NEWS & BLOG
National Philanthropy Day 2014
On November 10, 2014, the Mid-Michigan Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals honored local individuals, foundations and businesses by presenting awards as part of National Philanthropy Day. National Philanthropy Day is a special day set aside...
Thomas Burkhart Scholarships
Thomas (Tom) D. Burkhart was born in Gladwin, Michigan, son of the late Gwen and Orval Burkhart. He attended Gladwin High School, Central Michigan University and University of Detroit Law School. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar as an attorney on July 10, 1979 and...
Saginaw Community Foundation grants $138,907 to support programs across region
Saginaw, Mich. – The Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $138,907 in the third quarter to support 20 programs and projects in the Great Lakes Bay Region via its administrative and competitive grant processes. “We strive to grant funds to support programs...
Saginaw Community Foundation Announces Largest Single Gift Received in its 30-Year History
Saginaw Community Foundation is pleased to announce the acquisition of the largest single donation received in its 30-year history. A portion of the estate of the late Carl H., Jr. and Sandra Werth – an amount approaching nearly $7 million – will be used to establish...
Brandon Walker “BW” Memorial Scholarships – Athletic Scholarship
Brandon Walker was a member of Swan Valley High School Class of 2011. After graduating from high school, Brandon planned to attend Ferris State University to study criminal justice. He had secured a part-time position with the Ferris State University Police and was...
Brandon Walker “BW” Memorial Scholarships – Ferris State University Scholarship
Brandon Walker was a member of Swan Valley High School Class of 2011. After graduating from high school, Brandon planned to attend Ferris State University to study criminal justice. He had secured a part-time position with the Ferris State University Police and was...
Tom Krzyzaniak Teaching Scholarship
The Tom Krzyzaniak Teaching Scholarship Fund was established in 2014 by his wife Barbara and children Kristyn and Todd. Tom graduated in 1966 from Bay City Central High School. After high school he attended Western Michigan University and received a bachelor’s degree...
Tom Krzyzaniak Business Scholarship
The Tom Krzyzaniak Business Scholarship Fund was established in 2014 by his wife Barbara and children Kristyn and Todd. Tom graduated in 1966 from Bay City Central High School. After high school he attended Western Michigan University and received a bachelor’s degree...
Respect and pride on the East Side
Located on Saginaw’s east side is a sports and fitness park that is a true “gem.” Established by New Life Ministries outreach program Mission in the City in 2011, the park, filling a city block at N. 6th and N....
Gain a higher return on your company’s charitable investments
Opening a Donor Advised Fund allows your company to make a gift to Saginaw Community Foundation, and remain...