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 grant program guided by the Cadillac Area Community Foundation focuses on supporting a wide range of charitable activities within the community. These activities span across neighborhoods, health and social services, cultural organizations, educational institutions, youth organizations, economic development projects, and various community groups. The foundation operates by channeling the philanthropic impact toward local nonprofit organizations, aiming to make the Cadillac Area a better place to live. Through its grants and technical assistance, the foundation encourages philanthropy, charitable giving, and the development of permanent endowments, thereby addressing today's needs and preparing for future challenges.