What's an Endowment Fund?
The Coleman Community Schools' Endowment Fund, is available through generous donations of community members like you to support Coleman students and projects or programs directly related to our students.
The Endowment Fund is held at the Midland Area Community Foundation but managed by the CCS Endowment Committee (pictured ). Up to 5% of donations are available annually toward the project applications, while the remainder of the funding builds interest and remains available in perpetuity, ensuring there will be funding for great ideas far into the future. Interest earned for all of these funds individually is higher because the Community Foundation holds so many Endowment Funds across the county. It's a win-win situation!
2024-2025
You can also drop off/mail a check made out to "Midland Area Community Foundation" at the Coleman Schools' Board Office: 4823 N Coleman Schools Dr., Coleman, MI 48618.
Add the Give Local Midland event to your calendar! This is the biggest fundraiser for the Endowment Fund. It is a totally online, 24-hr event that takes place annually on the second Tuesday in May.
We sincerely thank you in advance for your donation. Your generous support will provide opportunities to our students that will help them to keep growing for the future!
Current Endowment Fund Committee Members: (Left to right) Natalie Kalitta, Donnie Thomas, Kapre Lynch, Athena Brown, Caili Lewis, Nicole Burd, Jennifer McCormack, Emily Burgess (Not pictured) Donna Babcock, Carolyn Whitmore
Applications are currently closed: Check again in November 2025!
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Applications for funds can be submitted by advisors, teachers and community members working directly with our kids. Proposed projects may relate to academics, social-emotional/behavioral topics, or daily and extracurricular programming.
The Endowment Fund Committee reviews applications and votes to approve projects and distribute funds. The Endowment Fund Committee is made up of Student Board Representatives, community members, parents and staff members. The Committee takes applications twice a year in November and February and makes the final determination on approved projects.