Donor Advised Funds
A Donor Advised Fund is for those who would like to establish a fund with the Battle Creek Community Foundation and want to make suggestions from time to time on distributions from the fund. Through a Donor Advised Fund, you can have an active hand in your charitable giving, as well as suggest which organizations should be supported, such as your high school or college, church, or other favorite charity. Many donors send out several donations throughout the year to different charities of their choice. Having a Donor Advised Fund takes the burden off the donor, as the Community Foundation does all the work in getting the grants sent out to the charities that the donor suggests. This type of fund is a great way to stay involved in the use of your gift!
Andrew R. Lepper Memorial Fund
Angela Nicole Booy Memorial Fund
Angelcheeks Foundation Fund
Arnesby-Mawby Fund
B. and J. Kirkwood Fund
Barbara Knapp Hill and Jerry L. Hill Fund
Battle Creek Museum Fund
Bob and Nan Windsor Fund
Boya G. Byelich Fund
Buckenberger Opportunity Fund
Buhler Fund
Carattini Scholarship Program
Carol M. Ott Memorial Fund
Celeste Abraham Clark Family Foundation Fund
In the spirit of community and philanthropy, the Celeste Abraham Clark Family Foundation Fund was established in 2014 as a support for a variety of interests including education, health and wellness, and the arts. As long-time community advocates, it is the hope of our family that this fund will not only help this community thrive but will seed a movement that inspires individual responsibility for the betterment of all humanity.
Chris and Betty Christ Family Fund
Clark Initiatives Fund
Dandamudi Family Fund
Dave & Sue Eddy Community Fund
Dave and Sue Eddy Community Fund
David and Janice (Gregerson) Francisco Fund
In appreciation and celebration of our memorable years in the Lakeview and Battle Creek Public Schools, the David and Janice (Gregerson) Francisco Fund was established in 2015 to support educational purposes in those public school districts. Distributions from the Fund may support: 1) Innovative educational programs, classroom or library resources, and technology; 2) Educational field trips for students as defined by school policy. Distributions from the Fund are not intended for the benefit of an individual student.
Donald and Gloria Miller Fund
Dr. Sven M. Zethelius Fund
Ellen and Teri Christ Memorial Fund
Farley Estes Dowdle Fund
Frances Thornton Historical Society Fund
Fund for Children's Dreams
Gail M. and James K. Sholl Family Trust Fund
Gieser Family Fund
Gordon F. Burrows Memorial Fund
Gretchen B. and Paul A. Humiston, Jr. Fund
Hunter Fund
J. Chris Schweitzer Foundation Fund
J.E.C.K.S. Fund
James E. Sherman Family Fund
James R.C. and Donna Jean Hazel, Jr. Community Fund
Jerry and Rita Askler Fund
Jo Ann Shumway Fund
Joe Stewart-WKKF Trustee Fund
John Avery Family Fund
Kathrine Lee Brutsche Memorial Fund
Kathrine (Kathy) Brutsche, a Washington native, moved to Battle Creek in 1968. The 1975 Lakeview High School graduate later attended Michigan State University and upon graduation, returned to Battle Creek, where she became actively involved in the community. The Kathrine Lee Brutsche Memorial Fund was created to honor Kathy's life and legacy in the Battle Creek community and support local nonprofit organizations in her memory.
Kiwanis Arts Fund
L.M. Mike Mullins Memorial Fund
Lisa Avery Family Fund
Lokeswara R., Asajyothi, Anusha, and Nithin V. Edara Family Fund
Louis N. and Leona I. Jones Ritzee Fund
Mahesh and Roshan Karamchandani Family Fund
Marilyn E. Parks Fund
Meyer's Toy World Fund
Michael W. Boies Memorial Fund
Mission Eyes Foundation of Southwest Michigan Fund
Nathan and Gloria Zanotti Family Fund
Proteas Fund
Ralph D. and Audra M. Nickerson Fund
Robert and Eleanor DeVries Fund for the Visual and Performing Arts
Ronald S. and Linda V. Sootsman Fund
Ruth Rowena Whitaker Fund
Ryan Case Memorial Fund for Assistance to Families of Critically Ill Children
Segal Family Foundation Fund
Smile for a Lifetime Foundation Fund
Sonya Trowbridge Memorial Fund
Stanley L. and Vivian E. Skidmore Memorial Fund
Stetler-Piper-Vanderveer Family Fund
Susan and Peter Ordway Fund
Tami Joy Enterprises Fund
The Buikema/Oursler Charitable Partners Fund
The Hembroff-Formsma Family Fund
Thomas F. and Gloria J. Olin Foundation Fund
Tsoumas Initiatives Fund
Verne and Bonnie DeYoung Family Fund
Walker Family Fund
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