Why Philanthropy?
Because Philanthropy gives YOU the opportunity to better our community, society and the world, and it has the power to influence lasting change. While philanthropy takes on many forms, it's fundamentally any act of charitable giving that improves the well-being of others. It results in public good rather than personal gain. When an organization receives your support, that creates a "ripple effect," and many lives are touched, potentially for generations. Whatever type of philanthropy you choose...YOU are creating a lasting impact, now and for future generations.


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The Frankenmuth Community Foundation...
Promoting philanthropy to honor the past, focus on the present,
and plan for the future.

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.

~Winston Churchill


FCF puts funds to 
work for Frankenmuth

The Frankenmuth Community Foundation receives donations, gifts and bequests, which provides the source of grants distributed to promote the betterment of the greater Frankenmuth area.

Creating Exponential Impact

$8,000,000

Grants made to date

$630

Initial deposit made to start the foundation in 1976

86

Funds managed

News

2024 Legacy Ball to Partner with Frankenmuth City Beautification

By Jonathan Webb • 26 Jan, 2024
The Frankenmuth Community Foundation is excited to announce their partner organization for the 2024 Legacy Ball Dachshund Derby is the Frankenmuth City Beautification. Each year, the Foundation accepts applications from local organizations engaging in a major project who are seeking help in raising funds. Last year, the Foundation raised over $71,000 for the Frankenmuth Lions Club to complete their new patio Biergarten outside the Lion Haus in Heritage Park. In previous years, other recipients have been the Frankenmuth Historical Association for their renovation and expansion project and the Frankenmuth Visitors Center to bring the Frankenmuth Ice Rink to town. This year, the Frankenmuth Community Foundation and the Frankenmuth City Beautification are excited to collaborate on this event to benefit the Frankenmuth City Beautification Committee’s project of replacing and upgrading the iconic “Willkommen” sign on the south bank of the Cass River, near the Main Street Bridge.

2023 Scholarship Winners

By Jonathan Webb • 07 Aug, 2023
These local High School seniors have been awarded the following scholarships held at the Frankenmuth Community Foundation. We wish you continued success and blessings!

2023 Successful Legacy Ball to Support Frankenmuth Lions Club Biergarten Project

By Jonathan Webb • 23 Jun, 2023
The Frankenmuth Community Foundation’s Legacy Ball committee presented the check to our 2023 Legacy Ball Partner Organization, the Frankenmuth Lions Club, on Tuesday June 13th in the amount of $71,438.02. The Lions Club did an outstanding job working with the Legacy Ball Committee and will be using the funds to complete their new patio Biergarten outside the Lion Haus in Heritage Park. They will be commencing the project this summer and hope to have it complete by fall 2023. Organizations interested in being the 2024 Legacy Ball partner can get an application online at the FCF’s website: www.FrankenmuthFoundation.org . Applications will be accepted now through November 15th. 
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 The Frankenmuth Community Foundation is non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that receives donations, gifts and bequests, which provides the source of grants distributed to promote the betterment of the greater Frankenmuth area through financial assistance to worthy causes.
 
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