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
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 [...]
Lenawee YOUTH Council now accepting 2025 grant applications
ADRIAN, Mich., Aug. 28, 2025 The Lenawee YOUTH Council (LYC), a program of the Lenawee Community Foundation, is now accepting grant applications from youth groups and organizations in Lenawee County. Grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to support local projects that benefit youth. To be considered, projects must: Demonstrate community value and build [...]
Lenawee Community Foundation achieves recertification by Council on Foundations for National Standards of U.S. Community Foundations
ADRIAN, Mich., July 10, 2025 After a thorough review process, the Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF) has been recertified by the Council on Foundations, meeting the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. This prestigious accreditation acknowledges the highest philanthropic standards for operational quality, donor services, integrity, and accountability. It distinguishes accredited community foundations as leaders in [...]
Shop+Give
Support the Lenawee Community Foundation while you shop. Choose the Lenawee Community Foundation as your charity when you shop with Kroger.
