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Your Community FoundationOur Mission
Activate Generosity for a Strong Community
The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) is a nonprofit organization created by and for the people of our community. We help meet critical local needs by collaborating with donors and nonprofits serving Otsego county, managing permanent funds, and awarding purposeful grants. We magnify your generosity and impact and ensure that charitable funds are directed where they matter most. Our services cover the entire county and all fields of interest including Arts and Culture, Conservation, Community and Economic Development, Health and Human Services, Education and Youth Initiatives.
Ultimately, our efforts help fill forests with trees, minds with knowledge, youth with dreams, workforce with skills, society with art & culture, pantries with food, communities with connections, and hearts with that joyful feeling of making a difference.
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Beginning in 2024, we transitioned from a traditional annual report to sharing updates throughout the year in Foundation Matters, our monthly newsletter. This approach allows us to provide more timely information about our grants, community impact, and the work of our fundholders and nonprofit partners.
Whether you're learning about us for the first time or have been connected to our foundation for years, our Foundation Matters archive is the best place to see what we've been up to and how philanthropy is making a difference across Otsego County.
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Board of Directors
The operations of the Otsego Community Foundation are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of community members.
OCF Staff
The work of the Otsego Community Foundation is carried out by a dedicated staff team committed to serving donors, nonprofits, and our community every day.
Youth Advisory Committee
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) is a group of student representatives from Otsego County high school districts and adult advisors from the schools and the Otsego Community Foundation.
The Otsego Career Access Network seeks to connect every individual in Otsego County with access to opportunities for advanced training and education. Efforts are guided by local leadership team members who commit to regularly measuring progress in pursuit of four goals Click the button below to learn more.
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Get In Touch
Location: 316 W Main Street, Gaylord, MI 49735
Mailing Address: PO Box 344, Gaylord, MI 49734
Telephone: (989) 731-0597
Email: info@otsegofoundation.org
Hours: T-TH: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. (M & F by appt.)