Charlevoix County Community Foundation

Charlevoix County Community Foundation C3F is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all who live, work, & play in Charlevoix County

Last year, a C3F Mini Grant helped Boyne Eta Nu Charities to support Boyne City Public Schools by providing a  winter ou...
06/17/2026

Last year, a C3F Mini Grant helped Boyne Eta Nu Charities to support Boyne City Public Schools by providing a winter outerwear shopping spree for qualifying Middle School students. The girls shopped at Boyne Country Sports at Boyne Mountain Resort where they received the outerwear at a 40% discount for this program. After the shopping trip, the group headed to B.C. Pizza of Boyne where they enjoyed the buffet provided at no cost to the group by Obie Wicker and his talented team. The final cost of the program was rounded out by a grant from the Hestia Women's Giving Circle, which is held and administered right here at C3F. Sometimes it takes a team of people to make local change!

Behind the scenes at C3F! We love it when fortune smiles on us and we unexpectedly celebrate an unofficial "Twins Day!" ...
06/15/2026

Behind the scenes at C3F! We love it when fortune smiles on us and we unexpectedly celebrate an unofficial "Twins Day!" 😀😀

🎉Happy Workiversary to our Finance and Operations staffer extraordinaire - Matt Greer! For the last 5 years Matt has ens...
06/14/2026

🎉Happy Workiversary to our Finance and Operations staffer extraordinaire - Matt Greer! For the last 5 years Matt has ensured that our office runs like a well-oiled machine and that our books are kept straight as an arrow. Always ready with a perfectly timed "Dad joke", a word of encouragement, or a helping hand - what would we do without you?🎊

The City of East Jordan’s Memorial Park is the centerpiece of East Jordan. Located where the Jordan River meets Lake Cha...
06/12/2026

The City of East Jordan’s Memorial Park is the centerpiece of East Jordan. Located where the Jordan River meets Lake Charlevoix adjacent to the city marina, the downtown business corridor and accessible to M-32, this beautiful park received some major upgrades in 2025, with support from a C3F Geographic Enrichment grant. In 2021, the city completed the Joining Jordan boardwalk and waterfront improvement project that instantly proved a need for pedestrian accessibility within the waterfront zone. The Memorial Park improvements were a second phase to the waterfront improvements which have significantly improved the gathering amenities in the heart of downtown East Jordan. The restrooms and marina facilities got an upgrade, they adjusted and improved the location of sidewalks, created a larger lawn for festivals and concerts, and overall reworked the park into a more welcoming space for all of the downtown gatherings held there. It looks amazing and we can’t wait to enjoy concerts, festivals, and other events there this summer!

Behind the scenes at C3F! Our Foundation is led by an all volunteer Board of Trustees who represent the different geogra...
06/10/2026

Behind the scenes at C3F! Our Foundation is led by an all volunteer Board of Trustees who represent the different geographic regions of Charlevoix County including Beaver Island, Boyne Falls, Boyne City, East Jordan and Charlevoix. Our Trustees set strategic direction, manage and grow charitable assets, ensure legal and ethical compliance, and oversee grant distributions. Plus we like to make it fun! Thank you to all our great volunteers who help keep C3F an amazing community resource.

Sign up today! C3F, in partnership with Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation  and Rotary Charities of Trave...
06/08/2026

Sign up today! C3F, in partnership with Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation and Rotary Charities of Traverse City, is proud to once again bring Leadership Learning Lab to Charlevoix and Emmet Counties. The LLL combines adaptive and collaborative leadership, time management, and a suite of nonprofit and cross-sector capacity-building skills. It invests directly in upcoming leaders as a way to strengthen their organizations and the communities they serve. We have been proud to support the LLL since 2018 and have loved the transformations we have seen as a result of this program.

A recent Arts & Culture grant supported the Charlevoix Circle of Arts fall 2025 exhibition, Big and Small, which was a w...
06/05/2026

A recent Arts & Culture grant supported the Charlevoix Circle of Arts fall 2025 exhibition, Big and Small, which was a well-received and engaging visual arts experience that invited visitors to explore the impact of scale in art. The exhibit featured work by 20 Michigan artists and welcomed approximately 900 visitors, including several student field trips, demonstrating strong community interest and educational reach. By pairing monumental works with intricate miniatures, Big and Small encouraged viewers to slow down, look closely, and reflect on how size influences perception, detail, and artistic impact. Visitor feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with comments such as “A varied and interesting exhibition!”, “Loving the contrasts!”, and “So amazing! We love the mini canvas on tiny gallery walls,” highlighting the exhibit’s ability to delight, surprise, and resonate with audiences. As with all CCA exhibits, Big and Small was free and open to the public six days per week, ensuring broad access to high-quality visual art regardless of financial means. CCA incorporated family-friendly engagement opportunities such as a children’s scavenger hunt and “take-and-make” art projects, which encouraged hands-on exploration and made the experience accessible to younger audiences and families.

Out in the community with C3F! Recently, C3F President Sara Ward and Community Grantmaking staffer Ashley Cousens attend...
06/03/2026

Out in the community with C3F! Recently, C3F President Sara Ward and Community Grantmaking staffer Ashley Cousens attended the Northern Lakes Economic Alliance Economic Symposium. Their theme this year was “Made, Grown, and Built in Northern Michigan,” shining a spotlight on the industries that fuel our economy and shape our communities.

Are you a graduating senior who was awarded a C3F Scholarship? Are you a past recipient of a multi-year C3F Scholarship?...
06/01/2026

Are you a graduating senior who was awarded a C3F Scholarship? Are you a past recipient of a multi-year C3F Scholarship? Then it's time for you to claim or renew your award! Login to our scholarship portal at: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cthreef to activate your award. Deadline to activate is July 1, 2026!

Address

301 Water Street
East Jordan, MI
49727

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+12315362440

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