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
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Community-Wide Giving Fund
The Community Impact Fund supports the most pressing and emerging needs across Marinette and Menominee Counties. By providing flexible, unrestricted support, this fund allows the M&M Area Community Foundation to respond thoughtfully, invest strategically, and strengthen our community today and for generations to come.

Menominee
Investing directly in Menominee—supporting local nonprofits, programs, and initiatives that strengthen the community today and into the future.

Marinette
Investing in the heart of Marinette—supporting local nonprofits, programs, and projects that strengthen our community today and for generations to come.

Comunity Collaboration & Capacity Building
Strengthening organizations and partnerships through collaboration, shared learning, and resources that build long-term community capacity.

Substance Abuse Prevention & Recovery
Strengthening programs that support prevention, recovery, and long-term well-being for individuals and families in our community.

Emergency Services
Supporting emergency services that keep our communities safe, prepared, and resilient.

Arts & Culture
Support for arts and culture enriches community life by fostering creativity, preserving local heritage, and bringing people together through shared experiences.

Health & Wellness
Supporting physical, mental, and emotional well-being through programs that promote prevention, care, and long-term community health.

Women & Girls
Supporting opportunities that empower women and girls through education, leadership, health, and economic stability—strengthening families and communities.

Peshtigo Giving Fund
Supporting projects, programs, and organizations that strengthen the Peshtigo area—ensuring local generosity stays local and responds to community needs.

Crivitz Giving Fund
Empowering the Crivitz area through local giving that supports community priorities, today and for the future.

Youth & Education
Supporting young people through education, enrichment, and opportunities that help them learn, grow, and thrive—today and into the future.
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Executive Director
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BJ Stupak Memorial Fund Awards $25,000 to Support Healthy Youth Coalition
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 Marinette and Menominee Counties.
Foundation Awards Over $90,000 in Fall Grants; More Than $880,000 Distributed Across Marinette & Menominee Counties in 2025
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) has announced the distribution of more than $90,000 through its Fall 2025 Grant Cycle, supporting a wide range of nonprofit programs and community initiatives across Marinette and Menominee Counties



