James C. Kingsley Youth Fund Grant

James C. Kingsley Youth Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Albion Community Foundation
Amount: Approximately US $10,000
Last Updated: March 29, 2026

Summary

The James C. Kingsley Youth Fund, part of the Albion Community Foundation, honors the legacy of a dedicated community leader. This fund aims to support local youth development initiatives in Albion, ensuring that young residents have access to resources and opportunities. With a focus on community improvement and cultural heritage, the fund seeks applications from eligible nonprofit organizations in the greater Albion area. Through this initiative, the Foundation continues its mission to enhance the quality of life for all.

Overview

Albion Community Foundation Mission The Albion Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community foundation. Our mission is to strengthen the greater Albion area by cultivating community assets to enhance our quality of life. Over the years, our mission has evolved to include three central tenets: community improvement, cultural heritage, and youth development. To advance these priorities, we maintain an endowment comprised of over 60 funds that distribute grants with the purpose of serving specific needs in the community. Since our founding, we have granted over $3.7 million to charitable causes in our community, not including the $3.7 million restoration of the Historic Bohm Theatre. James C. Kingsley Youth Fund The purpose of the fund is to celebrate the life of James C. Kingsley, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and the longest serving judge on the Calhoun County, Michigan Circuit Court bench. As a result of Jim’s lifelong commitment to justice and community service, and his love of Albion, this fund is established to meet local youth needs and encourage youth development in the community of Albion and its surrounds.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Any nonprofit public charity, as defined by sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code, located within the greater Albion area or directly serving residents of the greater Albion area is eligible to apply for funding.Faith institutions, public entities, and schools directly serving the greater Albion community are also eligible for specific projects subject to restrictions. If you are applying from one of these institutions, please call to discuss your project prior to applying.Applicants must be in good standing on all previous grants from the Foundation.

Ineligibility

Grant funds cannot support the following:Activities conducted outside the greater Albion area, unless directly serving residents from the greater Albion areaSchool teacher salaries, in-service, release time or school administrative costsExisting deficits, licensing fees, fines, penalties, interest or litigationFundraising or allocations to endowment or other restricted fundsFunds which the applicant would re-grant to other organizationsCash prizes, contributions, donationsReligious activities, including bible study, vacation bible camps, etc.