NEWS & BLOG
Charitable Giving Options
Each individual, family or organization we work with has distinct charitable interests – and unique financial circumstances. We help you make the most of both, so you receive the greatest return on your community investment. Here are seven ways you can achieve the...
Gain a higher return on your company’s charitable investments
Opening a Donor Advised Fund in the name of your company allows the organization to make a gift to Saginaw Community Foundation and remain actively involved in suggesting grants to benefit verified nonprofit organizations. Here’s how it works: Your company makes a...
Saginaw Community Foundation grants $803,032 in latest grant cycle
From youth development and education to neighborhood revitalization and basic needs, Saginaw Community Foundation awarded $803,032 in grants between Jan. 8 and March 11, 2026, supporting 148 and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant...
Community Leaders Receive Drum Major Award at MLK Regional Celebration
Four dedicated community leaders from Bay, Midland and Saginaw counties were honored with the 2026 Drum Major Award for Community Service. Nicole Luczak, Jennifer Vannette, and Jack and Janet Nash were recognized during the 17th Annual Great Lakes Bay Region Martin...
MLK Regional Celebration Highlights Student Service and Community Leadership
Saginaw Community Foundation joined regional partners on Jan. 22 at Saginaw Valley State University for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Celebration – an evening dedicated to honoring student leadership, service, and community impact across the Great...
Rx Kids Launches in Saginaw County
As of Jan. 12, pregnant residents of the City of Saginaw, Bridgeport Township, and Buena Vista Township can apply for Rx Kids, a maternal and infant support program providing direct financial assistance during pregnancy and early infancy. Eligible participants will...
Springing Into Action
From the President & CEO Even though Punxsutawney Phil predicted six more weeks of winter, the Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) team has already sprung into action. The year is off to a strong start with several exciting accomplishments and initiatives underway....
SCF Welcomes New Program Associate
We are happy to announce the addition of Katey LaPratt to the staff here at Saginaw Community Foundation as Program Associate. In her role, she will support our competitive grants and scholarship programs. Katey received a bachelor’s degree in history from Saginaw...
Saginaw Community Foundation Receives $150,000 Grant to Address Food Insecurity in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Saginaw Community Foundation has received a $150,000 grant from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund through its Food Security Rapid Response Initiative to help address rising food insecurity in the region. The funding was awarded in response to increased demand for...
$40,000 Grant Opportunity: SCF now accepting Community Improvement Initiative Grant Applications
Saginaw Community Foundation is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors’ Community Improvement Initiative (CII) Grant. Applications are due by May 1, 2026. Up to $40,000 will be awarded to a single project in July 2026. The project must be completed by...