Battle Creek Community Foundation



The Battle Creek Community Foundation is a public foundation built by individuals, families and businesses that care about their community. These groups donate their time and resources to make Battle Creek a better place to live - today and in the future.

The Battle Creek Community Foundation was founded in 1974 by Leonard White, Robert B. Miller, and Harry Davidson. Their goal was to create a way for people of all means to be able to give back to their community.

Assets and Giving for Battle Creek Community Foundation

Assets

2020 - 108,909,294
2019 - 126,755,188
2018 - 129,469,092
Domestic Grants

2020 - 6,186,865
2019 - 8,395,845


    

Recent News from Battle Creek Community Foundation


Former mayor and community leader Preston Kool has died
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation

The Kool Family Center, renamed in his and his son's honor in 2015 by the Battle Creek Community Foundation, was Preston Kool's brainchild, modeled after a similar facility in Holland, according to...more

Letters to the Editor: ArtPrize, Battle Creek tax, food waste
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation

I am not sure where “A.Lincoln's” final home will be, but for the next few months you can still see this year's Grand Prize winner on exhibit at the Battle Creek Community Foundation, 32 W....more

Mullis: A Battle Creek downtown believer
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation

At the Battle Creek Community Foundation, I noticed a bowl of rubber bracelets imprinted with “Believe in Battle Creek.” I'm a fan of this brand. It's on my favorite t-shirt, it's one of my...more

CPR machines have become more common; Battle Creek project to study how well they work
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation

Funding for the fellowship was provided by LifeCare board members and matching contributions from LifeCare, and it's administered by the Battle Creek Community Foundation. The fund now has over...more

Battle Creek Police Department held annual Stuff-a-Truck event on Friday
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation

Anyone who missed the boxes and the event can also donate to the Battle Creek Community Foundation's Battle Creek Police Department Law Enforcement Community Education Community Project Fund through...more

Viewpoint: Haven of Rest prepares for the winter months
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation

The Haven is making great strides in fortifying the business infrastructure that supports our ministries, with accounting assistance from some excellent partners like Plante-Moran, and operational...more

The history of Heritage Tower, displayed on its windows
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation

As the restoration of Heritage Tower moves forward, graphics have been installed on the building's first floor windows as a reminder its history and...more

How an insurance agent and a car dealer saved Battle Creek's Christmas parade (sort of)
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation

The Battle Creek Community Foundation is offering hot cocoa and another glance at Battle Creek Artist Richard Slatter's 2017 Art Prize...more

Michigan Sen. Margaret O'Brien to run for re-election
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation

“We are deeply grateful for the financial support from the Battle Creek Community Foundation, which is providing the project with a low-interest loan...more

Next phase of $34 million Heritage Tower redevelopment is underway
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation

“We are deeply grateful for the financial support from the Battle Creek Community Foundation,” said Mark Harmsen, the real estate developer...more



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