The Keweenaw Community Foundation (KCF) is pleased to announce that the Herman Gundlach Donor Advised Fund awarded more than $56,000 to over 30 local nonprofits in 2024, including $35,000 specifically directed to support local food banks. These grants address a range of community needs, from food security and housing to arts, education, and outdoor recreation, reflecting the fund’s commitment to strengthening the Keweenaw.

The following organizations received support from the Herman Gundlach Donor Advised Fund in 2024. You can learn more about these funds on the KCF funds page.

Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter
Bay Cliff Health Camp
BHK Child Development Board, Inc.
Calumet Theatre Company
Copper Country Angel Mission
Copper Country Community Arts Council
Copper Country Habitat for Humanity
Copper Country Humane Society
Copper Country Intermediate School District: Career and Technical Education Program
Copper Country Suzuki Association
Dan Schmitt Gift of Music and Education Fund
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes, Inc.
Keweenaw Community Foundation - Joe Freed Empowerment Fund
Keweenaw Family Resource Center
Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition
Keweenaw Random Acts of Community Kindness
Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Let's Eat Community Meals
Let's Rebuild Community
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly
Omega House, Inc.
Pine Mountain Music Festival, Inc.
Saints Peter and Paul Lutheran Church
Simple Kindness for Youth
Swedetown Trails Club
The Salvation Army Hancock
U.P. Kids

“Winks would never call himself a philanthropist or even a generous man. For him, giving back wasn’t a choice—it was a responsibility rooted in his upbringing and the values instilled by his parents. Whether it was supporting organizations meeting urgent needs like food assistance or championing efforts that address root causes like housing, education, and the environment, he believed in making a difference for ‘the least of our brothers and sisters.’ Winks’ legacy of giving continues through this fund, honoring his vision to support the Keweenaw and adapt to the needs of its communities, now and for future generations.”

— Julie Gundlach, daughter of Herman Gundlach, and one of three advisors of the Herman Gundlach Donor Advised Fund

About the Herman Gundlach Donor Advised Fund
The Herman Gundlach Donor Advised Fund was established to honor the philanthropic legacy of Herman Gundlach, whose lifelong commitment to supporting the Keweenaw region inspires its work today. Donor Advised Funds allow the donor (or representative) to recommend grants to organizations they care about while enabling them to make a lasting impact.

Start Your Legacy
The Keweenaw Community Foundation invites individuals, families, and organizations to establish their own Donor Advised Funds to achieve their charitable goals and make a lasting impact. By partnering with KCF, donors can shape the future of our community while benefiting from professional fund management and grant-making guidance.

For more information on the Herman Gundlach Donor Advised Fund or how to establish a fund at the Keweenaw Community Foundation, visit keweenawgives.org or contact us at (906) 482-9673, or mail@keweenawgives.org.

Herman Gundlach Fund Grants over $56,000 to Local Nonprofits in 2024