Jan 31, 2022 | All News
Get together and give together! That’s exactly what we did at our first event of 2022. While enjoying friends, dinner and drinks, we made over 30 Valentines for Otsego County seniors in assisted living complexes. It was a fun way to share Up North Impact’s...
Jan 3, 2022 | All News
If you made a donation, were a corporate partner, volunteered, or attended Extreevaganza either in person or virtually, THANK YOU. With your generosity, a record $115,000 was raised during this philanthropic evening that benefits the Otsego Community Foundation. In...
Jan 3, 2022 | All News
A year ago we welcomed 2021 with open arms. Realistically, we knew all the challenges of 2020 wouldn’t instantly disappear. However, there was a glimmer of hope that with the turning of the calendar, the uncertainties would be in the shadows of new light. Our...
Dec 7, 2021 | All News
Now is a great time for giving. When you make a donation by December 31st to the Otsego Community Foundation, you aren’t just giving money—you’re creating positive impact that makes Otsego County better. Here are six ways to make the most of your year-end giving: 1....
Dec 7, 2021 | All News
Our team at the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) has the very special privilege of working with some of the area’s most generous people, assisting with their local philanthropy. “Most people know OCF grants touch many lives. But what is more on the down low is...
Dec 7, 2021 | All News
There will be a Grant Seekers information session at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, January 4th, in person in the upstairs meeting room of the Otsego County Library or via Zoom. This informational session is for nonprofits, educators and government agencies considering...
Nov 2, 2021 | All News
This summer, twelve Otsego County youths ages 11-16 participated in the the first Youth Shotgun Program at the Northland Sportsmen’s Club, funded by the Mark Brown Fund of the Otsego Community Foundation. The Mark Brown Fund was established by Mark’s friend...
Nov 2, 2021 | All News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact:Katie Wittenauer, katie@micollegeaccess.org, (517) 316-1713Grant funding will be used to establish community network for postsecondary access workLANSING, Mich. — Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has awarded a $20,000 Planning...
Nov 2, 2021 | All News
Over the past five years, the Otsego Community Foundation has experienced great growth. The workload both with gifts received and grants awarded has steadily increased, along with the community leadership initiatives. The board of directors has been monitoring the...
Nov 2, 2021 | All News
The Cares Act suspension of required minimum distribution (RMD) has not been extended into 2021. If you are 70 ½ and older, you can donate up to $100,000 in IRA assets directly to the Community Foundation without taking the distribution into taxable income....
