Kiwanis Foundation of Traverse City
Mission: To build and grow an endowment fund that will provide support to organizations in our community that result in the improvement of the lives of children following the Kiwanis International's goal to improve this quality of life in children worldwide.
Vision: To impove the lives of children and youth in our community following the Kiwanis International's goals.
Giving Opportunities: The Kiwanis Foundation of Traverse City is a separate entity from the Kiwanis Club of Traverse City. The Kiwanis Foundation is a federally incorporated entity that is tax-exempt under IRS regulation 501(c)3. This separation from the Kiwanis Club (501(c)4) allows for philanthropic support following IRS guidelines for donations. The Kiwanis Foundation of Traverse City welcomes all gifts via annual and estate gifts to build the endowment. Contact the Kiwanis Foundation President to obtain information on the spending policy and guidelines for grants.
Grant Application: Contact the President of the Kiwanis Foundation of Traverse City to obtain a grant application and guidelines for potential grant recipients.
Kiwanis Foundation of Traverse City P.O. Box 864 Traverse City, MI 49685
www.kiwaniscluboftraversecity.org
| 2023 | Kids on the Go | $1,700 for new facility equipment at NMC |
| 2023 | Chill Out for Winter Safety | $3,600 for helmets for winter sports |
| 2022 | Norte | $5,500 for bikes for the Bike Safety program |
| 2021 | Newtons Road | $4,500 STEM Kits - (Science Technology Engineering Math) |
| 2020 | No grant - Pandemic | |
| 2019 | PoWeR Book Bags | $4,800 Book Giveaway supporting Blair Elementary School |
| 2018 | CHS Drug Free Coalition | $6,500 Youth Summit and Youth Liason Expansion - Kingsley, St. Francis and Grand Traverse Academy High Schools. |