The Tuscola County Community Foundation (TCCF) is pleased to announce funding of the following grant projects within Tuscola County. We congratulate all on this recognition of your organization’s mission! Over $130,000 was awarded to the various nonprofit projects listed. Grant award checks were presented at TCCF’s Holiday Open House and Fall Grant Awards Ceremony on December 5, 2024, at the Arrowhead Golf & Grill in Caro, MI.
William A. and Ruth Janks Fund
Caro Area District Library | $630
Reusable supplies for story time with adults with disabilities
Rotary Club of Caro | $12,500
Public Art in Caro Community
Tuscola County Fair Association | $2,650
Upgrade Midway Hall Parking Lot Lighting
Caro Community Schools Drama Club | $8,200
Install Increased Lighting in Auditorium
Caro Baseball & Softball Federation | $10,000
Install Batting Cages
Reese High School | $3,000
Install High School & Youth Baseball Batting Cages
City of Caro Fire Department | $5,000
Purchase drone
Child Advocacy Center of Tuscola County | $2,680
Purchase Extended Warranty for Forensic Interview Recording Equipment
Thumb Blessing Boxes | $2,500
Build & Install Blessing Boxes in Tuscola County
TISD – DECA | $500
Purchase Credit Card Terminal
Cass River Greenway |$3,500
Assist with Kelly Rd, Cass City Access Point & Water Safety Program
Wrangler Training Center | $8,000
Purchase Wrestling Mat & Singlets
Tuscola Youth Gymnastics | $4,556
Purchase Four Carpet Foam Flex Rolls
Claude D. and Etta H. Andrews Fund
Kingston Elementary School | $1,300
Purchase Outdoor Seating in Courtyard
Reese Adventure Club | $4,640
Support Building Pole Barn to Store Club Equipment
Child Advocacy Center of Tuscola County | $2,680
Purchase Extended Warranty for Forensic Interview Recording Equipment
Tuscola Transition Network | $700
Support 11th Grade Transition Seminar
Tuscola Technology Center Nursing Careers| $4,000
Purchase Manikins, Torso Models and AED Trainer
Alvin “Butch” & Lorraine “Mutzie” Ortner Charitable Foundation
Tuscola Homeless Coalition | $2,500
Assist with Rent and Security Deposits
Kingston Elementary School | $1,300
Purchase Outdoor Seating in Courtyard
Rotary Club of Caro | $4,000
Public Art in Caro Community
Reese Adventure Club | $5,000
Support Building Pole Barn to Store Club Equipment
Kingston Elementary School Library | $400
Assist in Purchase of Rotating Book Stand
Village of Kingston Fire Department | $1,900
Purchase Helmet Safety Lights
TISD – Highland Pines | $500
Purchase Adaptive Toys and Games
Tuscola Youth Gymnastics | $5,000
Purchase Vault Table
Future Youth Involvement Fund
Millington Community Schools | $300
Purchase Volleyballs
Reese High School | $2,500
Install High School & Youth Baseball Batting Cages
Reese Adventure Club | $5,000
Support Building Pole Barn to Store Club Equipment
Kingston Elementary School | $500
Purchase Communication Radios for Outdoor Events
Caro Community Schools – Schall Elementary |$2,000
Purchase Books for Library; Library Cart; and Thermal Binding Machine Repair Kit
Unionville-Sebewaing Elementary School | $500
Support Accelerated Reading Program
Wrangler Training Center | $4,900
Purchase Wrestling Mat & Singlets
Tuscola Youth Gymnastics | $4,920
Purchase Mats for Bars
Cass City Public Schools | $2,000
Support Outdoor Environmental Education Program
Cass City Public Schools | $3,000
Support Development of Radio Recording Room
Kiwanis Club of Caro Area Fund
Great Start Tuscola’s Imagination Library |$1,000
Purchase Books for Caro Community Children From Birth to Age Five
McLaren Caro Region Auxiliary |$500
Purchase Caring Bears for Adolescent Patients
Thumb Area Center for the Arts
Unionville-Sebewaing Area Schools | $400
Provide Live Theatre Experience to Elementary Students
Rotary Club of Caro | $600
Public Art in Caro Community
Greater Millington Area Fund
Millington Community Center | $2,000
Parking Lot Repairs
Great Start Tuscola’s Imagination Library |$1,000
Purchase Books for Millington Community Children from Birth to Age Five
List Family Fund
Rotary Club of Caro | $1,300
Public Art in Caro Community
Don List Fund for Special Needs Children
TISD – Highland Pines | $400
Purchase Adapted Toys & Games
Healthy Youth-Health Seniors Fund
Fairgrove Global Methodist Church | $1,500
Purchase AED
Tuscola Technology Center Nursing Careers| $1,500
Purchase Manikins, Torso Models and AED Trainer