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Fund Spotlight–Long Range Success Fund

Oct 3, 2024 | Donor

This month, we highlight The Long Range Success Fund (LRSF) of the OCF. The LRSF is a donor advised fund (DAF) that was established in November of 2023 by an anonymous donor. A DAF allows the donor(s) to be actively involved in grantmaking while streamlining...

Fund Spotlight – Gaylord Edward Jones Fund

Aug 28, 2024 | All News, Donor

Edward Jones has long been a valued partner of the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF). Over the years, their associates have contributed by serving on OCF committees, the board of directors, and as event ambassadors. In the fall of 2023, local Edward Jones branch...

August: Make-a-Will Month

Aug 5, 2024 | All News, Donor

August is Make-A-Will Month, serving as a crucial reminder for individuals to create or update their wills. Surprisingly, only one-third of U.S. adults currently have a will, often citing time constraints or a perceived lack of necessity. However, regardless of...

Connect to What Matters–Fund Types at the OCF

Jul 22, 2024 | All News, Donor

As part of our mission to Activate Generosity for a Strong Community, the Otsego Community Foundation strives to make giving back a streamlined process. We know you love your community and have causes that matter to you. It is our job to connect you to what matters to...

Legacy Spotlight–Mary Seger

Apr 1, 2024 | Donor

If you have lived in Gaylord for any length of time, you may have crossed paths with Mary Seger. Mary moved to Gaylord forty years ago as a young RN to start her career at Otsego Memorial Hospital. After returning to school for an advanced degree, Mary has served this...

Fund Spotlight–Crossroads Industries, Inc. Fund

Mar 5, 2024 | All News, Donor

This month, we proudly highlight the Crossroads Industries, Inc. Fund of the OCF. This fund was established in 2000 as a Designated Fund to support Crossroads Industries, Inc., a 501(c)3 serving our Otsego County neighbors. Designated Funds are established for the...