Albion Community Foundation



We are a tax-exempt public charity created by and for the people of the greater Albion area. We enable people with philanthropic interests to easily and effectively support the issues they care about?immediately, or through their will. Donors can establish a charitable fund at the Foundation by contributing a variety of assets and may also recommend grants?in their name, if they choose?to nonprofit groups they want to support.

Assets and Giving for Albion Community Foundation

Assets

2019 - 5,675,021
2018 - 4,969,379
2017 - 5,462,005
Domestic Grants

2019 - 186,941
2018 - 178,101


    

Recent News from Albion Community Foundation


State of the community: Key projects in Calhoun County in 2022 - Battle Creek Enquirer
Foundation: Albion Community Foundation

Albion Community Foundation received a $300,000 donation from the Cram family to maintain the 1882 Victorian. Albion City Manager Haley Snyder...more

Calhoun County development projects to watch in 2022 - Battle Creek Enquirer
Foundation: Albion Community Foundation

Albion Community Foundation received a $300,000 donation from the Cram family to maintain the 1882 Victorian. Albion Train Depot: In October,...more

One woman's vision led to Woodland Park: 'I just never gave up' - Battle Creek Enquirer
Foundation: Albion Community Foundation

Joyce Garrett recognized by city for her work and dedication in the creation and care of Battle Creek's lone nature preserve · Albion Community...more

Historic Albion train depot getting facelift following $300,000 gift - Battle Creek Enquirer
Foundation: Albion Community Foundation

Albion Community Foundation received a $300,000 donation from the Cram family to maintain the 1882 Victorian. Today, the Victorian-style station continues...more

Albion Community Foundation receives $2 million gift to revitalize city's parks - Battle Creek Enquirer
Foundation: Albion Community Foundation

On Friday, the Albion Community Foundation announced it has received a $2 million pledge from Tony and Christine de Nicola to assist the city...more

How Calhoun County movie theaters are surviving the COVID-19 pandemic
Foundation: Albion Community Foundation

The Albion Community Foundation repurposed some grants that paid for a screen, projector, movie rights, sound and some staffing to offer...more

Best Places to Work: Team 1
Foundation: Albion Community Foundation

... to help grow the Team 1 Plastics Charitable Fund through the Albion Community Foundation, which will support future projects in the Albion...more

The Bohm II: A New Screen
Foundation: Albion Community Foundation

Elizabeth Schultheiss, previous executive director of the Albion Community Foundation, was the backbone of the initial renovation. Her empathy...more

New Manager of Homer foundation
Foundation: Albion Community Foundation, Battle Creek Community Foundation

The foundation, established in 1994, is, like the Albion Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Battle Creek Community Foundation. Each...more

Legislative breakfast is Friday
Foundation: Battle Creek Community Foundation

More than 200 officials are expected to attend, according to a news release from Battle Creek Community Foundation. Guests invited to participate in...more



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