Fund Catalog

Adam Dipp Memorial Scholarship Fund - TAEF

This scholarship was initiated by the Thornapple-Kellogg Class of 2000 as a memorial to their classmate Adam Dipp. Adam’s death occurred from an auto accident on his way to school April 12, 1999. Adam’s main interest was working on and with his computer. He enjoyed being involved with the student teacher assistant program (STA) in the computer science department. Qualified applicants will share a desire to major/work in Computer Science. Applicants seeking Construction Management degree will also be considered. If no qualified applicants apply, the scholarship can be offered to the student receiving it the previous year. Eligibility Criteria: - Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools or an approved Michigan homeschooled senior. - Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. - Student must be planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in Computer Science or Construction Management. - Student must demonstrate financial need. - Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher. - Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience. - Student will be evaluated on essay content.

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Adele & Arnold Parker Family Fund - TAEF

This Educational Fund was established by Adele ad Arnold Parker’s 5 children in memory of their parents. The scholarship will provide a yearly award of $500 to a graduating senior or graduate of the Thornapple-Kellogg School District. The award is renewable for each of the four years of college provided the recipient continues to meet the renewal/eligibility criteria Eligibility Requirements: - Student must be a graduate or graduating senior of TK Schools. - Minimum 3.0 GPA. - Student must demonstrate financial need. - Letter of recommendation from a teacher required. - Community/School/ Work involvement and essay will be considered.

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Alecia Lorraine Holst Scholarship Fund - TAEF

This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Alecia Lorraine Holst. Alecia graduated from TKHS in 2000. She had one class left to complete before graduating from Central Michigan when she died of heart failure. Her goal was to become a pediatric nurse. She had been accepted to Grand Valley State University in their nursing program in the fall of 2004. Eligibility Criteria: - Student must be a graduating senior of Thornapple Kellogg Schools or an approved licensed Michigan home school senior who lives in the Thornapple Kellogg school district. - Student must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. - Student must be planning to pursue a 2 or 4 year degree in Medical/Allied Health. - Student must demonstrate financial need. - Student must provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher and one from a 4-H leader. - Student must demonstrate community involvement through non-academic school activities, volunteer work, or work experience. - Student will be evaluated on essay content. - Student must have participated in 4-H.

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Always Leave Smiling Foundation

This fund was created to honor the legacy of Tom Watson. Grants from the fund will be used to support Barry County residents with expenses associated with cancer treatment, and assisting youth in entering the trades.

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American Legion 484 - Caldwallader Fund

For the support of expenses of the American Legion Post 484 Caldwallader Park renovations and maintenance.

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American Red Cross, Barry County Fund

The fund provides ongoing support to the American Red Cross serving Barry County, helping sustain its operations and strengthen its ability to respond to community needs through a permanent source of funding.

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Angel Fund

The fund shall be used to support the charitable programs, projects and scholarships in Barry County.

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Angie Coates McDiarmid Memorial Fund for the Community Music School

Supports the Community Music School by providing resources for school needs, including equipment purchases, lesson subsidies, and other expenses that expand access to music education.

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B.Healthy

Supports Blue Zones Initiative efforts through the B. Healthy Coalition, helping connect community members with programs, activities, and events that encourage healthier lifestyles, greater engagement, and longer, healthier lives. Distributions support initiatives guided by the work plan developed by Pennock Hospital and the Coalition.

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Bailey Nature Preserve Fund

Supports the reopening, ongoing maintenance, and management of Bailey Nature Preserve, a 160-acre natural area in Assyria Township. Established to help preserve the property's forests, lake, and natural surroundings for future generations, the fund provides long-term support for the preserve's care and stewardship.

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Ball Family Scholarship Fund - TAEF

It is the intention of the Fund to award a scholarship to graduating high school seniors and graduates of Thornapple Kellogg Schools exhibiting leadership skills and pursuing a career in the STEM field. Eligibility Requirements: - Must be a graduating high school senior from Thornapple Kellogg Schools. - Must be accepted at an accredited 2 or 4 year post-secondary school or vocational/technical institute. - Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Students must fill out the FAFSA application: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov - Applicants must be pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM). - Applicants will be evaluated on Academic Achievement.

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Barbara Colleen Hooten Memorial Fund - DKEF

The Barbara Colleen Hooten Memorial Scholarship (“Fund”) was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to graduating seniors of Delton High School and Hastings High School who will be pursuing a degree in education. Such scholarships shall be provided from net earnings and shall be distributed from time to time as determined by the Barry Community Foundation. Eligibility Criteria: - Student must be a graduating senior of Hastings High School or Delton Kellogg system. - Student must have a minimum of a 3.0 GPA - Student must be pursuing a degree in education.

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Barry Business Bridge Fund

The Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance, and the Barry County Community Foundation have joined forces to raise money to help small businesses during these trying times. All money collected will go directly to small businesses in the form of grants, through an application process.

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Barry Community Free Clinic Fund

The fund shall be used to provide free non-emergency medical and dental care, low cost or no-cost medications and access to free local social services to low income and uninsured adult individuals through a professional and independent Free Clinic provided by volunteers.

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Barry Community Resource Network

Supports the charitable purposes and community initiatives of the Barry Community Resource Network, helping advance its mission and serve residents throughout the community.

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Barry Community Trial Court Initiative Fund

The purpose of the fund is to support the residents to maintain public safety and promote the development of responsible citizens in Barry County.

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Barry Conservation District Fund

The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of the Barry Conservation District.

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Barry County 4-H Livestock Project Fund

The fund shall be used to allow for a program related investment to be made through an application and interview process. The fund assets will be split among selected participants, with no loan over $300. Loans are repaid when livestock sale has been completed.

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