Naomi Fletcher, President
14684 25-75 Road
Rapid River, MI 49878
Tel: 906-399-2815
Email: Naomi.fletcher54@gmail.com
The Mission of the Foundation is to provide educational resources to an many members and charitable organizations as possible, as well as to support health and wellness. Interest free loans are available for Grange members to attend Universities, Colleges, and/or Trade Schools of their choice. Funds are also available for Grange Department Directors' programs including support for Youth Leadership and Promotion, Junior Activities, Family Activities, Lecturer’s Activities, Deaf Awareness Projects, and Community Service Projects.
The Foundation is supported by donations from Granges and by individuals who believe in the program. Additional funds are also gained from investments made by the Foundation Board of Directors.
A permanent Endowment Fund has been established from which only the interest earned is used for Foundation activities. Donations can be made directly to the endowment fund. In addition one-half of all general donations are credited to the fund. Establishment of this fund assures a continued support in the future of the Foundation programs.
Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible, as the Foundation is incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit entity. Donations can be made to commemorate the lives of
deceased friends, family, and Grange brethren. It is also suggested that donations can be made on special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc. The Foundation can also be named as a beneficiary in a will or trust, and can accept real estate and personal property donations. Your donations to the Michigan State Grange Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged and your support will be appreciated by the many benefactors that receive support from Foundation programs.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2025 GRANGE NEWS
The Foundation didn't meet in July this year due to the fact we had no one applying for a student loan,and members were traveling hither and yon to represent your Granges at conventions and workshops. Our report this year at State Session will include some exciting news. I don't want to give it away here, but do want you to know we'll be able to help more students achieve their academic goals. You'll see my full report in the next issue of MGN.
I would like to thank those who have remembered loved ones who have passed on with generous donations to the Foundation. Your contributions help students in need, and are greatly appreciated by those
who receive a student loan. We always include the Foundation contribution form in MGN for your convenience.
We look forward to seeing you all at State Session in Owosso in October, and wish you the best of the
upcoming holiday season.
FOUNDATION
JULY/AUGUST 2025 GRANGE NEWS
Your continued support of the Michigan Grange Foundation assures we can provide student loans. We'll be introducing the Scholarship Program at the Annual Session, so stay tuned! There will be NO MEETING in July. We have not received any Student Loan applications to consider. Enjoy your summer.