Since 1945, the Leelanau Township Community Foundation has aimed at enhancing lives and building community. Their mission involves funding programs and projects that benefit various segments of the community, focusing on the most vulnerable, including youth and elders, through their General Endowment Fund and other targeted programs.
The grant program by the Leelanau Township Community Foundation supports local nonprofit organizations through funds generated from its General Endowment Fund. The focus is on a wide range of areas including sustaining youth and elders, aiding education, healthcare, recreation, and the arts. The overarching goal is to enhance community life for all, paying special attention to its most vulnerable members. Additionally, the Youth Endowment Fund supports targeted grant-making programs aimed at benefiting youth within the community.