Community Foundation of Monroe County
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About Community Foundation of Monroe County
We serve as the intersection of awareness, generosity, and action. Our dream is a connected Monroe County where everyone thrives. The Community Foundation of Monroe County builds a thriving, inclusive community through the power of philanthropy by connecting donors with local causes.
Focus Areas
EducationHealthCommunity developmentArts & cultureEnvironment/sustainabilityScholarships
Who They Fund
children / elementary-age studentsseniors (nutrition programs)pregnant individualsnon-English-speaking / limited-English residents (need translation)local community residents (Tolan Square neighborhood)
About Community Foundation of Monroe County
A defining feature of Community Foundation of Monroe County’s recent giving is the size of its county-level public support: a $991,800 grant to the County of Monroe County of Monroe in 2025. That scale sits alongside a pattern of local, program-specific awards that support schools, health access, arts organizations, and neighborhood projects across Monroe County. The foundation’s work is anchored in place-based philanthropy, with all recent grants going to recipients in Michigan and a clear emphasis on Monroe County communities. Recent awards also show how the foundation combines broad community support with targeted initiatives. Monroe County ISD received $88,568 in 2025 for the CARE SOLICE PROGRAM, while Moving Milan Forward received $40,000 in 2024 for TOLAN SQUARE IMPROVE. Smaller grants support translation services, lifeguard training, mental health training, emergency assistance, and technology upgrades, reflecting a grantmaker that funds both direct services and capacity-building needs. Leadership is listed under Valerie Orr, and the foundation also serves as a scholarship administrator, connecting donors with local educational aid through multiple scholarship programs.
What Community Foundation of Monroe County Funds
Education appears through both school-based awards and scholarship support. Bedford Public Schools received $18,800 in 2024 for MUSIC EQUIPMENT, and Milan High School Tech Program received $13,800 in 2024 for TECH EQUIPMENT. The foundation also runs general and targeted scholarship programs for Monroe County students. Health and well-being are another major thread. Call for Backup received $35,000 in 2025 for MENTAL HEALTH TRAIN, Monroe Family YMCA received $25,000 in 2025 for LIFEGUARD TRAINING, and Promedica received $8,000 in 2024 for PREGNANCY PROGRAM. A separate public-health line shows support for health testing, senior nutrition, and body-safety education. Arts, enrichment, and accessibility also appear in the grant list. River Raisin Centre for the Arts received funding in both 2024 and 2025, and Milan Area Schools - Symons Pto received awards for FINE ARTS PROGRAM. Monroe Puente - Monroe City Church was funded for TRANSLATION SERVICES, showing support for language access in the local community.
How Community Foundation of Monroe County Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$1.3M
Total Assets
$17.8M
Total Revenue
$2.9M
Total Expenses
$2.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $8K and $19K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$19K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
VALERIE ORR
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