It Takes Each of Us

For Good. For Ever.

Through grantmaking and partnerships with local nonprofits, we fulfill the charitable wishes of our donors and create a flourishing community for everyone across Saginaw County.

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Access and Opportunity Grant Application Now Open

Four grants of up to $5,000 are available. Apply by October. 31, 2025
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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
Give back today! Your donation will benefit your community now and help support future programs.
Nonprofits
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Advisors
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Corporate Partners
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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.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Scholarship

Attention Bay, Midland and Saginaw County high school seniors: The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Scholarship application is now open. Non-renewable awards up to $1,000 for a college or university degree or Career and Technical Education program are available. Applications are due Oct. 31.

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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SCF receives re-accreditation with National Standards for Community Foundations

Saginaw Community Foundation recently received re-accreditation with the National Standards for Community Foundations – the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic...

2025 Community Awards Presented

Saginaw Community Foundation presented four community awards at our 2025 Annual Celebration held at Saginaw Valley State University on Sept. 8., 2025 Frank N. Andersen...

2025 Community Improvement Initiative Grant Recipient: HELP CVI

This past summer, Saginaw high school students had the chance to look at their futures from a whole new perspective – literally. Thanks to a $40,000 Community...

JustJane Art Scholarship Fund for Women

Truly unique humans like Jane Marie Ewing do not populate the universe very often, and the JustJane Art Scholarship for Women was created to honor her remarkable...

We’re Hiring: Maintenance Technician

Part-time position:Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. On-call times required:Tues. and Thurs.: all dayMon., Wed., and Fri.: after 12 p.m.Weekends What we are looking...

2025 Annual Celebration: $40K Grant Announcement and Community Awards Presented

This past Monday evening, Sept. 8, Saginaw Community Foundation hosted its 2025 Annual Celebration at Saginaw Valley State University. We gathered together to share how...

Scholarship Spotlight: Aleya’s Path to Radiology

When Aleya received the call letting her know she had been awarded the Gene & Shirley Nuckolls Scholarship from the Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF), she was on...

Saginaw Community Foundation Receives National Recognition

Saginaw Community Foundation recently received re-accreditation with the National Standards for Community Foundations – the nation’s highest standard for philanthropic...

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...

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 Values

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

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