Marinette, WI— The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) is honored to announce the creation of the Jakob Bowerman Memorial Scholarship Fund, a permanent endowment established to celebrate and preserve the legacy of 13-year-old Jakob Bowerman, who tragically...
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BJ Stupak Memorial Fund Awards $25,000 to Support Healthy Youth Coalition
Menominee, MI – January 6, 2026 – The M&M Area Community Foundation is proud to announce a $25,000 grant from the BJ Stupak Memorial Fund to the Healthy Youth Coalition (HYC), providing critical support for youth prevention, leadership, and service efforts across...
Applications Open for Youth Board of Directors Members
Marinette, WI / Menominee, MI – November 11, 2025 — The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) is inviting local high school students to apply for a unique leadership opportunity — to serve as the Youth Board Member on the Foundation’s Board of Directors. This...
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...
SCHOLARSHIIPS AVAILABLE
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) continues to help make education more accessible for students by providing significant funding through scholarships. Several new Funds which provide scholarships have been established at the Foundation by community...
MCDONALD FAMILY ANNOUNCES THE FINAL LYLE MCDONALD MEMORIAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
The McDonald Family, with deep appreciation and nostalgia, announces the culmination of a 15-year philanthropic journey with the upcoming 2024 Lyle “Chummy” McDonald Memorial Hockey Tournament. This final chapter will serve as a grand celebration of community spirit,...
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MINI-GRANT PROGRAM
The M&M Area Community Foundation will again be offering mini-grants throughout 2024. Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for up to $750 for projects or programs which benefit communities across Marinette and Menominee Counties. Additional details...
NEW HIGLEY FIELD COURT FUND
The Marinette Menominee Pickleball Association has established a Special Project Fund with the M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) to support the renovation of Higley Field in Marinette. The goal is to raise $80,000 to repair cracks on the existing asphalt...
NATIONAL FAMILY AND COMMUNITY DAY
National Family and Community Day is celebrated each year on September 26th. In recognition of this day, the M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) wants to recognize and thank all the individuals, families and businesses who have donated to the Future Fund...
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH SUPPORTS THE FUTURE FUND
Zion Lutheran Church of Marinette has pledged its support for local youth by making a $24,000 multi-year donation to the M&M Area Community Foundation’s (MMACF) Future Fund children’s savings account program. The contribution from Zion Church is on behalf of the...









