Foundation News
We have a new community / field of interest fund, the Veterans Assistance Fund. The fund will provide grants to non-profit organizations that support veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Consider donating and supporting this fund by clicking the donate button above.
Our 2019-2020 annual report is now available to view on our site.
Christmas in the Wizarding World event tickets are available now. The event will be held Friday, January 28, 2022 and Saturday, January 29, 2022. Tickets for this one-of-a-kind event, sell-out fast.
Donations are accepted on our website and Facebook page. Your charitable contribution is tax deductible.
Do you want to establish your own fund? Call Tamara Juul at 906-774-3131 to get started.
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Do you qualify for a Mini-Grant? Mini-Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, agencies, or organizations that are affiliated with non-taxable organizations i.e. schools, churches, city governments located or servicing people in Dickinson County and surrounding Michigan and Wisconsin areas.
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Dickinson Area Community Foundation
220A E Hughitt Street
Iron Mountain, Michigan, 49801
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Mini Grants
Mini grants are available to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, agencies, or organizations that are affiliated with non-taxable organizations i.e. schools, churches, city governments located or servicing people in Dickinson County and surrounding Michigan and Wisconsin areas.
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Mini-Grant Form
Coats of Many Colors
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $250.00 mini grant to “Coats of Many Colors” program. The program provides winter weather items such as coats, snow pants, hats, mittens and boots for school aged children in need in Niagara and the surrounding communities.
Menominee Range Historical Foundation Museum
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $250.00 mini grant to the Menominee Range Historical Foundation Museum. The purpose of the grant is to assist in funding the expenses of the longstanding traditional parade for the Fourth of July.
Pictured: Ashley Ellis, parade committee chairperson, accepting the check from Tamara Juul, Director of the Community Foundation.
Niagara Historical Museum Society
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $250.00 mini grant to the Niagara Historical Society. The funds will be used to promote the museum and website to educate the community regarding the various exhibits and events happening at the museum. For information about the museum: www.niagara-area-historical-society.net
Pictured: Tamara Juul, Director of the Community Foundation, presenting the check to Louise Swope, Museum Treasurer, and Karen Klenke, President of the Museum board.
Dickinson County Community Theatre
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $250.00 mini grant to the DCCT (DickinsonCounty CommunityTheater). The grant will be used to help defray the costs of their LIVE performance, the first in over a years’ time.
National Night Out
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $250.00 mini grant to the City of Niagara to assist with their upcoming “National Night Out” event. The event provides an opportunity for the police department and other service agencies to work cooperatively on child protection, education and actions. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, August 3rd, and a schedule of activities will be announced at a later date.
Downtown Iron Mountain Development
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $250.00 mini grant to the Downtown Iron Mountain Development Authority for the purpose of beautifying the downtown area. The entire project costs is approximately $15,000.00 to fund the flowers and beautification program.
Pictured: Tamara Juul, Director of DACF, presenting the check to Sonja Matzke, DDA Beautification Committee member, and Mindy Wittock, DDA Program Director.
CFACF Youth Advisory Council (YAC) at Forest Park High School
The Crystal Falls Area Community Foundation, in partnership with the Dickinson Area Community Foundation, recently awarded a $250.00 mini grant to the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) at Forest Park High School. The funds will be used to upgrade the clothes closet which is available in a confidential setting to all students at no cost. The clothes closet features gently used, trendy clothing items as well as personal hygiene items at no cost to the students.
Pictured (left to right): Tommy Showers, CFACF YAC member, accepting the check from Char Anderson, Secretary of the Crystal Falls Area Community Foundation, and Gabe Scarlassara, CFACF YAC member.
Dickinson County Library
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $250.00 grant to the Dickinson County Library. The funds will be used to assist in purchasing an FM transmitter. The FM Transmitter will be used this summer for Interactive Drive-In Movies; patrons can register for a bag of treats/materials that they will use to interact with the movie the watch from their car and listen to by tuning into a radio station and connect using the FM transmitter. In this way, the library can accommodate multiple families during this program in a safe and fun way!
As time moves forward, this equipment will continue offering movies as well as drive-in programs featuring local history speakers, trivia nights, storytimes, guest performers, and more, all in downtown Iron Mountain. Having this equipment will enable the library to offer this type of programming to multiple age groups, diverse populations, and cover various topics.
Pictured: Emily Cummings, Dickinson County Library Middle Grades/Adolescent Literacy Specialist, accepting the check from Tamara Juul, Executive Director of the Community Foundation.
Squadron 50 War Memorial Corp.
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation, along with affiliates Crystal Falls Area Community Foundation and Norway Area Community Foundation, recently awarded a $250.00 mini grant to Squadron 50 War Memorial Corp. The funds will assist with the expansion of the War Memorial adjacent to the Pine Mountain Ski Jump. This will include all branches of the military and areas of conflict.
Pictured: Michael Laydon, Dennis Larson, Chairman, accepting the check from Tamara Juul, Director of the Community Foundation.
The Windsor Center
The Crystal Falls Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of the Dickinson Area Community Foundation, recently awarded a $250.00 mini grant to the The Windsor Center . The grant funds will be used to assist in purchasing rolling garment racks and hangers for the new free Community Closet. The Community Closet is located at the Windsor Center and will offer clothing, shoes and accessories FREE to the public.
Pictured: Dawn Pisoni, Executive Director of Windsor Center Community Closet, Iron River accepting the check from Al Anderson, CFACF and DACF.
UP Foster Closet of Iron County
The Crystal Falls Area Community Foundation along with Dickinson Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $250.00 mini grant to the U.P. Foster Closet of Iron County. The funds will be used to assist in purchasing much needed items such as diapers, wipes, socks and underwear for foster families hosting young children.
Pictured: Jackie Judd, chairperson, accepting the check from Tamara Juul, Director of the Community Foundation. To assist the Iron County Foster Closet with needs, contact Judd at (760) 373-0777.
Woodland Childcare Center
The Dickinson Area Community Foundation recently awarded a $ 250.00 mini grant to the Woodland Childcare Center. The funds will be used to purchase seeds and other items needed to grow their garden this spring. The little ones will participate in all aspects of gardening, from getting the soil ready, planting the seeds, watering the plants and harvesting the produce. The kids will be taught recipes and enjoy literally the “fruits of their labor” throughout this gardening process.