Charlevoix County Community Foundation
The Charlevoix County Community Foundation (C3F) is a public charity and community foundation based in East Jordan, Michigan. Established in 1992, the organization serves as a grassroots charitable institution composed of various funds established by local donors. The foundation operates as a permanent endowment designed to generate income and enhance the quality of life in Charlevoix County for current and future generations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$64.5M
+9.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
+69.3% YoY
Grant Count
88
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+53.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: To be the trustworthy resource for philanthropy by building permanent endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking, and providing leadership resources to serve the community. For good. For ever.
Core Values: The foundation commits to acting ethically in every relationship, supporting and preserving donor intent across generations, meeting or exceeding expectations in all endeavors, honoring the dignity and worth of all people, and acting as a catalyst and collaborator to build a better tomorrow.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts & Culture
- Housing Solutions
- Youth Needs
- Urgent Needs (food, shelter, safety, healthcare, mental health services, utility assistance, transportation)
- Environment and Land Use
- Community Priorities
Grantmaking
Notable 2024 grants include:
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,178 to $506,280.
Review Cycle
- Environment and Land Use Grants
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves Charlevoix County, Michigan, though grantmaking also extends to Minnesota and Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets (2024): $64,505,812
- Total Revenues (2024): $5,262,453
- Total Expenses (2024): $4,756,583
- Employees: 7
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $64,505,812 | $59,152,567 | $52,092,908 |
| Revenue | $5,262,453 | $5,159,500 | $8,721,781 |
| Expenses | $4,756,583 | $3,255,853 | $3,357,576 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,376,918 | $2,815,214 | $5,888,860 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Arts & Culture Grant
Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
C3F: Community Priorities Cycle
Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
C3F: Environment and Land Use Grants
Charlevoix County Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Ashley Cousens — Community Grantmaking
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Ward | President | 40 | $111,811 |
| Keith Carey | Chair | 2 | — |
| Dean Solomon | Vice-Chair | 2 | — |
| Bill Lorne | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Boyer | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Monica Peck | Past Chair | 2 | — |
| Carol Timmer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jeff Crouse | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Erika Van Dam | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Pam Grassmick | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Angie Nachazel | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jim Lentz | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Cindy Grice | Trustee | 1 | — |
| John McLeod | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Tom Teske | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anna Young | Trustee | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation announced grant recipients in March 2024 and awarded $247,000 in grants during the fall 2025 cycle. The organization has been actively promoting its various grant programs, including the Urgent Needs Grant, Mini Grants Program, and Arts & Culture Grant for 2026.
Local groups invited to seek Hestia grant funding for projectsContact Information
Address: 301 Water Street, P.O. Box 718, East Jordan, MI 49727
Phone: 231-536-2440
Email: info@c3f.org
Website: www.c3f.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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