The Central Montcalm Community Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in the Central Montcalm area by providing grants through funds gathered from gifts, bequests, and estates. These grants are designed with the specific purpose of supporting various agencies, institutions, and charitable organizations to ensure the long-term benefit of the Central Montcalm community. The foundation's efforts focus on the use of annual earnings from permanent endowments, with the core principle that the principal amount is preserved indefinitely, ensuring continual support for the local community.
The foundation provides funding from the earnings of permanent endowed funds, focusing on the specific intent of each fund while preserving the principal. It addresses unanticipated community needs and covers administrative costs through non-endowed funds, raised via events and designated contributions. The grant program includes several scholarships in memory or honor of individuals, supporting diverse educational and athletic pursuits for Central Montcalm graduates, such as the Dr. Victor Beal Jr. Scholarship, Ronald R. Burkholder Athletic and Educational Scholarship, and the William J. Seiter, Jr., Ph.D. Endowment Fund. These scholarships cater to students demonstrating community involvement, academic excellence, and participation in athletics, among other criteria.