05

Sep

Saginaw STEM receives $25K grant

A program geared for students in grades K-12 that brings learning opportunities and activities centered around STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) is getting a huge boost. Saginaw STEM’s “STEM Saturdays” initiative was awarded in June Saginaw Community Foundation’s Board of Directors’ Community Improvement Initiative $25,000 grant at our Annual Celebration.   STEM Saturdays are hands-on

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16

May

Saginaw Community Foundation awards $878,550 in scholarships

  At our 36th annual Excellence in Education event, the Saginaw Community Foundation presented 649 scholarship awards to 389 high school, college and nontraditional students on May 15, 2023 totaling $878,550.   “The purpose of the annual Excellence in Education event is to recognize, award and inspire students who have earned scholarships from the Saginaw

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22

Mar

Saginaw Community Foundation grants $231,725 in latest grant cycle

Between Jan. 12 – Mar. 10, 2023, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $231,725, supporting 22 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes.    “Every person who has supported the foundation – whether through donations, volunteering or advocacy – has assisted us in giving much needed support to the programs and

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11

Jul

Saginaw Community Foundation grants $218,608.60 during 2nd quarter of 2022

Between Apr. 11 – June 10, 2022, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $218,608.60 supporting 30 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes. Through the first two quarters of 2022, SCF has granted a total of $528,185.60.       The following SCF funds provided designated and donor advised (non-competitive) grants,

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28

Mar

Saginaw Community Foundation grants $309,577 during 1st quarter of 2022

  Between Dec. 10, 2021 – Mar. 11, 2022, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $309,577 supporting 126 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes.         The following SCF funds provided designated and donor advised (non-competitive) grants, Dec. 10, 2021 – Mar. 11, 2022:     Bierlein Family

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17

Dec

A Lasting Legacy

Marjorie and Ernest Flegenheimer embraced For Good, For Ever with a planned gift from their estate Ernest Flegenheimer was born in Zurich, Switzerland and lived in Germany, Italy and Switzerland until the age of 12, when his family fled Nazi Germany in 1939. Winnipeg, Canada became his new home and ultimately the United States in

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03

Dec

Tax-Free Charitable Transfers from IRAs

Millions of Americans continue to save pre-tax dollars in their IRAs. The law allows taxpayers 70½ and older to share their wealth by giving retirement savings directly to charity—and bypassing income tax. This law is important to local charities operating as agents of philanthropy in order to continue to build community and improve social service

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08

Nov

We’re Hiring – Program Officer

The Program Officer is a salaried position reporting directly to the Foundation’s President & CEO. The Program Officer will work in major program areas, specifically with the Scholarship and Teacher Mini-grant programs.   Roles & Responsibilities: • Provide staffing and leadership for the Foundation’s scholarship and Grants for Excellence programs and help manage/evaluate those programs.

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16

Jul

We’re hiring: Finance Assistant

The Finance Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting and clerical activities that support the financial function of the Foundation. Accuracy and attention to detail are critical as there is a considerable amount of data entry.    Roles & Responsibilities: • Receive and enter invoices, prepare checks, and pay office bills. • Accounts

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23

Apr

Saginaw Community Foundation grants $390,093.96 during 1st quarter of 2021

Between Jan. 1 – Apr. 8, 2021, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $390,093.96 supporting 32 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes. Continue reading for a listing of grant recipients.   Organizations interested in applying for a grant through SCF can learn more at our Grants page, or contact Kendra

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