MENOMINEE, MI – The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) is pleased to announce the opening of its Fall 2025 Grant Cycle, beginning October 1 and running through the end of the month. This annual opportunity allows nonprofit and resource organizations serving...
Ashley Berken
M&M Area Community Foundation Awards Over $174,000 in Scholarships to Local Students
MENOMINEE, MI – May 23, 2025 — The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) is proud to announce the conclusion of its 2025 scholarship season, awarding a total of $174,340 to students across Marinette and Menominee Counties. This year’s awards...
Now More Than Ever: Our Nonprofits Need Us
This is not a crisis looming on the horizon. It’s already here. In the past several weeks, the M&M Area Community Foundation has heard directly from nonprofit partners across Marinette and Menominee Counties who are concerned, some even overwhelmed, by what...
New Scholarship Fund Honors Menominee Native and Renowned Scientist
MENOMINEE, MI — The M&M Area Community Foundation is proud to announce the establishment of the Alan Kozikowski Scholarship Fund, a new charitable fund created by Menominee High School alumnus and internationally respected scientist, Dr. Alan P. Kozikowski,...
Women’s Giving Circle Relaunches Queen Marinette Award – Nominations Now Open
MARINETTE & MENOMINEE, CO. – The Women’s Giving Circle of Marinette & Menominee Counties, a fund of the M&M Area Community Foundation, is proud to announce the relaunch of the Queen Marinette Award. This prestigious honor recognizes an inspirational...
2024 Year in Review + 2025 Vision
Menominee, MI — The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) celebrates a transformative year in 2024, marked by impactful community initiatives, dynamic leadership, and the creation of innovative funds. Through collaboration and generosity, the Foundation continues...
Fall Grant Cycle Kicks Off Sept. 1st
Marinette, WI – The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) is excited to announce that our Fall Grant Cycle will open on September 1, 2024. Local nonprofits and community organizations are invited to apply for funding to support their initiatives and projects...
Berken Named New MMACF Executive Director
The Marinette & Menominee Area Community Foundation (MMACF) is pleased to announce local resident Ashley Berken as its new Executive Director. “It’s great to have Ashley join the foundation team,” MMACF Board President Kerry Delgoffe said. “She has extensive...
GRANTS AVAILABLE
The M&M Area Community Foundation’s (MMACF) Spring Grant Cycle will be open from May 1st – 10th. Nonprofits across Marinette and Menominee Counties are encouraged to answer questions on a Letter of Intent detailing their outreach, established partnerships,...
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ASKS FOR SUPPORT
April is Sponsorship Month! Sponsorships range from $500 to $5,000 and provide operational support for the M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF). Benefits to Sponsors include recognition at Foundation events as well as press announcements and social...
Paula Gruszynski Announces Resignation
After nearly a decade of dedicated service, Paula Gruszynski, Executive Director of the M&M Area Community Foundation, has announced her resignation. Gruszynski took the helm of the Foundation in February of 2015 and has since steered it with unwavering dedication...
TEACHER INCENTIVE PROGRAM
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) has again partnered with Peshtigo National Bank on a “Teacher Incentive Program”. This innovative program provides grants to teachers who include financial literacy in their student's curriculum. School staff...