Allegan County Community Foundation



The mission of the Allegan County Community Foundation (ACCF) is to provide the means for donors to make a lasting impact on Allegan County through the establishment and growth of endowed funds. These funds are used to address the ever-changing social, cultural, educational, and recreational needs of county residents, through grants distributed to nonprofit agencies serving Allegan County.

Assets and Giving for Allegan County Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 21,244,785
2018 - 18,280,317
2017 - 20,039,424
Domestic Grants

2019 - 637,261
2018 - 636,292


    

Recent News from Allegan County Community Foundation


Morning Buzz: March 19, 2025
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

The Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Best Business Awards in 10 categories.Nominations are open for emerging businesses, community support, and minority-owned...more

Democrat Loses to Republican by Narrow Margin in District 2 Ottawa County Board Race
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

Republican Jordan Jorritsma has won the District 2 seat on the Ottawa County Board of Commissioners.The race pitted Democrat Chris Kleinjans, 56, against Republican newcomer Jordan Jorsrissma,...more

Robert Clayton Green Obituary
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

Robert Clayton Green was born in Avoca, Michigan and spent his youth on the family farm.He was cremated and will be interred with military honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery, in Augusta,...more

Study Reveals Diverse Housing Needs For All Economic Levels in Allegan County
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

The study revealed Allegan needed housing at all economic levels, including single-family homes, multifamily apartments, and duplexes or townhomes."We're not just talking about subsidized housing,...more

Coalition in Allegan County Seeking to Address Housing Shortage
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

A new effort has begun in Allegan County to address the shortage of housing.The initiative has the backing of Perrigo, Haworth, Parker-Hannifin and the Gun Lake Tribe.A common theme offered up by one...more

Four West Michigan organizations awarded grants for rural housing and infrastructure
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

Allegan County Community Foundation- (Allegan County) - $50,000 for a multi-jurisdictional housing needs assessment and data-informed...more

Allegan County youth awards $64K in grants - Second Wave Media
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

The students are part of the Teens Aiding Growth (TAG) Team and the Youth Advisory Council of the Allegan County Community Foundation (ACCF). The...more

“Soup-Tober” Success is Paying Off Now in Allegan Co. | 1450 AM 99.7 FM WHTC
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

The Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative Soup-Tober. (image courtesy Allegan County Community...more

Allegan County Community Foundation launches second annual soup drive - Holland Sentinel
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

ALLEGAN — The Allegan County Community Foundation is launching its second annual "Soup-tober" event. "In these uncertain times, food insecurity is a...more

Allegan County Community Foundation introduces new executive director - Holland Sentinel
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

“I appreciate the board's confidence and support," Calhoun said in a statement. "I am very excited to continue the amazing legacy of philanthropy and...more



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