Building a stronger Barry County, together

Barry Community Foundation helps people give locally, supports organizations doing important work, and connects students with scholarship opportunities. Since 1995, we have helped strengthen communities across Barry County, Michigan through charitable giving, grants, scholarships, partnerships, and long-term community investment.

Serving donors, nonprofits, students, and communities throughout Barry County, Michigan.

Founded

1995

Based In

Hastings, MI

Serving

Barry County, MI

Address

231 S. Broadway St.

Latest News

2026 Annual Report: Destination Community

By Allison Cobb • November 2, 2026
2026 Annual Report: Destination Community

Hastings to Celebrate Opening of $40+ Million Riverwalk Lofts & Mill Street Market

October 2, 2026
Hastings Riverwalk Lofts and Mill street market ribbon cutting celebration

Two TAEF Mom's Scholarship Recipients Selected

September 30, 2026
Two TAEF Mom’s Scholarship Recipients Selected

Barry Community Foundation at a Glance

Rooted in Barry County. Invested in its future.


For generations, Barry Community Foundation has connected people, resources, and ideas to strengthen the communities we call home. Through charitable giving, grants, scholarships, and community partnerships, we help turn generosity into meaningful opportunities for Barry County residents.




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Charitable funds supporting local causes

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Scholarships awarded every year through the Foundation and its affiliates

Years of impact

Explore Opportunities

Give

Support a local cause, honor someone special, or create a lasting charitable legacy.

Grants

Find grants for eligible nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and community programs.

Scholarships

Explore scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors and adult students.

Community Engagement

Learn about partnerships, initiatives, and ways to help Barry County thrive.

7 Elements of a Healthy Community

30 Years of Growing Good in Barry

For 30 years, Barry Community Foundation has brought people, ideas, and resources together to support Barry County. What began with a shared belief in local giving has grown into lasting support for students, families, nonprofits, and community projects. Watch our anniversary video to see how generosity has shaped the past and continues to create opportunities for the future.

Guided by Seven Elements

Barry Community Foundation uses the Seven Elements of a Healthy Community Framework to guide its work and focus local resources where they can make a meaningful difference.


We believe a healthy Barry County is welcoming, connected, and full of opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Arts & Culture
Basic Needs
Environment
Economy
Health & Wellness
Education
Vibrant Communities

Featured Funds

What Does Barry Community Foundation Do?

Barry Community Foundation is a nonprofit community foundation based in Hastings, Michigan. We connect charitable people, local organizations, and community needs across Barry County.


Through permanent charitable funds, grants, scholarships, partnerships, and community initiatives, we help donors create lasting impact and help local people and organizations access resources that improve lives.


Our work supports a welcoming, vibrant, and engaged Barry County where residents have opportunities to prosper.

Giving Opportunities

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Give to a Fund

Find a fund that supports the people, places, and causes you care about in Barry County.

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Give by Area of Interest

Explore giving opportunities in education, health, housing, youth programs, arts, community development, and other local priorities.

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Create a Lasting Legacy

Create a charitable fund or make a planned gift that supports Barry County for generations to come.

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Nashville Dreams Initiative

A new program, designed to engage all residents to create a future for their community, is supported and championed by a certified coaching team.

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The Bridge

A member-driven fund where young professionals choose a community focus each year and decide together where grant dollars can make an impact.

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Barry County Housing Fund

Safe, attainable, and affordable housing is a key pillar of a healthy, vibrant community. A stable housing inventory is critical to its economic well-being.

Scholarships for Barry County Students

Barry Community Foundation and its geographic affiliates award more than 100 scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors and adult students pursuing college, career training, and other educational goals.

Scholarship applications are open from December 1 through February 20.

Strong Communities Start With Strong Connections

Barry Community Foundation brings people and organizations together to address local opportunities and challenges. We work with community partners, donors, nonprofits, schools, and leaders to support projects that create meaningful, long-term results.

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Community Partnerships

We support partnerships that connect local people, organizations, and resources.

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Community Initiatives

We help lead and support efforts that address important Barry County priorities, including affordable housing and community connection.

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Community Impact Investing

We explore ways charitable resources can support projects that create both community benefit and long-term local impact.

Geographic Affiliates

Our geographic affiliates bring local donors, partners, and community members together to support the places they call home.

Thornapple Area Enrichment Foundation
Delton Kellogg Education Foundation
Maple Valley
Enrichment Foundation

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Get updates about grant opportunities, scholarship deadlines, community initiatives, Foundation news, and ways to make a difference in Barry County.