Our Family of Funds

Battle Creek Boychoir Fund

The Battle Creek Boy Choir Fund was established by a bequest from Charles Stauffer to assist the organization to provide quality musical experiences and training for boys 8 to 14 in the Battle Creek/Marshall Area.

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Brass Band of Battle Creek Fund

The Brass Band of Battle Creek Fund was established to support the musical endeavors of the Battle Creek Brass Band.

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Charles & Shirley Cook Sister City Fund

The Charles and Shirley Cook Sister Cities Fund was established by Charles and Shirley Cook for the purpose of advancing the relationship between the City of Marshall, MI and Koko-cho, Japan. Citizens develop a greater awareness, understanding and appreciation of the cultural and historical values of the two communities and their respective countries.

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EastEnd Studio and Gallery Non Endowed Fund

The EastEnd Studio and Gallery Fund was established by the agency for the purpose of assisting its mission to offer quality art education for youth and adults; To restore the beauty of its historic 1870 building to house the future of fine arts in Southwest Michigan; To provide a cost-effective gallery & studio space for artists to create and sell their work; To curate fine art exhibitions that engage the public.

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Franke Center for the Arts (MCCT) Fund

The Marshall Civic Center Trust, Inc. Fund was established to preserve, renovate and maintain the Joyce and Lucy Franke Center for the Arts.

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Governor's Mansion Museum Fund

The Governor’s Mansion Museum Fund was established by the Mary Marshall Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The fund will be used to support the operations of the Governor’s Mansion and Museum, including but not limited to, general operations, utilities, upkeep, staffing, programming, exhibits, training and museum-related conferences, repairs and restorations of appropriate historical standards, and additions and changes for the structure and museum needs.

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Great Escape Stage Company Fund

The Great Escape Stage Company Fund was established by the organization for the purpose of renovating and maintaining Great Escape’s theatre house, which will serve as a space for the pursuit and production of performing and theatrical arts. In October 2017, after a very successful “chair campaign” the Great Escape Stage Company board added a special designation “subcategory” to deposit donations specifically for purchasing and maintaining Great Escape Stage Company’s theater seating.

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Hayes-Washburn Donor Advised Fund for the Visual Arts

The Hayes-Washburn Fund for the Visual Arts was established by Elizabeth (Betty Bea) Washburn to continue and expand the interests of Muriel Hayes, an educator and philanthropist, who had bequeathed to the Marshall Middle School Art Department Fund. The Fund provides support for programs, such as, visiting artists, visiting art exhibits, tours to art institutes and centers, scholarships for classes at art centers and purchasing supplies for enrichment classes.

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Historical Markers CP Fund

The Marshall Historical Markers Fund held within the Marshall City Project Fund was established to support the purchase and maintenance of historical markers located throughout the city.

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Charles Frederick Johnston Fund

The Charles Frederick Johnston Fund was established by his family and friends to honor his memory. Charles enjoyed learning and was an avid reader. In recent years, he became dedicated to genealogical research tracing both his and his wife Dona’s ancestors to the early 15th century, spending many hours at the library. This fund will honor Charles by supporting the Marshall District Library’s mission, including but not limited to, serving as a leader in the community, fostering collaborative partnerships, and providing educational, recreational, and technological services in a safe and welcoming environment.

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Robert and Elaine Lund Memorial Fund

The Robert and Elaine Lund Memorial Fund was established by the American Museum of Magic, Inc. to preserve, protect and expand the collection owned by the Museum, including without limitation, the Museum’s collection contained in the Lund Memorial Library, and to fund the operating expenses of the Museum. These activities will continue the tradition of excellence established by Robert and Elaine Lund.

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Marshall Area Historical Re-enactors Fund

The Marshall Area Historic Re-Enactors Fund held within the Marshall City Project Fund was established to support Historic Activities, such as the Civil War Ball held annually during Marshall Home Tour.

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Marshall Civic Players Fund

The Marshall Civic Players Fund was established by a bequest from Charles Stauffer to support the operations of the Marshall Civic Players.

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Marshall District Library Fund

The Marshall District Library Fund was established for the purpose of furthering and advancing the mission of the Marshall District Library which is to serve its community by providing diverse informational, educational, and recreational materials in a supportive and accessible environment.

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Marshall Historical Society Endowed Fund

The Marshall Historical Society Fund was established by the Marshall Historical Society to support the preservation and maintenance of the GAR Hall, Honolulu House, and Capitol Hill School Museums; to acquire, organize, preserve, and maintain Marshall area records and photographs; and to encourage the protection of other historical structures or sites within the City of Marshall by acquisition of facade easements or other means.

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Marshall Music Fund

The Marshall Music Fund was established in memory of Tony Elms by friends and family to promote programming in all fields of music in the Marshall Public Schools.

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Marshall Postal Museum Fund

The Marshall Postal Museum Fund was established to encourage, recognize, and preserve historical aspects and artifacts of the US Postal Service (National and Local level).

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Marshall Public Schools Chadderdon Music Fund

The Marshall Public Schools Chadderdon Music Fund was established by the Class of 1952 for the enhancement, restoration and maintenance of the district owned musical instruments within the Marshall Middle and High Schools.

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