The Campaign for Mason County
Building a Stronger Community Together: The Campaign for Mason County
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Our Challenge
Addressing Our Community's Most Pressing Needs
While Mason County is an extraordinary place to live for many, in some areas, our community falls short. By identifying the gaps and doing our best to fill them, the Community Foundation for Mason County works to address our community’s most pressing challenges.
The $5M Campaign for Mason County is our chance to fill those gaps. With your support we can help the people who live and work right here in Mason County find the resources they need to be successful. More than that, we can offer hope that our community is an extraordinary one for all of us.
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$5M Campaign for Mason County
Our Challenge
Addressing Our Community's Most Pressing Needs
While Mason County is an extraordinary place to live for many, in some areas, our community falls short. By identifying the gaps and doing our best to fill them, the Community Foundation for Mason County works to address our community’s most pressing challenges.
The $5M Campaign for Mason County is our chance to fill those gaps. With your support we can help the people who live and work right here in Mason County find the resources they need to be successful. More than that, we can offer hope that our community is an extraordinary one for all of us.
We have made great strides, but to move the needle any further, we lack the necessary, flexible Community Funds to meet the annual demands placed upon our grantmaking program. This results in deserving requests from nonprofit partners and community organizations going unmet each year.
The Community Foundation has roughly $150,000 a year in unrestricted flexible funding to grant to deserving nonprofit partners to assist with our community’s greatest needs.
Jessica's Story & Campaign Impact
View this video illustrating how Foundation grants are directly changing lives through initiatives like Home Team Housing.
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$5M Campaign for Mason County
Strategic Goals
Advance Educational Attainment
Increase post-secondary access and program completion (college, trades, apprenticeships)
Increase Recreation and Quality of Life Opportunities
Support the creation of community gathering spaces, arts, culture, parks, and beautification efforts
Improve Workforce Supports
Facilitate access to affordable childcare, housing, transportation, and broadband
Campaign Case for Support
We invite you to learn more by reading our digital Campaign Case for Support document!
Campaign Progress
We met—and exceeded—our deferred and cash gifts goals, totaling $6,077,601!
Campaign Timeline
Ways to Give
Cash
Make an outright gift or pledge your support. Pledges can extend three years and donations may be eligable for tax deductions.
Gifts of Stock
Stock, or other appreciated assets, can be donated and may qualify for a charitable tax deduction. If the stock has appreciated in value, you may avoid paying capital gains upon transferring it to the Community Foundation.
Deferred Gifts
You can create a meaningful legacy through a planned gift. Planned giving options include bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts, life insurance policies, retirement plans, or other arrangements.
Qualified Charitable Distribution
Individuals who are 70 1/2 years old, or older, can donate a maximum of $100,000 to the Community Foundation directly from a taxable IRA instead of taking their required minimum distributions.
Donor Advised Fund
You can give a gift through your Donor Advised Fund by contacting Andrea Large to recommend a grant.
Campaign Donors
- Anonymous
- Norma Andersen
- Dr. Bill & Anna Anderson
- Dr. Bret & Tara Autrey
- Stephen M. & Brenda J. Begnoche
- Andrew Behm
- Milan Belans & Kristen Biggs
- Kristen Biggs Trust
- Raymond Biggs
- Birtwistle Family Foundation
- Eric & Camilla Carlson
- Tom & Marge Carlson
- Judi Cartier
- Pete & Jackie Christensen
- Mary Church
- Linda R. Cronenwett & Shirley M.Tuller
- David and Sally Dierks
- Vicki Dorrell
- Drew & Dena Dostal
- Donald & Nancy Dunlop
- Edwards, Joan
- Envision Development
- Doug Ereon
- Janet Eto & Ron Moser
- Anthony & Candace Fabaz
- Kathleen Fahlsing
- Gary & Sheryl Ferguson
- Holly & Doug Gallagher
- Richard & Doris Gerkowski
- Great Lakes Castings
- Pat & Julie Greene
- Ralph & Sue Griffin
- Thomas & Patricia Griffor
- Hair Affair Inc.
- Hankwitz Heating & Cooling
- Jon Hartman
- Robert R.* & Joan Hasenbank
- Arlie & Kathy Heemstra
- Leo & Nancy Hesting
- Dr. Kenneth & Diane Hill
- Jack Holzbach
- Marianne Johnson
- Gregory* & Harriet Jones
- Les & Jill Kaines
- Sarah Kanaga
- Daniel King & Carissima Aloe
- Jeff & Debra Kinnaird
- Ellen Kisinger-Rothi & Patrick Rothi
- Kenneth Klegon
- Brian & Barb Koblinski
- Robert G. Kotecki & Ione M. Condit
- Bill & Lori Kratz
- Jackie & Bruce Krieger
- Katherine Lampson
- The Large Family
- Larsen’s Landscaping, LLC.
- Linda Lawson
- Linda Leahy
- Michael & Charleen Lester
- Lowing Family Trust
- Todd & Stephanie Mall
- Joe & Jane Manifold
- Stacy Marcellus
- Marlene A. Haliburda Ladd*
- Susan Mathis
- Stephen & Sally McGlone
- Jerry & Beverly McGowan
- Carole McKnight
- Michigan Power
- Dr. Jennifer Miller & Dr. Daniel Reum
- Geraldine Miller
- Robert* & Kay Neal
- Carol C. Nelson
- Dave & Mary Beth Nelson
- Patrick & Maria O’Hare
- Jeanne Oakes
- Steve Oliver
- William & Marcia Olmstead
- Robert & Doris Ostrander
- Thomas W. Paine
- The Perrino Family
- David & Donna Peterson
- Darlene Ponko
- Kathleen & Thurman Radtke
- Kay Ramroth
- Richard A. & Mary Ann Randall
- Jack* & Shirley Rasmussen
- James & Sonja Ratliff
- Richard & Cathy Reader
- Milan “Budde” & Sheryl Reed II
- Todd & Debbie Reed
- Kevin & Faith Richardson
- James & Susan Riffle
- Kenneth Rocco
- Safe Harbor Credit Union
- Ron & Dawn Sarto
- Deborah Saxton
- Lee & Joan Schoenherr
- Todd & Julie Schrader
- Scottville Area Senior Center
- Bill & Mickey Shield
- Francie Skarritt
- Bob* & Patty Smith
- Jo Ann Smith
- Laurel Smith
- Thalman Construction
- UACJ Whitehall Industries
- Bob & Carole Vipond
- James B. Webster III
- West Shore Bank
- West Shore Educational Service District
- John & Anita Wilson
- Mike & Kathy Winczewski
- Stephanie Witwer
- Jim & Cela Wood
*Deceased
Schoenherrs Establish Community Fund and Pledge $1 Million
They hope this challenge gift will ensure Mason County has resources to address its greatest needs and seize its brightest opportunities, not just today, but for years to come.
Schraders Invest in Mason County
When the couple learned about the Campaign for Mason County, the Schraders were among the first to contribute.
Schraders Invest in Mason County with Donor Advised Fund
When the couple learned about the Campaign for Mason County, the Schraders were among the first to contribute.
West Shore Bank Creates Strategic Fund to Support Mason Community
Through financial support, education, service, and contributions to the Campaign for Mason County, West Shore Bank shows its commitment to neighbors’ well-being.
