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McIntyre Family Scholarship

Copper Shores Community

Funding Amount

$2,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

McIntyre Family Scholarship

Funder: Portage Health Foundation (operating as Copper Shores Community) - funded by Kip and Trisha McIntyre

Award Amount: $2,000 per award

Number of Awards: Two scholarships per year

Geographic Scope: Ontonagon Area High School graduates

Eligibility:

  • Graduates of Ontonagon Area High School

  • Must be intending to enroll in a certificate program or associate degree in skilled trades or career technical education

  • Focus areas include heavy equipment mechanics, electricians, carpenters, and other hands-on trades
  • Purpose: To provide educational support for students pursuing skilled trades and career technical education, helping them stay in the region

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: (906) 523-5920

  • Email: info@coppershores.org

  • Website: phfgive.org/scholarships

  • Address: 400 Quincy Street, 5th Floor, Hancock, MI 49930
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Applications are being accepted. Download the 2022 McIntyre Family Scholarship application form for detailed instructions. Further information available at phfgive.org/scholarships

    What Copper Shores Community actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    39
    Total given
    $1.75M
    Median grant
    $26K
    Range
    $5,243–$300K
    • By dollars: Michigan 99%, Illinois 1%. Top recipient cities: Hancock, MI; Houghton, MI; Calumet, MI.
    • 6% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 28% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Michigan Tech University · Houghton, MI

      Nurse program launch

      $240K

    • Little Brothers Friends of the Elde · Hancock, MI

      Community support

      $144K

    • 31 Backpacks · Houghton, MI

      Food, general

      $57K

    • Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter · Ontonagon, MI

      Family support

      $54K

    • Copper Harbor Trails Club · Copper Harbor, MI

      Recreational support

      $50K

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

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    educationworkforce-development

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