Local Giving
That Keeps Growing
A single gift can help meet a need today. When that gift becomes part of an endowment, it can continue supporting St. Johns for generations. The St. Johns Area Community Fund brings local donors together to support projects, programs, and organizations that make our community a better place to live, work, grow, and visit. Community fund funding helps turn generosity into grants for local needs while creating a lasting source of support for the future. Unlike an organization focused on one specific cause, the Fund can respond to many different needs throughout the St. Johns area—from public spaces and youth opportunities to accessibility improvements, food assistance, arts, recreation, and other projects that strengthen community life.
The Funds
We have two types of Funds: Endowment Funds and Current Use Funds
Endowment Gifts are invested to provide a steady stream of income to be used for grants or operations in the future, forever. Endowment giving lets us offer our community the kind of lasting love and legacy we hope to leave our own family. Some may call it “giving back” for all we have been given during our time here.
Endowment donations may be designated for non-specific projects called General use or specific projects that benefit children and youth through the Children’s Endowment Fund. Sometimes, donors may wish to be recognized by creating their own legacy through a Named Endowment Fund.
Planting Something That Will Keep Growing
An endowment gift is a lasting investment in the place you call home. The principal remains invested, while annual distributions help support meaningful projects year after year.
That gift may one day help create a safer park, provide opportunities for young people, improve accessibility, strengthen a non-profit, or bring a new community idea to life.
You may contribute through:
- A one-time or recurring donation
- A memorial or honorary gift
- A named fund
- A will or trust
- A retirement account or other estate-planning gift
The legacy you leave isn’t measured by what you keep—it’s measured by the opportunities you create for others. Whether your gift supports today’s community needs or generations to come, your generosity helps St. Johns continue to grow. Call 989-224-7823 to learn how you can become part of that story.
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