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.
MARCH/APRIL 2025 GRANGE NEWS
The next meeting of the Foundation will be Sunday, April 27 beginning at 3:00 via Zoom. If you wish to attend, please let myself or Connie Johnston know and we'll send you the Zoom link.
The Foundation is working diligently on preparing an application for the newly formed Roland and Beulah
Winter Scholarship. The scholarship may be used by any student enrolled or enrolling in higher education at an institution of their choice. Applicants will include Grange members and their family, 4H and FFA students. Letters of recommendation from activity leaders, academics, community involvement and a letter of introduction will all be a part of the application. We are hoping to be able to announce the full scholarship details after our April 27th meeting. We will also determine the amount of the scholarship, and how many will be offered each year.
Don't forget the deadline for any Student Loan is coming up June 1. If you know of a student in need of an additional $1,000 for higher education school expenses, have them visit the Michigan Grange website for details and application. The loan is interest free and doesn't need to be paid back until one year after the student graduates.
Wishing you all a beautiful spring.
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.