Hunters Helping Lenawee Golf Outing returns September 27 to help put local venison on the tables of neighbors in need
ADRIAN, Mich., Aug. 31, 2026 – Hunters Helping Lenawee, a program of The Lenawee Community Foundation, will host its Fourth Annual Golf Outing on Sunday, September 27, at the Tecumseh Golf Club. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start.
A “big” inheritance may not be all financial
Welcome to the Great Wealth Transfer! This much-cited era, happening right now, is reportedly the time when trillions of dollars will pass from one generation to the next over the coming decades in various forms, ranging from cash and stock to real estate and business interests.
Lenawee YOUTH Council will begin accepting 2026 grant applications Tuesday, Sept. 1
ADRIAN, Mich., Aug. 19, 2026 – The Lenawee YOUTH Council (LYC), a program of the Lenawee Community Foundation, will begin accepting grant applications from youth groups and organizations in Lenawee County on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. Grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to support local projects that benefit youth.
From success to significance: Opportunities after a major financial milestone
Life’s big milestones cover a lot of ground! Some are deeply personal, such as welcoming a grandchild, retiring after a long career, or celebrating a significant birthday. Other milestones are financial: selling a business, receiving an inheritance, exercising stock options, selling a valuable piece of real estate, or realizing a financial gain following an initial public offering involving stock you’ve owned for years.
The Clinton Area Fund accepting 2026 grant applications beginning Tuesday, August 25
ADRIAN, Mich., Aug. 17, 2026 – The Clinton Area Fund, a fund of the Lenawee Community Foundation, will begin accepting grant applications on August 25, 2026. Non-profit organizations in Clinton may apply for grants up to $500 for local projects. The Clinton Area Fund of Lenawee County was established in 2008, when the Lenawee Community […]
Early birds, “bunching,” and planning for year-end
When “back to school” enters your vocabulary, you know the rest of the year will go by in a flash! That’s why it’s important to check in on your charitable goals for 2026 before fall gets into full swing. Otherwise, you may find yourself scrambling to synchronize tax planning, financial planning, and gifts to favorite nonprofits.
Checking in on your charitable plan
Just as life changes over time, so do the people, causes, and community priorities we care about. Taking time to revisit your charitable plans can help ensure your generosity continues to reflect your values while making a meaningful difference in Lenawee County.
Charitable Giving: Ten Ways Teens Can Get Involved
At the Lenawee Community Foundation, we are honored to work with families across multiple generations. One of the most meaningful conversations we have is about helping children and grandchildren discover the joy of giving. Many parents and grandparents hope to pass along more than financial assets. They want to share their values, inspire generosity, and cultivate a lifelong commitment to community.
Closer to home: Steps to move your donor-advised fund to the Lenawee Community Foundation
At the Lenawee Community Foundation, we work with individuals and families who want to support the causes they care about most. Sometimes we meet with donors who have already begun their charitable giving journey by establishing a donor-advised fund at a national charitable sponsor or commercial provider.
Applications open July 1 for the V.C. and Velma Knight Memorial Fund grants supporting basic needs, health, and human services in Lenawee County
The Lenawee Community Foundation is honored to continue the work V.C. and Velma Knight began, and grateful to their daughter Marilyn for preserving and extending their commitment to building a stronger, more compassionate community.