Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Eligible organizations

  • What We Fund:The Community Foundation places special emphasis on issues and projects that are poised to transform the quality of life for Newaygo County residents.
  • Units of government.

Geography

  • In Newaygo County
  • Located in Newaygo County or directly serve the people of Newaygo County

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: The foundation emphasizes transformative initiatives while excluding funding for individuals, property purchases, and religious programs.
  • Not eligible: What is Not Typically Funded:Grants to individuals
  • Not eligible: Purchase of property
  • Not eligible: Sponsorships for one-time or special events
  • Not eligible: Existing obligations
  • Not eligible: Religious programming requiring religious affiliation and/or religious instruction
  • Not eligible: Projects that begin prior to award notification

Overview

The Amazing X Charitable Trust, established in 1978, aims to enhance the lives of residents with varying abilities and address charitable needs in Newaygo County. The trust seeks innovative and collaborative projects that create significant, measurable impacts. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government units, and educational institutions serving the area. The foundation emphasizes transformative initiatives while excluding funding for individuals, property purchases, and religious programs.

The Community Foundation is home to two supporting organizations. Through their relationships with us, each qualifies as a public charity, has its own board, and recommends or awards grants based on its specific mission.
The Amazing X Charitable Trust exists to support residents of varying abilities and address general charitable needs in our community.
Grant requests are accepted for projects or programs that:

  • Serve people of varying abilitiesAddress general charitable needsAre innovative, collaborative, and have a significant, measurable impact

Eligibility

What We Fund:The Community Foundation places special emphasis on issues and projects that are poised to transform the quality of life for Newaygo County residents. Who Can Apply:501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizationsUnits of governmentEducational institutions (preschool through college)Organizations that are located in Newaygo County or directly serve the people of Newaygo County.

Ineligibility

Existing obligations
Religious programming requiring religious affiliation and/or religious instruction

What Fremont Area Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
137
Total given
$8.78M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,000–$1.46M
  • By dollars: Michigan 98%, Virginia 2%. Top recipient cities: Fremont, MI; Newaygo, MI; Big Rapids, MI.
  • 28% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 19% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Truenorth Community Services · Fremont, MI

    Hunger Prevention; Operating and Program Support; TrueMentors; Camp Newaygo; Housing…

    $1.46M

  • Newaygo County Regional Educational Service Agency · Fremont, MI

    Parents as Teachers; Library Fiber Project; Summer ASD; Summer Internship; College for…

    $1.04M

  • Arts Center for Newaygo County · Fremont, MI

    Operating and Program Support; Software Systems; Grand Rapids Ballet

    $459K

  • Fremont Public Schools · Fremont, MI

    Life Skills Room Renovation; Basketball & Cross Country Support; ASP; Student Trips;…

    $326K

  • Love in the Name of Christ - Newaygo County · Grant, MI

    Rooms of Refuge Day Center; Poverty to Prosperity Family Assistance; Program Support

    $293K

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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  • Nonprofits
  • Community services

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