P.O. Box 995                             Baldwin, MI 49304 231.745.4601 http://lccfmichigan.org/

Message from the President

Reflecting on the past year, my thoughts turn first to our benevolent donors. Despite the pervasive negative news and dire predictions which ushered in 2009, we faced the year with a positive attitude. We are fortunate to have such giving friends of the LCCF. The charitable gifts allow the LCCF to make grants. These grants enrich the lives of Lake County citizens. One of my hopes, from the result of the grants we make to our applicants, is helping pass a passion of giving back or “paying it forward” from generation to generation. The donor is the key to LCCF’s success throughout the years. Continued growth in assets and grants has occured despite economic pressures.

Donors have the opportunity of giving to the General Fund or to the various established endowments. The General Fund enables us to make unrestricted grants in the areas of education, health, human services, community development and cultural activities. Our many established endowments, reflecting a specific need a donor wishes to fulfill, are growing and are allowing us to make awards to non profits fitting the donor’s wishes with in the specific area.

Margaret Mead once said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” Our donors are certainly “thoughtful, committed” citizens, concerned for the betterment of Lake County. Thank you for your unselfish giving in 2009 and enriching all of our lives.

LCCF accomplishments for 2009 include: the successful completion of the new LCCF Brown Trout Logo, two successful $20,000 Challenge grants benefiting the Baldwin Promise, the funding of the newly established College Fund of the LCCF, and a 2009 grant cycle that distributed more than $50,000 in grant monies.

The LCCF board continues to put considerable thought into how the financial and economic environment is changing. We remain committed and vigilant to face new challenges and opportunities. The LCCF Board will continue to enhance our strategic plan. This plan allows the Foundation to be responsive to the needs of our community. The strategic plan also improves our continued development, benefits our ability to function successfully, and remain focused on our mission.

Please take time to read this annual report and see the exciting items from the past year. Thank you for being a part of the success. We, as a community, are changing the world through the opportunities and programs that are made possible with your generosity.

Warm regards,
Jane A. Allison
Chairperson, Lake County Community Foundation

Click here to dowload a copy of the 2009 LCCF Annual Report to the Community

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