News from MICF

MICF welcomes new staff member, Sara Hancock

The Island might be winding down for the winter, but there’s plenty of excitement at the Mackinac Island Community Foundation. Formerly a staff of two, the organization is expanding operations with the addition of a new Administrative Assistant, Sara Hancock. She...
MICF Announces Fall 2024 Grant Awards

MICF Announces Fall 2024 Grant Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, December 6, 2024 Mackinac Island Community Foundation trustees and staff are pleased to announce recent grant decisions totaling $119,855 supporting projects and programs on Mackinac Island. The organization’s grant decisions are guided...

MICF welcomes new Board Member Marta Olson

MICF welcomes new Board Member Marta Olson

This July, the Mackinac Island Community Foundation celebrated the election of a new member to its Board of Trustees. Marta Olson was officially appointed to the Board at the foundation’s meeting on July 9, 2024. She joins the organization during the celebration of...

MICF Announces 2024 Spring Grant Awards

MICF Announces 2024 Spring Grant Awards

Mackinac Island Community Foundation trustees and staff are pleased to announce recent grant decisions totaling $140,899 supporting projects and programs on Mackinac Island. “This support allows our island and local organizations to address pressing...

MICF Announces 2023 Fall Grant Awards

MICF Announces 2023 Fall Grant Awards

 Mackinac Island Community Foundation trustees and staff are pleased to announce recent grant decisions totaling $98,048 supporting projects and programs on Mackinac Island.  Below is a brief summary of each award. “With the incredible support of our donors, the...

MICF welcomes new Board Member Phil Porter

MICF welcomes new Board Member Phil Porter

This August, the Mackinac Island Community Foundation celebrated the election of a new member to its Board of Trustees. Former Mackinac State Historic Parks Director and current Wawashkamo Golf Club Historian, Phil Porter, was...

MICF Continues Partnership with Grand Hotel in New Office Move

MICF Continues Partnership with Grand Hotel in New Office Move

Since 1999, the office of the Mackinac Island Community Foundation has been housed in the Grand Hotel’s Twilight Inn at 1301 Hoban Street. Now, the Foundation is pleased to announce its move to another Grand Hotel property: in the lower level of the multi-unit...