three 2024 grant rounds, impacting several community organizations. Over the two rounds, the Foundation has awarded over $70,000!The Albion Community Foundation is dedicated to building community focused capital that serves community needs. They focus on three central tenets: community improvement, cultural heritage, and youth development. This is done through grantmaking to non-profit organizations. To learn more about the Foundation visit albionfoundation.org. The final grant round deadline of 2024 is September 15th at 4PM.
2024 Grantees & Projects
Fund for Greater Albion
The Fund for Greater Albion supports projects that improve the quality of life for the residents of the greater Albion area and the community itself.
American Red Cross of Southwest Michigan – Blood Saves Lives: Sickle Cell Initiatives
City of Albion – Albion-Marshall Connector
Milk Like Mine – Empowering Albion Birthing Families Through Doula and Lactation Services
South Michigan Food Bank – Fresh Food and Pantry Staple Distributions for Albion
Starr Commonwealth – Starr Commonwealth FOCUS Forward
Youth Advisory Committee Fund
This fund supports local youth needs and youth development in the local community. The Youth Advisory Committee advises the Board of Trustees concerning grantmaking from the fund, providing young people with a hands-on philanthropic experience.
Albion Health Care Alliance – Healthy Babies Day 2024
Charitable Union – Back to School
Friends of the Bohm Theatre – Youth Free Film Saturdays Series
INNOVATE Albion – Marshall Public Schools 3rd & 4th Grade Field Trips
Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum – A-Maze-D – The Puzzling World of Dave Phillips Exhibit
MI Crossroads Council, BSA – Expanding Scouting Opportunities in Albion
Play Right Sports Academy – Play Right Sports Academy Program
James C. Kingsley Youth Fund
The purpose of the fund is to celebrate the life of James C. Kingsley, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and the longest serving judge on the Calhoun County, Michigan Circuit Court bench. As a result of Jim’s lifelong commitment to justice and community service, and his love of Albion, this fund is established to meet local youth needs and encourage youth development in the community of Albion and its surrounds.
Charitable Union – Back to School
Friends of the Bohm Theatre –Youth Free Film Saturdays Series
Junior Achievement – Programming at Harrington Elementary
Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum– A-Maze-D – The Puzzling World of Dave Phillips Exhibit
MI Crossroads Council, BSA – Expanding Scouting Opportunities in Albion
Play Right Sports Academy – Play Right Sports Academy Program
Riverfront Development and Environmental Fund
This fund supports activities that improve the Kalamazoo River and areas surrounding the river, as well as projects that support the environment.
American Legion Post 55 – Albion River Trail Bike Repair Station and Trailside Cleaning
City of Albion – Albion River Trail Expansion III Project
City of Albion – Albion River Trails Repaving in Rieger Park
The Anderson Charitable Fund
This fund supports general charitable activities in the greater Albion area.
Charitable Union – Back to School
MACI Youth Fund
The primary purpose of this fund is to support youth education opportunities designed to benefit groups, not individuals. Youth Enrichment Opportunities designed to challenge, build, grow, and otherwise continue to stimulate and improve participants after the initial program is complete. Additionally, the fund may support various cultural, educational, recreational or environmental programs.
Charitable Union – Back to School
MI Crossroads Council, BSA – Expanding Scouting Opportunities in Albion
Rotary Charitable Fund
This fund supports public welfare, cultural, health, youth development, recreational, or environmental purposes, in the greater Albion area.
Charitable Union – Back to School
Friends of the Bohm Theatre – Youth Free Film Saturdays Series
Girl Scouts Heart of MI – Girl Scouting for all Albion Girls
Kids ‘N’ Stuff Children’s Museum – A-Maze-D – The Puzzling World of Dave Phillips Exhibit
MI Crossroads Council, BSA – Expanding Scouting Opportunities in Albion
Team 1 Plastics Corporate Donor Advised Fund
This fund supports educational opportunities that benefit the citizens of the greater Albion area.
Charitable Union – Back to School
MI Crossroads Council, BSA – Expanding Scouting Opportunities in Albion