For Lenawee’s health, happiness, and hope.
Now and forever.

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

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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

2025 Annual Celebration

Caring hearts build strong communities. The people of the Lenawee community display profound care throughout the entire year. The Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF) continually celebrates donors, volunteers, community members, past award recipients, and everyone who shares their hearts, assets, skills, or time to build a better Lenawee. LCF’s Annual Celebration brings together local individuals, organizations, [...]

West Maumee Street Fire Response Fund: DDA and LCF Matching Funds up to $10,000 for Relief to those Affected by Devastating Downtown Adrian Fire

ADRIAN, Mich., Mar. 18, 2025 – The Downtown Adrian Main Street Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Board of directors has set up a fund with the Lenawee Community Foundation (LCF) for the residents and business owners that were affected by the fire located at 115, 117, 121, and 123 West Maumee Street. An initial $5,000 has […]

Lenawee Imagination Library Drive Through to Donate Event!

Support childhood literacy in Lenawee County! Join the Lenawee Imagination Library Drive-Through Donation Event. Date: Wednesday, March 19Time: 1-3 PMLocation: Lenawee Community Foundation, 1440 W. Maumee, Adrian Drive through to donate and wave to beloved children’s book characters as they thank you for your support! Every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar by Midwest Energy & [...]

Shop+Give

Support the Lenawee Community Foundation while you shop. Choose the Lenawee Community Foundation as your charity when you shop with Kroger.

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