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Gail Anthony to Retire as CEO of the Community Foundation of Marquette County, New Fund Announced in Her Honor
After eight years of service as CEO of the Community Foundation of Marquette County, Gail Anthony is retiring December 31, 2020. “It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve the communities of Marquette County,” said Anthony. “Getting to know and work with the...
Paul F. Blewett Legacy Funds Distribute Over $125,000
The Paul F. Blewett Legacy Funds were established at the Community Foundation of Marquette County in 2010, to provide support to multiple local and regional organizations that Paul cared most about. This year, a total of $128,409.37 was distributed. Following the...
2020 Grant Recipients Announced
The Community Foundation of Marquette County, including four affiliate funds – Negaunee, Greater Ishpeming, Marquette, and Gwinn Area – granted a total of $58,334 this year in the annual competitive grant cycle. Forty-one percent ($24,000) was awarded to programs that...
Marion C. Vander Veen Family Great Lakes Education Donor Advised Fund
Marion Vander Veen was born in Webberville, MI on January 21 in 1924. She then moved to various cities in Michigan, before meeting husband, Dick, in Muskegon, where they played opposite each other in their high school Christmas pageant. While Dick served in WWII,...
Clark Lambros’ Beach Park Fund Donor Story
It’s Tuesday afternoon, and Vango’s is alive with friendly conversation and the warm smell of pizza dough. The Marquette restaurant has served as a gathering spot for the community for decades, in large part because of the generous and dedicated work of Michele...
Matt Davidson Donor Story
On March 1, 2017, the Matt Davidson Memorial Scholarship Fund, a permanent endowment, was established at the Community Foundation of Marquette County with gifts received from family and friends. This fund will be used primarily to provide scholarships to graduating...
Grantee Stories
A Community of Belonging – Making Playgrounds Accessible for All
Thanks to Make it Marquette for "A Community of Belonging – Making Playgrounds Accessible for All, " -- a wonderful article by John Schiebe about Kids Cove and other local efforts and organizations that are making space and creating opportunities for inclusive,...
Year-end charitable giving
As you work with your advisors on year-end planning, consider some of these giving strategies that will allow you to support the Community Foundation and charitable causes important to you while accomplishing tax savings. Claim an Above-the Line Deduction in 2021 For...
Eslinger and Gonstead join Board of Trustees
The Community Foundation of Marquette County is honored to announce that Robert Eslinger and Marcia Gonstead have joined its Board of Trustees for three-year terms. Eslinger recently retired from Northern Michigan University where he served as the Dean of the College...
Shiras Institute supports Playground For All
On Wednesday, October 20, representatives from the Shiras Institute presented a check to the Marquette Playground for All Committee for $15,000. This donation will help fund the playground that will be built as an enhanced replacement of the current Kids Cove...
2021 Catalyst Award Recipients Announced
Each year, the Foundation Board of Trustees nominates individuals, organizations, and businesses to receive Catalyst Awards. A Catalyst Award recognizes the efforts of those that build community through volunteerism or philanthropy and inspire others to do the same –...
Paul F. Blewett Legacy Funds Distribute Over $75,000
The Paul F. Blewett Legacy Funds were established at the Community Foundation of Marquette County in 2010, to provide support to multiple local and regional organizations that Paul cared most about. This year, a total of $ 76,192.65 was distributed. Following the...
Youth Advisory Committee Stories
YAC Members visited Camp Pow-Low
YAC Members visited Camp Pow-Low. In 2018 the committee helped fund the Girl Scout Outdoor Experience for new tent platforms.
Women’s Center
Grant follow-up with the representatives from the Women’s Center
Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum
Grant visit at the Upper Peninsula Children’s Museum