$7.2M in expenses

The community foundation makes grants for charitable purposes to various 501(c)(3) and government organizations in the following areas: arts and culture, education, environment, community and economic development, health, human services, recreation, historic preservation, and youth development. All grant recommendations are reviewed and approved by the community foundation's board of directors. Donor advised funds recommended 812 grants to support organizations they value. The unrestricted fund's distribution committee and the youth fund's youth advisory committee recommended 59 grants to organizations serving a significant number of emmet county residents. The advisory committee for field of interest funds, including funds supporting seniors, children, housing or the environment, recommended 83 grants to organizations in corresponding fields. The scholarship committee recommended various scholarship awards of 55 grants to local students who are pursuing education beyond high school. A total of 1,102 grants were awarded from community foundation funds during this time period to improve and enrich life in emmet county.