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PHF Health Career Scholarship

Copper Shores Community

Foundation Annual Healthcare Grants

Funding Amount

$1,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

PHF Health Career Scholarship

Funder: Portage Health Foundation (operating as Copper Shores Community)

Award Amount: $1,000

Geographic Scope: All public high schools in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, and Ontonagon counties, Michigan

Eligibility:

  • High school graduates from public schools in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, or Ontonagon counties

  • Focus on healthcare careers

  • One scholarship available per area public high school
  • 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 and 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

    healthcare

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