Founders Fund – Established in 1998 to provide unrestricted grant opportunities to organizations within Tuscola County.

William & Ruth Janks Fund – Established in 1998 to support charitable activities in Tuscola County with preference given to activities benefiting the residents of the Caro area.

Tuscola County Memorial Fund – Established in 2022 as a means for donors to give a memorial gift in honor of a loved one, and be recognized in the Annual Report.

Albertine and Alfred Burns Family Fund – Established in 2022 as a means for the family to support charitable causes (primarily Millington area) as yet to be determined.

Bender Foundation Fund – Reese Established in 2010 to support charitable and educational needs.

Dr. Ed & Dorothy Scollon Family Foundation Fund – Cass City (Cass City Area) Established in 2006 to support recreational, educational, cultural and health endeavors for youth and elders in Tuscola County with preference given to the greater Cass City area.

Impact Hope Foundation Fund – Tuscola County Established in 2008 by a Tuscola County family to support charitable projects of Michigan and specific worldwide human services projects.

Noble Family Fund – Established in 2021 as a means for the family to support charitable causes as yet to be determinted.

James Plain Sports Foundation Fund – Mayville Established in 2007 to provide assistance with athletic and recreational programs for youth and/or organizations promoting youth activities emphasizing athletic and recreational programs.

Ransford-Baird Family Fund – Established in 2000 to support charitable gifting throughout the state of Michigan.

William & Joanne Kaiser Fund – Established in 2008 as a donor advised fund for Tuscola County, emphasis in Millington area.

Dale & Patricia Wingert Fund – Established in 1999 to support charitable causes TBD as well as Aaron and Dale Wingert Memorial Scholarships.

Zimmer Family Foundation Fund – Reese (Reese Area) Established in 2006 to support charitable activities within the Reese community.

Anne S. Laethem Fund – Caro Establised in 2007 to aid and assist with the preservation and restoration of historical buildings in Tuscola County.

Caro Rotary Community Fund – Caro Established in 2007 to support and aid projects and activities of the Caro area which will help improve the quality of life for residents within the greater Caro area.

Claude & Etta Andrews Fund – Established in 1998 to support activities benefiting children of Tuscola County.

Don List Fund for Special Needs Children – Established in 2004 to provide for special needs children including, but not limited to, those with social, emotional, mental and physical disabilities.

Future Youth Involvement Fund – Youth Advisory Com. Fund– Established in 1998 to support youth oriented activities within Tuscola County as determined via locally developed needs assessment.

Healthy Youth/Healthy Seniors Fund – Established in 2000 to support programs serving Youth and/or Seniors in Tuscola County.

Kiwanis Club of Caro Area Fund – Established in 2005 to support charitable activities in Tuscola County with preference given to activities benefiting residents of the Caro area.

Thumb Area Center for the Arts – Established in 2022 to support visual, performing and literary arts education and programs within the geographical boundaries of Tuscola County, Michigan.

Jerry W. Zuercher Endowment Fund for Musical Arts – Established in 2008 to support the musical arts programs of the Caro Community Schools.

Administrative Fund – Established in 2011 to provide support to TCCF with annual operational activities

Reginald & Lucille Ashmun Fund for Caro District Library Children – Established in 2021 to support Caro District Library Children Area

Reginald & Lucille Ashmun Fund for Caro Schools Environmental Science and Fine Arts – Established in 2021 to support Caro Schools Env. Science & Fine Arts programs

Biddinger Family Foundation – Established is 2016 as a designated fund for Caro & Cass City areas to support educational and charitable needs.

Carl Fritz Cancer Transportation Fund – Established in 2009 to assist families with transportation assistance

Caro Area District Library Fund – Established in 2007 as an agency fund to support programs provided by the Caro Area District Library.

Caro Education Fund – Established in 2000 as an agency fund to support programs provided by the Caro Community Schools.

Cass City Boosters Fund – Established in 1999 to support projects and programs of the Cass City Public Schools.

Cass City H.O.P.E. Fund – Established in 2008 to assist families of the Cass City community with costs associated with the care of children afflicted with cancer.

Connections Human Services – Provide support for programs and activities of the Connections Human Services agency to fill community services gaps.

Greater Millington Area Fund – Established in 2002 to provide support for the betterment of the Millington area as delineated by the area of the Millington School District.

Great Start Tuscola’s Imagination Library Fund – Established in 2011 to provide reading books to pre-school children throughout Tuscola County to promote literacy.

Hills & Dales Healthcare Corp. Fund – Established in 1999 as an agency fund to support the role and mission of Hills & Dales General Hospital.

Homelessness Prevention Fund – Established in 2003 to support projects associated to helping the homeless in Tuscola County.

Ken Moore Memorial Fund – Established in 2018 to provide scholarships to Millington, Vassar, or Mayville High School students and designated charitable causes.

List Family Fund – Primarily support Greater Caro area, and secondarily Tuscola County Established in 2019 to primarily support charitable activities that focus on Human Services, the Environment and the Arts.

Mayville Community Public Schools Fund – Established in 2002 to provide support to the K-12 educational programs or projects (with the exception of band and sports) of the Mayville Community Public Schools.

Millington-Arbela Historical Museum Fund – Established in 2024 to provide support the program and operating expenses of the Millington-Arebela Historical Society. 

Millington Community Center Endowment Fund – Established in 2007 as an agency fund to support programs and projects of the Millington Community Center.

Millington Scout Building Endowment Fund – Established in 2006 to support the Millington Scout Building and to carry out its role and mission as desired by its governing documents.

Neal Sisters Foundation – Established in 2023 to support donor distribution designees related to education.

Alvin ‘Butch’ and Mutzie Ortner Charitable Foundation – Established in 2023 to support donor distribution designees.

Don Petro Fund – Established in 2020 to provide sports equipment for youth, promotion of healthy lifestyle and basic human needs support.

Rawson Foundation Fund – Established in 2008 to provide scholarships and also Cass City community support. 

Reese Public Schools Because We Care Outreach Foundation Fund – Established in 2018 to support Reese student educational and charitable needs

The Fowler Center Fund – Established in 2007 as an agency fund to support programs of The Fowler Center.

The Patriot Pride Club Fund (Unendowed) USA Schools – Established in 2011 to support Unionville-Sebewaing Area School’s athletic programs and associated facilities and fields.

Think Straight A’s – Think USA Endowment Fund (Unionville-Sebewaing Schools) – Established in 2011 to support any related future administrative costs for the Patriot Pride Club Unendowed Fund and future unendowed funds. Additionally, to support USA School’s athletic programs and associated facilities and fields.

Tuscola Behavioral Health Systems Fund (Unendowed) – Established in 2009 as an agency fund to assist with agency programs.

Tuscola County Emergency Needs Fund – Established in 2020 to be able to respond as a community resource for emergency needs

Tuscola Medical Care Fund (Unendowed) – Established in 2014 to support the mission of the organization and its operational activities.

United Way of Tuscola County Fund – Tuscola County Established in 2007 as an agency fund to provide support for the United Way of Tuscola County for funding of operating expenses and agency allocations. 

TUSCOLA COUNTY (TISD DISTRICT) SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Ralph & Marceline Bublitz Scholarship for Registered Nurses– Established in 2014 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students pursuing a career as a Registered Nurse. Download Application

Paul DeLong Memorial Scholarship – Scholarship awards shall be made to graduating high school seniors from one of the seven counties (Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac, Lapeer, St. Clair, Macomb, or Oakland) and exhibiting three or more years, the current year must be their senior year, at the Thumb Jackpot Beef Show. In order to participate in the scholarship award, the exhibitor must indicate their interest to participate on the Thumb Jackpot Beef Show registration/entry form.

Donald D. & Sara J. Dost Scholarship MSU College of Agriculture – Established in 2009 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students who will be attending Michigan State University and planning a career in the College of Agriculture. Download Application

Donald D. & Sara J. Dost Scholarship MSU College of Business – Established in 2022 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students who will be attending Michigan State University and planning a career in the College of Business. Download Application

Dr. Bruce J. Dunn Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2000 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students. Download Application

Fullmer Family Scholarship – Established in 2017 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students who will be attending Michigan State University and planning a career in the field of Agri-science or Veterinary Medicine. Download Application

Olaf A. Goodell Scholarship – Established in 2004 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students who will be entering a medical field. Download Application

Green Point Dairy Scholarship Fund – One (1) scholarship, $500 Available to a graduating senior from any Tuscola County School including public, private parochial, home school or student who is a resident of Tuscola County but attending high school outside of Tuscola County. Student must be enrolling in a post-secondary program in a field of study associated with agriculture, including vocational fields. Preference will be given to applicants entering study in the dairy industry. Download Application

Houghtaling Family Scholarship – Established in 2014 to provide scholarships to Reese High School students. Download Application

Kiwanis Club of the Caro Area Fund – Established in 2005 to support charitable activities in Tuscola County with preference given to activities benefiting residents of the Caro area. Download Application

Kenna Lynne Peet Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students who are or have attended the Tuscola Technology Center’s Child Services program and plans to pursue a career in teaching special education. Download Application

Pat Curtis Chevrolet Auto Body and Technician Scholarship - Established in 2023 to provide scholarships to seniors from a TISD service area, parochial school student, home school student and/or Tuscola County resident attending an accredited high school outside Tuscola County, who is pursuing a career requiring post-secondary education program in an automotive technician or auto body program leading to certification. Download Application

Shifters of Vassar Scholarship - Established in 2023 to provide scholarship to seniors in the Tuscola Intermediate School District, parochial school student, home school student and/or Tuscola County resident attending an accredited high school outside Tuscola County who is pursuing a career requiring post-secondary education program in an automotive technician, auto body, or automotive related program leading to certification, including its many aspects. Download Application

Tuscola County Community Agricultural Scholarship – Established in 2010 to provide scholarships to Tuscola County students who will be attending Michigan State University and planning a career in the Department of Agriculture. Download Application

INDIVIDUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOLARSHIPS

Akron-Fairgrove Schools (Vikings)

• Carl Childs Scholarship – Established in 2021 to provide scholarships to Akron-Fairgrove High School students who are planning to attend a trade, vocational or agricultural post-secondary or apprenticeship program. Community College or University will also be considered. Download Application
• Betty E and Melvin R Eckfeld Scholarship - Established in 2023 to provide scholarships to a senior graduating from Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools, Akron-Fairgrove Community Schools or Caro Community Schools who are pursueing a career requiring post-secondary education. Download Application
• Justin Reder Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2015 to provide scholarships to Akron-Fairgrove High School students. Download Application
• Scears Foundation of Akron Michigan Scholarship – Established in 2012 to provide scholarships to Akron-Fairgrove & Caro High Schools students. Download Application
• Kim Whalen Scholarship – Established in 2021 to provide scholarships to students graduating from Akron-Fairgrove schools who are purusing post-secondary education in the area of Business. Download Application

Caro Community Schools (Tigers)

• Reginald and Lucille Ashmun Scholarship- Established in 2020 to provide scholarships to students graduating from Caro Community Schools pursuing a degree in education and/or fine arts. Not granting in 2024
• Harry J. Bastone Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students. School application form
• Dr. Earl and Mary Branding Scholarship – Established in 2007 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students. School application form
• Caro Rotary Scholarship – Established in 2004 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students. School application form
• Dr. Donald Carr Scholarship – Established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students. Download Application
• Cockerill-Stevenson Family Scholarship – Established in 2022 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students. Download Application
• Betty E and Melvin R Eckfeld Scholarship - Established in 2023 to provide scholarships to a senior graduating from Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools, Akron-Fairgrove Community Schools or Caro Community Schools who are pursueing a career requiring post-secondary education. Download Application
• Harold Gates & Guy Way Scholarship – Established in 2014 to provide scholarship to Caro High School students. Download Application
• Ray Langevin Caro Knights of Columbus Council # 3224 Scholarship – One (1) $500 scholarship is available to be awarded to a graduating senior from Caro High School who is pursuing a career requiring post-secondary education, (preferably trade or technical programs) with preference to students who had an IEP plan. Download Application
• Clare McDurman Scholarship – Established in 2007 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students. School application form
• Bob Moore Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2015 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students. Download Application
• Rolka Scholarship Foundation – Established in 2009 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students. Download Application
• Scears Foundation of Akron Michigan Scholarship – Established in 2012 to provide scholarships to Akron-Fairgrove & Caro High Schools students. Download Application
• Stamats Scholarship Fund – Established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students. Not granting in 2024
• Dorothy Van Allen Fund – Established in 2008 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students planning a career in the field of Education. Download Application
• Frank Walden Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2011 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students. First preference given to members of the First Presbyterian Church of Caro. Download Application
• Anthony Scott Walker Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2019 to provide scholarships to Caro High School students who are pusuing post-secondary education in the area of Business. Download Application

Cass City Public Schools (Red Hawks)

• Patricia Krol Memorial Scholarship for Cass City High School – Established in 2011 to provide scholarships to Cass City High School female students. Download Application
• Robert & Marjorie Zander Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2014 to provide scholarships to Cass City High School students. Download Application
• Alison Emmert Memorial Scholarship – Established in 2005 for Cass City High School students. Not granting in 2024
• Fluegge Family Scholarship Fund - Full-time Cass City High School graduating senior attending post-secondary school. Preference will be given to students pursing a trade or vocational program. Download Application
• Love for Lexi – Paying It Forward Scholarship - Full-time Cass City High School graduating senior attending post-secondary school. Preference will be given to students attending a vocational or skilled trades program and who has exhibited community initiative through acts of kindness and caring for others. GPA of 2.5 or higher. Download Application
• Cass City Rotary Scholarship – Established in 2006 to provide scholarships to Cass City H.S. students. Organization handles applications 
• Cass City Jr. Citizen of the Year Scholarship - Established in 2010 to provide a scholarship to the student who has been named the Cass City Jr. Citizen of the Year. Organization handles applications 
• Cass City AAUW Scholarship - Established in 2002 to provide scholarships to women returning to school for higher education. Organization handles applications 
• Cory Merz Endowment Fund – Established in 2005 to provide scholarships to Cass City High School students or for the benefit of other students to pursue educational opportunities. School application
• Rawson Foundation Scholarship Fund - Established in 2009 for students from Cass City High School attending Central Michigan University. Organization handles applications
• Robert and Barbara Tuckey Education Scholarship – Established in 2017 to provide scholarships to Cass City High School students. Download Application
• Judy and Bonnie Weippert Scholarship – Established in 2014 to provide scholarships to Cass City High School students. Not granting in 2024
• Wallace and Helen Zinnecker Scholarship – Established in 2005 to provide scholarships to Cass City High School students. School application

Kingston Community Schools (Cardinals)

• Kingston VFW Post 5317 Veteran’s Family Scholarship - Established in 2018 to provide scholarships for Kingston High School students who are a descendant of a member of/or Honorably Discharged Veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Download Application
• Kingston High School Scholarship - Established in 2012 to provide scholarships for Kingston High School students. School application
• Marjorie and Allison Green Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2012 to provide scholarships to Kingston High School students. School application

Mayville Community Schools (Wildcats)

• Ed-Mar Tree Farm Scholarship - Established in 2012 to provide scholarships to Mayville High School students who are planning to advance their education beyond high school. Download Application
• Edward J. and Alice M. Maier Foundation - Established in 2010 to provide scholarships to Mayville High School students. Download Application 
• Ken Moore Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2018 to provide tuition support to graduating students from Mayville, Millington and Vassar Public Schools pursing post-secondary education. Download Application
• Tom Wargo Scholarship - Established in 2021 to provide scholarships to Mayville Community Schools graduating seniors who are enrolling in postsecondary education programs. Download Application
• Lloyd and Lula White Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2000 to provide scholarships to Mayville High School students. Download Application
• Dale and Aaron Wingert Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2021 to provide scholarships to Mayville High School student pursueing a degree in the field of business at a four (4) year post-secondary school. Download Application

Millington Community Schools (Cardinals)

• Millington High School Class of 1966 Scholarship - Established in 2017 to provide scholarship awards to students graduating from Millington High School who are pursuing trade or vocational school beyond high school. Not granting in 2024
• Ken Moore Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2018 to provide tuition support to graduating students from Mayville, Millington and Vassar Public Schools pursing post-secondary education. Download Application

Reese Public Schools (Rockets)

• Bender Foundation – Turn Around Student Scholarship - Established in 2010 to support charitable and educational needs. Download Application
• Tucker Schumacher Miracle Scholarship - Established in 2007 to provide scholarships to Reese High School students. Not granting in 2024

Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools (Patriots)

• Jan Carson Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2004 to provide scholarships to Unionville-Sebewaing High School students. Download Application
• Esther Collon Good Samaritan Scholarship - Established in 2019 to provide scholarships to graduating senior students pursuing post-secondary education in a health related field. Download Application
• Thomas H. Koch Memorial - Pay It Forward Scholarship - Established in 2020 to provide scholarships to USA students pursuing post-secondary education with preference given to students attending a trade or vocational school or apprenticeship program. Download Application
• Betty E and Melvin R Eckfeld Scholarship - Established in 2023 to provide scholarships to a senior graduating from Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools, Akron-Fairgrove Community Schools or Caro Community Schools who are pursueing a career requiring post-secondary education. Download Application

Vassar Public Schools (Vulcans)

• John and Mary Foess Scholarship -  Granted to a graduating Vassar High School senior with a GPA of 3.0 or better who has demonstrated good character and citizenship during their high school career who will be pursuing a post-secondary education program leading to that institution’s terminal degree. (i.e., if enrolled in technical or trade school a certificate, enrolled in a community college an associate degree, in a 4-year college/university receive a bachelor’s degree etc.) Download Application
• Ken Moore Memorial Scholarship - Established in 2018 to provide tuition support to graduating students from Mayville, Millington and Vassar Public Schools pursing post-secondary education. Download Application