Establish a Fund

Establish A New Fund

Endowed Fund: A new endowed fund may be created with as little as $2,500 and a commitment to bring the balance to $20,000 within twenty-four (24) months.

Non-Endowed Fund: A new non-endowed fund may be created with as little as $2,500 and a commitment to bring the balance to $10,000 within twenty-four (24) months.

The donor may select the type of fund, its name, purpose and criteria in consultation with the Foundation.

“You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.” Winston Churchill

Establish A Scholarship

Endowed Scholarship Fund: A new endowed scholarship fund may be created with a minimum gift of $20,000. This fund will provide an annual $1,000 scholarship long into the future.

Non-Endowed Scholarship Fund: A new non-endowed scholarship fund may be created with a minimum gift of $10,000. This fund will provide ten (10) annual $1,000 scholarships.

One-Time Scholarship: A one-time $1,000 scholarship may be funded with a gift of $1,020.

The donor may name and recommend criteria for the scholarship or fund in consultation with the Foundation. All scholarships are awarded through the Community Foundation’s annual Scholarship Program by a committee of volunteers.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela

Establish A Development Campaign Fund

Development Campaign: A development campaign is a time-limited effort to raise significant dollars for a specific project. The Foundation has been involved with several local endeavors including Rochester Hills’ Innovation Hills Park, the Rochester Bicentennial Monument, Veteran’s Tribute of Oakland Township, Rotary Gateway Park, the International Velodrome at Bloomer Park and the Michigan Air Line Trail.

By collaborating with the Community Foundation for a development campaign, a nonprofit or governmental agency can focus its time, energy and resources on raising funds while the Foundation handles receiving, processing, receipting and managing donations.

The Community Foundation works with donors to create philanthropic and charitable goals that fit their interests and circumstances and then help them achieve those goals. Call the office at 248-608-2804 to schedule an in-person meeting, video call or phone conference to talk about what you want to accomplish and in what time frame. We would love to discuss opportunities available at the Foundation.