Funds

This scholarship was initiated by the Thornapple-Kellogg Class of 2000 as a memorial to their classmate Adam Dipp. Adam's death occurred from an auto accident on his way to school April 12, 1999. Adam's main interest was working on and with his computer. He enjoyed being involved with the student teacher assistant program (STA) in the computer science department.  Qualified…

This Educational Fund was established by Adele ad Arnold Parker’s 5 children in memory of their parents.  The scholarship will provide a yearly award of $500 to a graduating senior or graduate of the Thornapple-Kellogg School District.  The award is renewable for each of the four years of college provided the recipient continues to meet the renewal/eligibility criteria Eligibility Requirements:…

Attainable and Desirable Housing for All Safe, attainable, and affordable housing is a key pillar to a healthy, vibrant community. A stable housing inventory is critical to its economic well-being. When housing expenses are more than 30% of a family's income, it impacts their ability to afford basic needs. Barry County rent expense as a share of average household income…

This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Alecia Lorraine Holst.  Alecia graduated from TKHS in 2000.  She had one class left to complete before graduating from Central Michigan when she died of heart failure.  Her goal was to become a pediatric nurse.  She had been accepted to Grand Valley State University in their nursing program in the…

For the support of expenses of the American Legion Post 484 Caldwallader Park renovations and maintenance.

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

To provide scholarships for Hastings Area students.

The fund shall be used to support the charitable programs, projects and scholarships in Barry County.

This fund shall be used for the Community Music School to use toward the needs of the school, including but not limited to purchases of equipment and subsidizing lessons.

Funds will primarily be used to fund initiatives through the B. Healthy Coalition. The initiatives and work plan created by Pennock Hospital and the Coalition.

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…

The Ball Family believes students achieve a gain success through the support and mentorship received by the teaching and coaching staff. They wish to give back to TK in a way that is meaningful and inspirational to students attending TK and are pursuing a degree in the STEM field.

The Barbara Colleen Hooten Memorial Scholarship (“Fund”) was established for the purpose of providing scholarships to graduating seniors of Delton High School and Hastings High School who will be pursuing a degree in education.  Such scholarships shall be provided from net earnings and shall be distributed from time to time as determined by the Barry Community Foundation. Eligibility Criteria: Student…

The Barry County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Alliance, and the Barry County Community Foundation have joined forces to raise money to help small businesses during these trying times. And you can help! All money collected will go directly to small businesses in the form of grants, through an application process. Please consider donating to save small businesses in…

This fund shall be used to support the career access network for Barry County. Barry Community Foundation is proud to be a supporter of the Barry Career Access Network effort, known as BCAN!, and its goal to increase the percentage of Greater Barry County residents with post-high school certificates or degrees to 60% by the year 2025. BCAN!, which is…

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…

The fund shall be used to provide free non-emergency medical and dental care, low cost or no-cost medications and access to free local social services to low income and uninsured adult individuals through a professional and independent Free Clinic provided by volunteers.

The purpose of the fund is to support the residents to maintain public safety and promote the development of responsible citizens in Barry County.

The fund shall be used for support of the charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes of the Barry Conservation District.

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.

The fund shall be used to support the business & entrepreneur development to benefit the Barry County Area.

To support CTE programming in Barry County.

This Campaign is the BCCEDA's initiative to raise critical funds for modernizing the Barry County Chamber & EDA. These investments will allow us to better serve the community and attract new opportunities, ensuring long-term growth and resilience. By modernizing our resources we aim to create a sustainable future that benefits both our organization and the Barry County community. Vision -…

This fund will support Barry County Christian Students Children Savings Accounts by providing matches as determined by the Committee of KickStart to Career.

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-cenric 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.