Founded in 1988, the Cadillac Area Community Foundation is dedicated to creating a permanent philanthropic endowment for the Cadillac Area. It aims to serve the community by receiving gifts from various sources to support charitable activities through grants and technical assistance. The Foundation emphasizes philanthropy, stewardship, and leadership to enhance community resources to meet citizens' needs. It seeks to develop endowments for future challenges, offer expertise to donors, manage philanthropic funds, support local nonprofits, and act as a catalyst for philanthropy in the community.
The Missaukee Area Community Foundation Trustee Grant aims to support nonprofit groups and organizations with a 501(c)(3) status that propose programs or projects benefiting the quality of life for Missaukee County residents. The foundation values contributions that significantly impact service delivery in the area. Grants are awarded across six general areas: culture and the arts, economic development, education, environment and recreation, health, and human services. The overarching goal is to foster quality of life improvements through creative and innovative programs.