Fostering a community of philanthropy

For good. Forever.

The next generation of philanthropists are committed to building a brighter future in south Berrien and Cass Counties of Southwest Michigan for years to come.

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When you are ready to make a lasting impact on your community, the Community Foundation is here to help. Your gift, combined with those from other caring individuals, can multiply the positive effect on our region for generations. We have a variety of options to help you make the impact you want to see in your community:

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Who We Are

The Michigan Gateway Community Foundation is a multifaceted, philanthropic organization leading the way to positive change.

We initiate, protect, nurture and create philanthropic efforts focused on everlasting positive impact in our local communities within South Berrien and Cass Counties.

An Impact you can see.

Our grantees are changing lives throughout our service area. From education to health & wellness and culture, MGCF is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the quality of life in our local communities.

Impact Stories
Three smiling people standing behind a window decorated with Christmas lights, with a woman on the right holding a device.
A group of people attending a presentation in a conference room, sitting at round tables with blue table settings and a flower centerpiece. A woman is speaking at a podium with a large screen displaying a presentation titled 'Year in Review'.
Two people smiling at the camera, wearing matching black t-shirts with a logo that says 'Buchanan Promise', holding signs with the same logo, inside a building with a brick wall and an open door.
Outdoor concert in a park with a stage, audience seated on chairs, and a pavilion on the left under a partly cloudy sky.
A simple black icon of a person with a plus sign above them, accompanied by a blue button with white text that reads 'ABOUT US'.
Black graduation cap with a blue banner underneath that reads 'SCHOLARSHIPS' in white letters.
A black hand holding a heart-shaped object with a button labeled "DONATE/GIVE" in blue and white at the bottom.
Illustration of three hands stacked together, symbolizing teamwork and support, with a blue banner beneath that reads 'VOLUNTEER' in white text.
A black logo featuring a stylized deer head with antlers, next to large uppercase letters 'B' and 'B' that form a silhouette. Below the logo, there is a blue rounded rectangle containing the white text 'BUCHANAN PROMISE'.
Icon of a certificate with a ribbon, overlaid with a blue oval featuring the word 'GRANTS' in white capital letters.
An emblem with a globe surrounded by stylized human figures and hearts, with the text "YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL (YAC)" underneath.
A graphic with a wallet and dollar signs representing financial investment, and a blue banner with white text that says 'Kickstart to Career'.

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