The Branch County Community Foundation was established in 1991 by a group of visionary leaders from local Rotary clubs who saw the need for a community foundation supported by donors from all walks of life. They realized that a strong community based organization could help those in need and create a legacy of caring for the future of our communities. The five local Rotaries gave initial gifts totaling $50,000.

The Community Foundation has grown to its present size because of gifts and bequests from hundreds of individuals, families, organizations, and corporations. Today the Community Foundation has total permanent assets of over $5 million!

Our mission is to build a permanent endowment---For Good. For Ever.---by attracting funds from and providing services to a wide range of donors and to grant the income from those funds to serve our community. We also seek to serve as a catalyst and convenor to foster positive change in the communities we serve.

• Past Board Presidents
  John Dygert, Coldwater (1991-1992)
  Mark Putnam, Coldwater (1993-1994)
  Barry Case, Coldwater (1995-1996)
  Sue Morton, Union City (1997-1998)
  Bob Mayer, Bronson (1999-2000)
  Bruce Young, Coldwater 2001-2002)
  Ray Bregger, Quincy (2003-2004)
  Joe Ganger, Colon (2005-2006)