Impact

We Catalyze Change

With decades-long strategic goals, we are dedicated to sparking positive change throughout Muskegon County.

The Community Foundation for Muskegon County oversees over 900 funds and provides grants to support hundreds of projects and programs.

We carefully evaluate each proposal and award grants to projects with the greatest potential to enhance Muskegon County. Working with local businesses, donors, and organizations, we ensure these projects will support the growth of a vibrant community with great opportunities for all.

See our Featured Initiatives

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Education

We strive to improve education for all by promoting lifelong learning in literacy, including science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), financial literacy, and ensuring equal access to education for everyone.

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Community and Economic Development

We foster a dynamic local economy by encouraging innovation, promoting collaboration, and creating growth opportunities that benefit the whole community. Through local partnerships, we build an economy that reflects community values, strengthens social ties, boosts resilience, and creates an inclusive environment where everyone has a stake in success.

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Community Trust and Cultural Competence

Building community trust and creating prosperity and opportunity for all, the Community Foundation for Muskegon County supports cultural competence learning and provides assistance to help nonprofit organizations evolve and grow stronger.

Featured Donor:

Jeffrey Lake Johnson Endowment Fund

Jeffrey Lake Johnson was a loving, loyal, and steadfast family man, cherished for his unwavering support and kindness. A man of strong political convictions, Jeffrey was passionate about causes that shaped the world around him. He sincerely appreciated nature and the arts, often finding beauty in both. With his gentle and generous spirit, Jeffrey’s legacy will be remembered in the hearts of those who knew him and in the community he loved… Read More…