Edward and Daisy Krautheim had a special concern for children. The fund created by their trust, along with other funds designated for youth, has supported many projects, including a playground, summer youth programs and Read Early. Read Often.

In nearly 48 years of marriage, Dick and Betty Cawein had 28 different addresses but they found their way back to the place they really loved – their hometown of Muskegon.

After receiving the Moses J. Jones Scholarship and graduating with honors, Jamall Johnson wanted to help other young African Americans who were pursuing a college education at his beloved Grambling State.

A lifelong resident of Muskegon County, Edith Anderson left her entire estate to the Community Foundation for Muskegon County to create a fund to support Hospice of Muskegon-Oceana.

Charles Hackley influenced the city of Muskegon and helped shape the character of our community with his generous gifts of a hospital, art museum, school, library and park.

When the wrecking ball was ready to swing at the boarded-up Michigan Theater, a substantial bequest from A. Harold Frauenthal allowed us to purchase the entire block. After renovations, the Frauenthal Center emerged.