Our Mission:
We connect people who care with causes that matter, bringing HEALTH, HAPPINESS, and HOPE to our community, now and forever.
Our Vision:
In partnership with donors, the Lenawee Community Foundation is recognized as a leader and catalyst, improving the quality of life for everyone in Lenawee County, ensuring our community is safe, viable, and thriving.
Invest in Community
Contribute to the collective effort or start your own fund.
Apply for Funding
Grants and scholarships support nonprofits and students.
Community Funds
A Community Fund is established to provide flexible, unrestricted funds that can be used to meet the greatest needs and opportunities in Lenawee County when needed. All donations to a Community Fund are pooled and invested by the Community Foundation. Then we identify organizations through our community engagement work and invest in organizations, when it’s needed most, to make the greatest impact across our county
Lenawee Cares Campaign
Every fall we kick off the annual Lenawee Cares campaign, which provides all of our residents and local employees with an opportunity to contribute to local nonprofits. Learn more about this exciting campaign that typically raises over $500,000 each year.
Recent News
Who Inspires You? Nominate Them for a Lenawee Community Foundation Award
ADRIAN, Mich., Oct. 1, 2025 The Lenawee Community Foundation is seeking nominations for three awards that will be presented at its Annual Celebration next spring. The awards are: The Lenawee Leadership Award, the Stubnitz Award, and the Incito Award. These honors shine a light on neighbors whose leadership, service, and generosity strengthen Lenawee. “Each nomination [...]
Lenawee Cares 2025–26 Campaign Kickoff on September 18
ADRIAN, Mich., Sept. 9, 2025 The Lenawee Community Foundation will officially launch the 2025–2026 Lenawee Cares campaign on Thursday, September 18, 2025. A Facebook Live campaign kickoff at 6:15 p.m. will be open to the public and broadcast on the Foundation’s Facebook page. Lenawee Cares Committee Chair Haley Entmaa, who will lead the live event, [...]
The Clinton Area Fund Accepting 2025 Grant Applications
ADRIAN, Mich., Aug. 29, 2025 The Clinton Area Fund, a fund of the Lenawee Community Foundation, is now accepting grant applications. Non-profit organizations in Clinton may apply for grants up to $500 for local projects. Grant awards will be considered for projects that meet the following requirements: The project must demonstrate community value The submission [...]
Shop+Give
Support the Lenawee Community Foundation while you shop. Choose the Lenawee Community Foundation as your charity when you shop with Kroger.
