FACF: Amazing X Charitable Trust Grants

FACF: Amazing X Charitable Trust Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Fremont Area Community Foundation (MI)
Last Updated: May 30, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

Supporting healthy, fulfilling lives for all our neighbors. The Community Foundation is home to two supporting organizations. Both have missions to make life better for specific groups in our county. 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. Amazing X Charitable Trust The Amazing X Charitable Trust exists to support residents of varying abilities and address general charitable needs in our community. It was established in 1978 by members of the Gerber family. 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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

What is Not Typically Funded:Grants to individuals Purchase of property Sponsorships for one-time or special events Existing obligations Religious programming requiring religious affiliation and/or religious instruction Projects that begin prior to award notification