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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 shall be used to support the charitable purposes of the American Red Cross in Barry County.

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Bailey Nature Preserve Fund

Bailey Nature Preserve (formerly known as Metcalf Lake) is a 160-acre forested parcel located in Assyria Township. It surrounds a 35-acre lake. The lake and property were donated to the City of Battle Creek in 1998, and then transferred to Barry County Parks and Recreation during the first half of 2024. Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission will manage the property and help preserve the area’s natural state for future generations, the Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy will hold a conservation easement on the property. This fund has been established to support the preserve’s reopening and to establish a permanent endowment for the ongoing maintenance and management of the Bailey Nature Preserve.

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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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BARRY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR IMPROVEMENT FUND

The fund shall be used for the provision, enhancement and/or maintenance of facilities for use by Barry County Youth at the Barry County Expo Center grounds, as recommended by this Fund’s advisory committee and approved by the Barry Community Foundation.

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Barry County Bar Association Fund

The Barry County Bar Association believes this award can meaningfully enhance the Barry County community. Preference will be given to projects that provide a tangible community benefit, are, in some way, connected to the legal system and/or the rule of law, and demonstrate the potential for sustainability over several years.

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Barry County COA Building Project

This fund will help support the construction of a COA building on a site where Commission on Aging hopes to be a part of a bigger senior-centric community. Currently 26% of Barry County residents are over 60 and this number is growing. This new facility will allow the Commission on Aging to respond to the changing demographics of our county.

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Barry County Humane Society Animal Awareness Trust of Barry County Fund

The fund shall be used to promote protect and preserve His creatures of this earth, as determined from time to time by an advisor committee and approved by the Foundation. May also be used for, but not limited to, education in the broadest sense of the term, relating to animal.

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Barry County MSU Extension Fund

To support the charitable programs and projects of Michigan State University Extension within Barry County.

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Barry County Parks Fund

To support the needs and operations of parks across Barry County.

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Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center of Barry County - George Romney Fund

Barry County United Way & Volunteer Center of Barry County - George Romney Fund. The fund shall be used to support the charitable purposes of the Volunteer Center of Barry County and Barry County United Way.

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BCEC Inc Operating Fund

Community is at the heart of everything we do. The Barry Community Enrichment Center (BCEC) is home to 11 non-profit agencies who are dedicated to providing our community with a variety of services, enrichment and education. The building is host to community events, workshops and classes. It is a place where community members can come to receive help, find resources or fulfill their philanthropic aspirations. The BCEC is also a center for learning, boasting a commercial culinary arts kitchen and a performing arts center. BCF’s mission is “improving lives by bridging resources.” By providing a physical space, this beautiful old church now helps to ensure that BCF’s mission can be realized every single day. Donate today to help us serve the people who need us most. Please consider donating to BCEC today because community is at the heart of everything we do! Help us be good stewards of our building so that we can ensure it will remain the epicenter for community service and enrichment. We are currently halfway to reaching our goal of $1.26 million. Every dollar donated brings us closer to being able to reassure our partners that they will always have a place to serve the people who need them most.

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BCEC, Incorporated Fund

To provide for the expenses related to the Barry Community Enrichment Center non-profit activities.

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BCF Healthy Community Grantmaking Fund

The purpose of the fund is to provide unrestricted grantmaking dollars available to Barry County programs and projects. The grant committee of the Barry Community Foundation makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on how the money should be awarded.

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BCF Youth Advisory Council Fund

The purpose of this fund is to support the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes of the Barry Community Foundation's Youth Advisory Council.

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Beacon Society, Friends of the Middleville Area Community Library Fund - TAEF

To support the Thornapple Kellogg School & Community Library for charitable purposes.

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Big Brothers/Big Sisters, A Community of Caring for Barry County Fund

The fund shall be used to support the charitable activities of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Barry County program.