A year ago we welcomed 2021 with open arms. Realistically, we knew all the challenges of 2020 wouldn’t instantly disappear. However, there was a glimmer of hope that with the turning of the calendar, the uncertainties would be in the shadows of new light. Our...
Now is a great time for giving. When you make a donation by December 31st to the Otsego Community Foundation, you aren’t just giving money—you’re creating positive impact that makes Otsego County better. Here are six ways to make the most of your year-end giving: 1....
Our team at the Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) has the very special privilege of working with some of the area’s most generous people, assisting with their local philanthropy. “Most people know OCF grants touch many lives. But what is more on the down low is...
There will be a Grant Seekers information session at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, January 4th, in person in the upstairs meeting room of the Otsego County Library or via Zoom. This informational session is for nonprofits, educators and government agencies considering...
This summer, twelve Otsego County youths ages 11-16 participated in the the first Youth Shotgun Program at the Northland Sportsmen’s Club, funded by the Mark Brown Fund of the Otsego Community Foundation. The Mark Brown Fund was established by Mark’s friend...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact:Katie Wittenauer, katie@micollegeaccess.org, (517) 316-1713Grant funding will be used to establish community network for postsecondary access workLANSING, Mich. — Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) has awarded a $20,000 Planning...
Over the past five years, the Otsego Community Foundation has experienced great growth. The workload both with gifts received and grants awarded has steadily increased, along with the community leadership initiatives. The board of directors has been monitoring the...
The Cares Act suspension of required minimum distribution (RMD) has not been extended into 2021. If you are 70 ½ and older, you can donate up to $100,000 in IRA assets directly to the Community Foundation without taking the distribution into taxable income....
What is Up North Impact? We are an active giving circle under the umbrella of the Otsego Community Foundation aimed at gathering people who are interested in getting involved in philanthropy and engaging them in the community through group volunteering events,...
In 1985, Scott and Janice Lampert relocated to Gaylord from Denver. The move was inspired by a job transfer for Scott, a petroleum engineer with NICOR Drilling Company. The young couple was up for an adventure that would most likely be a sojourn or temporary...
