The Joe B. Sullivan Memorial Fund meets ongoing or special needs on Mackinac Island. Grants from this unrestricted fund are varied and include support for programs in areas such as community enrichment, historic preservation, health and wellness and youth recreation.

With the mandate to promote and preserve the unique equine animal culture and its history on Mackinac Island, Mackinac Horsemen’s Association (MHA) has erected the Mackinac Community Equestrian Center (MCEC) on Mackinac Island for housing horses and providing equestrian education and training. The MHA believes that a key component in preserving the horse culture in the future is to develop an interest and love of horses in young members of our community. The MHA appreciates all donations in support of this project.

The Mackinac Island Medical Center Fund was established to provide a permanent stream of support for the Medical Center. Income from this designated fund will return to the Medical Center providing an ongoing source of funding for this important institution.

The Mackinac Island Public Library Fund was established by Grand Hotel to provide a permanent stream of support for the library. Income from this designated fund will return to the Library to provide an ongoing source of funding to protect and preserve this important institution.

The Mackinac Island Recreational Development (MIRD) Fund was established to provide funding for MIRD’s important recreational activities on Mackinac Island. Grants from the fund will support MIRD’s operations and its programs including the Mackinac Island Ski Club, Great Turtle Park, and the Mackinac Island Horseman’s Association.

The Mackinac Marine Rescue Team is made up of volunteer personnel serving the Mackinac Island area that specialize in Marine Rescue operations. This fund was established to assist their operations.

The mission of Mackinac State Historic Parks (MSHP) is to protect, preserve and present Mackinac’s rich historic and natural resources to provide outstanding educational and recreational experiences for the public. Donors to our Community Foundation Fund are making possible a permanent endowment, something that public parks and museums typically do not have within their own structure.

This fund was created in honor of Naomi and Norm Sackfield, long-time Grand Hotel employees, to support the operations and collections of the Mackinac Island Public Library. Income from this designated fund will return to the Library to provide an ongoing source of funding to protect and preserve this important institution.

This fund was created in 2006 to provide a perpetual stream of support for Ste. Anne Catholic Church and its various programs. For more information about Ste. Anne Church, please visit www.steannechurch.org.

The Trinity Episcopal Church Fund was established to benefit the Trinity Episcopal Church. Income from this designated fund will return to the Church to provide an ongoing source of funding to protect and preserve this historic landmark institution.

The Wawashkamo Fund was designated to support the efforts of the Wawashkamo Restoration and Preservation Organization to preserve historic Wawashkamo’s golf links. View the Wawashkamo Golf Club website.

Established by Eugene and Marian Petersen in 1998 in memory of Dr. Petersen’s grandfather, Martin Petersen, this fund celebrates the value of the history and archaeology of Mackinac Island and the Straits area. The purpose is to encourage historical writing with special emphasis on the straits region.

To improve the lives of disadvantaged residents and animals in the Mackinac Island community.

The Music Fund was created by the Mackinac Island Music Festival in 1996 when that group disbanded. Income from this fund will continue to promote cultural programs and facilities on Mackinac Island for generations to come.

Mackinac Island cottager Kitty Hannabass, through a contribution to the Community Foundation, created a special fund in memory of her husband, Hayden, which will provide a never-ending source of funding for projects to preserve Mackinac Island’s natural resources.

This fund, named in honor of Olivia Chambers of Mackinac Island, was established to assist victims of chronic illness. Olivia, daughter of Mark and Jody Chambers, was born January 3, 1997. Since birth, she had suffered a neuromuscular disorder that limited her movement and prevented speech. Olivia passed away on January 10, 2008.

The fund, established on the anniversary of Debra and Sandra Orr’s mother’s birthday and in memory of their parents, will promote and provide for preventive medical care of animals on Mackinac Island, including immunizations, for emergency care of lost and stray animals, and for the general health and welfare of animals.

The Pompa Fund for Preservation of Historic Structures was established in recognition of their love of Mackinac Island, its history and architecture, and its unique value in their lives and the lives of all Michigan residents. Grants from the fund will support restoration and long term preservation of historic structures on Mackinac.

Upon the death of Wesley H. Maurer, Sr., the family established a fund within the Mackinac Island Community Foundation to honor his memory. Uses include the purchase of rare books for the library, preserving historic photographs, maps, or books, or providing safe storage facilities.

Mackinac Island Carriage Tours is owned and operated by the Chambers family. The company and the family are deeply involved on Mackinac. In 1998, Mackinac Island Carriage Tours began the Fund for the Preservation of Horse Tradition and has continued its support of the fund with annual gifts. Grants from this fund promote the horse culture on Mackinac. Past grants include riding scholarships and instructional clinics.

The Rehabilitation Fund was established by Island residents, Doug and Carol Rearick, to assist Island residents and workers in need of rehabilitation for alcohol or drug addiction.

An endowment fund established by Patricia Eckenstahler of the Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Society to support the maintenance and preservation of the Round Island Lighthouse and its oil house, privy, and protective water edge riprap.

For those times when life throws us a curve, the Rainy Day Fund may help. Created with a gift by Jeanie and John Shufelt in 1999, with an endowed version created in 2006, the Rainy Day Fund helps people of the Island face unexpected emergencies, natural disasters and serious illness.

This fund provides dental assistance to Mackinac Island youth and assistance for emergency dental services to qualified Island residents.

Grants from this fund will be used to help create affordable home ownership opportunities for those working as first responders on Mackinac Island.

Michael Straus of the Annex started a fund named in honor of his grandfather and long-time Mackinac Island cottager, Wilfred Puttkammer. The fund will support efforts to preserve the natural and historic resources, scenic vistas, and water and shoreline features of the Island.

This fund was established by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation to promote philanthropy and community participation among the youth of Mackinac Island. Our Youth Advisory Committee identifies community needs and contributes toward solutions. They also recommend grant distributions from this fund. Community service is a very important part of the Michigan Community Foundations’ Youth Project because young people are a vital resource to the community. It is a YAC priority and they regularly coordinate service projects.

The Joanne Zwolinski, Alice and Alan Sawyer Friends of Animals Fund will use its grant distributions to meet two goals. First, the fund shall be used to promote the health and well-being of Island animals. The other intent is to provide education on the proper care and treatment of animals for Island school children and the Island community at large.

This fund, started in November 2008 by Richard and Jane Manoogian, will be used to supplement the scholarship grants given to Island students. Richard and Jane continue to graciously support higher education for the youth of our island.

This scholarship fund was established in the memory of Mark Gallagher, a young Island resident who dreamed of serving his community as a police officer. The scholarship is awarded each year to a student who wishes to pursue a career in law enforcement, criminal justice, or another type of service to the Mackinac Island community.

Donated to the Foundation by the Mackinac Island Board of Education, this is one of the first scholarship funds established for Mackinac Island students. Margaret and Wesley Maurer, Sr. were co-publishers of The Mackinac Island Town Crier and The St. Ignace News and were valued members of the Island community for many years.

The purpose of the Fund is to provide financial support for Mackinac Island students, with a preference for those who identify as female, to support the cost of post-secondary education or career training in the form of “qualified scholarship” awards.

This Donor-advised Fund was established by Susan Allen to honor her father, Judge Glenn S. Allen, in recognition of his love of sunsets, tennis, politics, the arts, preservation, church, democracy, and morning newspapers.

This fund was created in 2001 by an anonymous donor. Grants from this advised, unendowed fund help the Island where there is a great need.

The Mackinac Conservancy fund, created in the fall of 2005, affords Island landowners opportunities to protect the scenic, natural and historic value of their property. For example, private land near British Landing has been protected through the use of conservation easements. The Conservancy, a project of Little Traverse Conservancy, also works in cooperation with local and state government to protect important land, scenic features and natural areas on Mackinac Island.

This Fund is established to encourage the study of women in history on Mackinac with a special emphasis on all women of history.

Sandra and Debra have a profound love for Mackinac Island and the community therein. They wish to advance, enhance or enlighten any humanitarian, faith, tradition or community effort. They also wish to support economic solutions serving the Island and the greater Mackinac Straits Area.

This donor advised fund was created in 2004 by the Mike and Wendy Young family to benefit the people of Mackinac Island.

Mackinac Island has been our family’s happy place for a long time. It’s where we explore nature and celebrate life with family and friends. Grants from our unrestricted fund will help other families create lasting Mackinac memories by enriching the island’s environment, arts, recreation and overall quality of life for visitors and residents alike.