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


Annual cereal drive to kick off in Allegan County
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

The drive is organized by the Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative, a program of the Allegan County Community Foundation. The...more

Allegan Co. Community Foundation launches 'Now and Forever' campaign
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

ALLEGAN — In an effort to help nonprofits struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Allegan County Community Foundation...more

Legacy Foundation Challenge Winding Down for ACCF
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation, Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area

This fund has awarded nearly eight million dollars since annual grants began when the foundation was founded in 1965. In a statement,...more

Hamilton resident raising funds for veterans memorial
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

Order forms are available at Heath Township Hall, Teddy's Transport and Allegan County Community Foundation. For more information...more

Allegan cereal drive ongoing
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

ALLEGAN — The Allegan County Community Foundation's annual cereal drive is ongoing through the month of April. This year, the foundation...more

Cereal Drive In Allegan County
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

The Allegan County Food Pantry Collaborative has kicked off its fourth annual cereal drive. The Allegan County Community Foundation tells us...more

'Love Your Hometown' Contest Underway
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

The Allegan County Community Foundation has kicked off their Love Your Hometown grant project contest, featuring entries from several...more

Perrigo, community foundation partner to aid local residents
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

ALLEGAN COUNTY — Until Dec. 28, Perrigo Co. and the Allegan County Community Foundation will partner to help local residents in need....more

Contest will showcase bright ideas for Allegan County towns
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

The Allegan County Community Foundation is rolling out Love Your Hometown, a county-wide grant program that is open to all. They are looking...more

Allegan facilities director, veteran helps refurbish WWI monument
Foundation: Allegan County Community Foundation

With assistance from the Allegan County Community Foundation, the county's senior and veterans services department, the county's parks...more



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