Our Vision & Mission
To meet our vision of a thriving community, we connect the needs of the community with resources to collaboratively improve quality of life in the Keweenaw.
UPDATES
spring 2024 grants and scholarship applications
The applications will be available from February 1 - March 16, 2024.
Grant Information - $13,000 is available for projects and programs affecting youth in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties.
Scholarship Information - Over $40,000 is available for local students.
2024 WEBSITE updates
We are in the process of making website and donation portal updates for 2024. Please note that you may experience unavailable pages or slower loading during this time. Connect with KCF with questions. We appreciate your patience and understanding!
Thank you to all who applied for fall 2023 grants!
The Keweenaw Community Foundation will be granting $69,000 this fall for eligible organizations in our communities! Applications closed on October 20, 2023. More details. Fall 2023 Grants blog.
OUR IMPACT
110
ACTIVE FUNDS
From designated endowments, donor advised, scholarships, field of interest, and special initiatives, our funds span a wide range of activities and areas of focus in the local community.
30
Years Serving THE COMMUNITY
Since 1994 the Foundation has served thousands of individuals and hundreds of organizations throughout Houghton and Keweenaw counties.
10.7
MILLION DOLLARS MANAGED
Significant assets equal significant community support. Our network of professional advisors and fund managers assist us in growing grantable amounts each year, quarter by quarter.
KCF NEWS
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What People are Saying
Thank you Keweenaw Community Foundation for your efforts in helping improve outdoor recreation in the Keweenaw. As the Township continues to expand its network of trails and outdoor recreational offerings,
we look forward to working with you again in the coming years.
Rich Probst, Jr.
Supervisor, Eagle Harbor Township
The Keweenaw Community Foundation has made it possible to provide tangible energy savings to an often-overlooked sector—the 501c3 community, which will enable them to allocate more resources for their individual core missions. In addition to that, we've been able to bring knowledgeable energy experts to the area to help residents better comprehend our shared energy landscape.
Melissa Davis
Director, New Power Tour Inc. and KCF Energy Initiative Fund partner
Great trails don't happen by accident. For well over two decades volunteers from our community have come together to build and maintain exciting non-motorized trails for everyone to enjoy. What started as a fun hobby for a few local pioneers now attracts tens of thousands of people to the Keweenaw, helping to support our economy and boosting quality of life for those who live and work here. We are proud to have some of the best mountain bike trails in the Midwest and appreciate the support that our community has provided over the years to keep the dream alive. Ride on!
Nathan Miller
Copper Harbor Trails Club Executive Director
Connect with us
Make your contribution today
Keweenaw Community Foundation’s purpose is to support a thriving community through collaboratively matching community needs with resources to improve quality of life.
On the “Donate - Give Now” page below, please indicate your donation. You may explore the full list of funds or search for a specific fund by name. Include any additional notes, add the donation to your cart, and check out when you are finished making donation selections. Thank you for your contribution!
The Keweenaw Community Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Non-profit Tax ID / EIN 38-3223079. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent any limitations on deductibility to the particular taxpayer.
Prefer to donate by check?
Please make checks out to “Keweenaw Community Foundation” - if you wish to designate a specific fund, please write the name of the fund in the memo line, or enclose a note.
Mail to:
Keweenaw Community Foundation
PO Box 265
Hancock, MI 49930
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Establish a Fund
Let us help you reach your philanthropic goals. Learn about the benefits of giving and how your goals align with community need.
Support a Fund
There are a number of funds doing amazing work in the community. Learn more about what they do and how to support them.
GIFT PLANNING
Want to leave a legacy that grows into the future? Learn about wills and estate planning on our special Gift Planning website.
