Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • In Montcalm County

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Recommendations from the FEMA Local Food and Emergency Shelter Board (or other reputable organizations such as EightCAP) will be used to help determine who qualifies and needs help the most.

Overview

The CMCF: Penny’s Way, Food & Clothing Funds' Grant supports 501(c)(3) organizations providing food and clothing to those in need in Montcalm County. Established through a matching grant challenge in 2007, the fund honors Penny Thomsen, a compassionate community member.

Note : Applications are accepted throughout the year.Mission
The Central Montcalm Community Foundation mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Central Montcalm area through grants funded by the annual earnings generated from the gifts, bequests and estates contributed as endowments. With the annual earnings from these permanent endowments, many agencies, institutions and charitable organizations have and will be able to support programs for the long term benefit of Central Montcalm residents.
Central Montcalm Community Foundation Funding Sources
The annual earnings generated from each permanent endowed fund is used yearly to support the specific intent of each of these funds. The principal from each of these funds is never utilized even as it grows – “it lives forever”. Only the annual earnings generated is used. Funding to help meet these needs is generated by fund raising events (e.g., Golf Annual Outing, Big Bash) and other contributions designated for that specific purpose (e.g., Chemical Bank fund).
Tom and Cathy Mall initiated a matching grant challenge in 2007 of up to $50,000 to establish this fund. The challenge was met and the Fund’s purpose is to provide financial assistance to 501(c)(3) organizations that distribute food and clothing to those in need within the borders of Montcalm County. The endowment was named in memory of Penny Thomsen, a Central Montcalm employee who demonstrated great compassion for the children in the area.

Eligibility

The fund’s purpose is to provide financial assistance to 501(c)(3) organizations that distribute food and clothing to those in need within the borders of Montcalm CountyRecommendations from the FEMA Local Food and Emergency Shelter Board (or other reputable organizations such as EightCAP) will be used to help determine who qualifies and needs help the most.

What Central Montcalm Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
2
Total given
$130K
Median grant
$65K
Range
$7,000–$123K
  • By dollars: Michigan 5%. Top recipient cities: Sidney, MI.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Food
  • Foundation

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