NEWS & BLOG
Tax-Free Charitable Transfers from IRAs
Millions of Americans continue to save pre-tax dollars in their IRAs. The law allows taxpayers 70½ and older to share their wealth by giving retirement savings directly to charity—and bypassing income tax. This law is important to local charities operating as agents...
2021 Community Improvement Initiative Grant Recipient: The NEIGHB
When news began to spread that closure was imminent for a longtime community anchor, The Neighborhood House Community Center also known as Samaritas, a local grassroots group of inspired individuals joined together to purchase, preserve, and restore the center. ...
Shirley Thurlow Memorial Nursing Scholarship
Shirley J. Thurlow was born in Flint at the beginning of The Great Depression, and her family later moved to Saginaw, as poor as church mice. The first decade of her life was especially tough, but like most folks they learned to be resourceful and make the best of...
Gregory Keith Jones Memorial Scholarship
“When your hero dies, everything he stood for does not end. Everything he stood for must continue.”-Terri Irwin, widow of Steve Irwin, A.K.A. The Crocodile Hunter The Gregory Keith Jones Memorial Scholarship was established in remembrance of the creative energy,...
Emily Marie Hahn Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is established in memory of Emily Marie Hahn, who died at age 28 in 2012 from glioblastoma. Emily graduated in 2002 from Heritage High School where she was active in Color Guard, Choir, and Theater. She was selected for the State Honors Choir every...
Saginaw Community Foundation grants $390,093.96 during 1st quarter of 2021
Between Jan. 1 – Apr. 8, 2021, Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) granted $390,093.96 supporting 32 programs and projects via its designated, donor advised and competitive grant processes. Continue reading for a listing of grant recipients. Organizations interested...
Important Information Regarding Donations to Saginaw Community Foundation via Check
With over 580 unique funds each with their own area of impact, there are a variety of ways you can match your giving area of interest with your philanthropic goals and give back to your community with a gift to Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF). Gifts of cash,...
Grant program marks ten years of impact
Tracing its roots back to 2012, the Board of Directors’ Community Improvement Initiative (CII) Grant from Saginaw Community Foundation has helped support ten community projects with a total financial impact of $265,000. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the...
Regional Census efforts will lead to stronger communities
Great Lakes Bay Region top area in Michigan for 2020 Census engagement rate Back in 2018, Foundations across Michigan were encouraged by the Michigan Nonprofit Association to work closely with community organizations and partners to promote and educate the...
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As a leader in the community, and as an organization motivated by relationships and partnerships, the Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF) must represent the diversity of the community it serves, provide equitable grant opportunities to support broad community needs,...