A permanent and growing charitable community endowment that, through a wide variety of grants and programs, serves to enhance life in Milan, Michigan...for now and forever.
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The Duane & Isabelle Schultz Milan Area Schools Alumni Scholarship Fund guarantees an annual income to be used for granting scholarships to college-bound Milan High School seniors. Since only the earnings may be spent, the fund itself will endlessly generate interest and dividends over the years. To contribute, please specify “Alumni Scholarship Fund” on this form and mail it with your contribution.
The purpose of the Greater Milan Area Community Foundation is to improve the cultural, economic, educational, or environmental quality of life within the greater Milan area of Michigan.
2009 Grant Window
The 2009 grant window closed June 15, 2009. We are currently reviewing grant applications and will be contacting applicants individually.
“Lighting the Way to the Future” Dinner & Auction
More than 200 guests turned out for the Greater Milan Area Community Foundation’s third annual “Lighting the Way to the Future” fundraising event. This festive February gala was held at the Four Points by Sheraton in Ann Arbor. Guests enjoyed appetizers by BDH Catering, Inc. while silent auction bids were placed. Following the silent auction and dinner, was the live auction, emceed by well-known radio personality, Lucy Ann Lance, assisted by GMACF’s very own Scott Dotson. The evening was made even more special with live musical entertainment by Benny Poole and vocalist, Vanessa Lowder. With many guests enjoying a turn or two around the dance floor. Proceeds from the annual event were earmarked for the Foundation’s General Endowment Fund from which grants are made to the community.
Thank You to our Corporate Sponsors who generously sponsored the event. Corporate Table Sponsors; Precision Devices, Inc., MainStreet Financial Services, Huron Valley Financial, Real Estate One, Milan Vault, H&R Block, Tri-State Airway Agency, Inc., Brown & Deline Salons, Schultz Motors, Milan Dental Associates, Golden Limousine International, Jones Insurance Agency. Also, Tim Harrison, Keith and Sharon Simecek, Kim Simecek and Chris Wetzler.
Special Thank You to the Planning Committee. Chad Nyitray, Chair and Kim Simecek, Co-Chair. The Crew; Sharon Simecek, Janet McGovern, Tom Preston, Tim Harrison, Scott Dotson and Carolyn Burlingame, Rachelle Nyitray, Bryan Girbach, David and Betsy Kanitz, Tom and Lorie Smith.
Strategies
The foundation achieves its mission by:
- Encouraging interest in charitable giving and providing a flexible means for donors to perpetuate their varied philanthropic interests in the Milan area.
- Serving as a respected steward for assets entrusted to its care by individuals, families, businesses and organizations while providing maximum tax benefits to the donor.
- Providing professional management of those assets, the income from which is used to meet the community’s charitable needs in ways that are compatible with both the wishes of the donor and the goals of the foundation.
Donors may wish to set up a named fund with their gifts. A named fund may be established with cash, stock, insurance policies, real estate or other tangible property. There are several options.
Funds
Unrestricted. Allows the foundation flexibility. Donors do not restrict how their donations are used, leaving the decision to the board of trustees.
Field of Interest. Supports areas such as the arts, education or any other particular interest specified by the donor.
Donor Advised. Enables donors to be active participants in the giving process.
Designated. Benefits a named organization and ensures that these gifts continue to support the organization as long as the organization exists.
Scholarship. Allows the foundation to receive donations from which the income is used for scholarships to students throughout the geographic area of the Milan Area School District.
Memorial or Tribute. Enables a donor to create a fund in the name of an individual. Family and friends may contribute to the fund, which serves as a living testimonial to the individual.
It is not necessary to establish a named fund to participate in the work of the Greater Milan Area Community Foundation. Contributions of any size are welcome and encouraged.
Grant Making
As a leader in community affairs, the foundation is in a position to understand the needs of the community, investigate the credentials of grant applicants and determine the viability of the proposed project.
Annual distributions will take place through the Greater Milan Area Community Foundation and will be overseen by a committee of the board of directors.
Information on grant guidelines and application forms are available by contacting any member of the foundation.