More than $68,000 worth of strictly local scholarships were presented to South Haven High School seniors at Senior Awards night on May 28, 2026. This includes up to twenty-four scholarships that students applied for through a single online application process. Those scholarships came from local endowments, local businesses, local organizations and individuals from around the Read More
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South Haven Area Community Foundation Announces $125,233 in 2026 Community Grants
Grant recipients gathered on June 1st at South Haven City Hall toreceive their checks – Photo Credit Tom Renner[/caption]The South Haven Area Community Foundation (SHACF) is proud to announce the distribution of $125,233 in grant awards to 21 local organizations whose work strengthens quality of life across the South Haven area. These grants reflect the Read More
The 2025 Annual Report is now available to Review
The 2025 Annual Report is now available for review. Please click the link below to view. SHACF 2025 Annual Report
South Haven Area Community Foundation awards $43,000 in scholarships to SHHS Seniors for 2025
The South Haven Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce we have awarded $43,000 in scholarships to the following SHHS seniors to support their attendance to their chosen colleges and universities in 2025. We congratulate them on their achievements and wish them all the best as they begin their collegiate journey. These scholarships are made Read More
South Haven Area Community Foundation awards more than $142,000 to area non-profits for the 2025 grant cycle
The South Haven Area Community Foundation is excited to announce the 2025 Grants. More than $142,000 has been awarded to these non-profit organizations who help to support our community’s social, educational, and safety needs. Please consider using the link below to donate to our foundation so we can continue our efforts in supporting the amazing Read More
Foundation Launches $45K Match Campaign for Improvements to Michigan Maritime Museum
Michigan Maritime Museum and “Launching a Legacy” capital campaign, visit www.michiganmaritimemuseum.org/launching-a-legacy/ >>> SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. June 25, 2021. The Greater South Haven Area Community Foundation is launching it’s second matching grant fundraising campaign to support funding of the planned expansion at one of South Haven’s most iconic attractions, the Michigan Maritime Museum. From now until Read More
Project CURB
This beautification project at South Haven High School was helped along by a Project Curb grant from 2020. Project CURB aims to orchestrate, sponsor and execute annual outdoor beautification projects at each school within the SHPS district.
Why do non-profits need endowment funds?
Donations made to endowment funds help produce stable annual funds for non-profit organizations. Endowments serve as the financial bedrock, taking the pressure off organizations who previously relied solely on donations. In addition, endowments can provide the funds to promote fundraising efforts leading to increased contributions and benefits to the community they support.
