Naomi Fletcher, President
14684 25-75 Road
Rapid River, MI 49878
Tel: 906-399-2815
Email: Naomi.fletcher54@gmail.com
The Mission of the Foundation is to provide educational resources to an many members and charitable organizations as possible, as well as to support health and wellness. Interest free loans are available for Grange members to attend Universities, Colleges, and/or Trade Schools of their choice. Funds are also available for Grange Department Directors' programs including support for Youth Leadership and Promotion, Junior Activities, Family Activities, Lecturer’s Activities, Deaf Awareness Projects, and Community Service Projects.
The Foundation is supported by donations from Granges and by individuals who believe in the program. Additional funds are also gained from investments made by the Foundation Board of Directors.
A permanent Endowment Fund has been established from which only the interest earned is used for Foundation activities. Donations can be made directly to the endowment fund. In addition one-half of all general donations are credited to the fund. Establishment of this fund assures a continued support in the future of the Foundation programs.
Donations to the Foundation are tax deductible, as the Foundation is incorporated as a 501(c)3 non-profit entity. Donations can be made to commemorate the lives of
deceased friends, family, and Grange brethren. It is also suggested that donations can be made on special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, etc. The Foundation can also be named as a beneficiary in a will or trust, and can accept real estate and personal property donations. Your donations to the Michigan State Grange Foundation will be gratefully acknowledged and your support will be appreciated by the many benefactors that receive support from Foundation programs.
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026 GRANGE NEWS
The Foundation has now approved a scholarship for any individual seeking higher knowledge, eitherin a formal college setting, vocational education or trade school. Applications are available on the
Michigan State Grange website in the Foundation section. The number of scholarships and award
amount will be determined each year based on the amount of interest earned from the American National Annuity. We will also continue with Student Loans. If you or someone you know would like to apply, please do so BEFORE June 1 to allow time to prepare applications for the Scholarship Judging.
Your continuing support of the Foundation enables us to provide funding for not only educational
opportunities, but assists the State Grange in covering costs of mailings and program expenses incurred
by select Officers and Directors at state sessions.
The next Foundation meeting will be January 18, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via zoom.
Thank you. And Happy New Year!
FOUNDATION
MARCH/APRIL 2026 GRANGE NEWS
‘tis the season when students seeking higher education are preparing applications for scholarships and grants. I’d like to encourage you to provide the new Roland and Beulah Winter Memorial Scholarship application to your high schools, vocational schools and community or state colleges and universities, as well as students in your Grange. You can find the application on the MSG website in the Foundation section. While we do not know how many or how much each scholarship will be yet, applications must be submitted no later than June 1 to the Secretary, Jackie Bishop. The award(s) will be based onthe interest earned from one of the annuities held by the Foundation and will be determined at the July Foundation meeting. Scholarships are available to any student of any age seeking higher education in either a degree or vocational program, or wishing to continue their studies.
The Student Loan program is also available, with $1,000 awarded to a student seeking higher education.
The loan is interest free, and is to be repaid within one year following completion of a degree or certificate. A
Grange sponsors the individual receiving the loan.
We’d like to thank those over this last year who have memorialized their family members with contributions to the Foundation. Your continued support assures the Foundation’s programs are funded in a meaningful way.