Building a Flourishing Community, For All, For Ever

Through grantmaking and partnerships with other local nonprofits, we are dedicated to fulfilling the charitable dreams of our donors and creating a strong, vibrant community for everyone across Saginaw County.

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Founded in 1984, the Saginaw Community Foundation is mission-driven to improve the quality of life in Saginaw County by linking donor interests with the community’s most pressing needs and promising opportunities. The foundation serves four constituencies:
Donors who want to make a difference

Nonprofit organizations that provide services and programs essential in the community

Students who receive our scholarship awards to pursue post-secondary education opportunities

Individual communities within Saginaw County through effective grantmaking and leadership
Donors
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What We Do

Saginaw Community Foundation is a valuable resource. We provide funding, leadership, and support for initiatives that improve the quality of life for all residents across Saginaw County. Our programs facilitate grants and raise funds to support a wide variety of charitable purposes, including education, the arts, human services, health and welfare, and civic improvement – just to name a few. Everything we do is made possible by our generous donors.

One Application. Hundreds of Opportunities.

A single application is all it takes to potentially qualify for any of our 250+ scholarships. Scholarships available for high school seniors, undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional and Career and Technical Education(CTE) students. Our appication opens on Nov. 1, 2025 and are due completed on Feb. 13, 2026.

For good. For ever.

Creating community takes all of us pitching in. When we give back, we’re directly improving our surroundings and helping those in need. Now is the time to make a difference. By supporting SCF, you’ll have a stake in the future of our community.

High-Skill. High-Demand. Vital.

Dreaming of Career and Technical Education training or certification? We’re here to help. We have 95+ scholarship opportunities for Career and Technical Education (CTE) training.

Interested in applying for grant funding?

Learn more about our variety of grant programs, what’s required, and how to apply.

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New Online Donor Portal

Update Your Contact Information to Gain Access Saginaw Community Foundation is excited to announce the launch of our new online Donor/Fund Representative Portal. In...

New Electronic Payment Option Now Available

Saginaw Community Foundation is excited to announce a new more efficient and cost-effective way for organizations to receive grant and other payments. We now offer...

2024 Community Improvement Initiative Grant Recipient: Heart of the City Development Center

h“I have an adult daughter named Ilexis. When she was born, I didn’t know she had a development delay,” said Cherie Long, founder/president, Heart of the City...

SCF Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer

Saginaw Community Foundation announces the addition of Eric R. Rutherford to the staff as its new Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Eric will provide strategic...

Carrollton Education Foundation – Max and Caroline Fisher Memorial Scholarship

Max and Caroline Fisher were long-time residents of Carrollton Township, where they raised four children – Cheryl, Mark, Craig and Michelle – all of whom graduated from...

Batkoski Family Scholarship

This scholarship is established in loving memory of Frank Batkoski, a dedicated and hardworking sheet metal worker, or as he proudly referred to himself, a "tin...

Coach Tim Conley & Coach John Rush Girls Basketball Scholarship

A dream team – a story of two Saginaw Township Community Schools educators who came together over their love for basketball, helping student athletes and their vision...

Ken and Eileen Gross Memorial Scholarship

The Ken and Eileen Gross scholarship was established by close friends John and Martha Mahar with a goal to assist high school graduates who intend to further their...

Martin and Mary Kerr Family Scholarship

Biography to come.Qualifications High school senior graduating from Birch Run High School Minimum 3.0 GPA Pursuing an undergraduate degree or career technical education...

Saginaw Township Police Officers Association Scholarship

  The Saginaw Township Police Officers Association (STPOA) is a nonprofit organization comprising of sworn personnel of the Saginaw Township Police Department. The...

Our Mission

We bring people and resources together to build an equitable community, making a lasting philanthropic impact.

Our Vision

A flourishing community for all, forever.

Our Goals

Equity, Diversity, Inclusiveness, Collaboration, Sustainability, Stewardship, Community engagement in philanthropy

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