Roscommon County Community Foundation

Through December 31, 2011, the State of Michigan provides a tax credit which may reduce your state income tax liability by one-half of the amount of the donation made to the Roscommon County Community Foundation for permanent endowment in any fund, subject to limits based on filing status.

• For single individuals or married taxpayers filing separately the maximum credit is $100 (for gifts of $200 or more).
• For married couples filing jointly, the maximum credit is $200 (for gifts of $400 or more).
• For corporations and others which pay the Michigan Business Tax, the maximum credit is $5,000 or 5% of the tax liability before claiming any credits, whichever is less.

The credit is in addition to those available for donations to Michigan colleges and universities, public libraries and public broadcasting stations, or Michigan homeless shelters and food banks, through December 31, 2011.  Donations made after January 1, 2012 will no longer qualify for the Michigan Tax Credit.

Your donation may also qualify for the Federal Tax Credit as a charitable gift.  Please consult your Financial Advisor regarding ALL tax credits.

Roscommon County Community Foundation announced the launch of its new, updated website, www.roscommoncountycommunityfoundation.org.

The site features streamlined event information, as well as contact information for the organization. The site will also include an extensive news section.

“The new www.roscommoncountycommunityfoundation.org is a great way for the community to see what the Roscommon County Community Foundation is all about.” said Mary Fry, President. “The site is clean, modern and easy to navigate; yet another way Roscommon County Community Foundation stays current and cognizant of those looking to make a positive impact on their community”

The 2011 Fall Grant Cycle for RCCF and YAC funds has been completed!  Listed below are the names of the organizations which have been awarded grants for their projects and the name of the Fund from which the money will be given.

From the Roscommon County Kellogg Youth Fund (recommendations by YAC)

C.O.O.R. ISD                                                               $   832.00              2^nd Annual Early Childhood Conference
Houghton Lake Community Schools                       $   475.00              Camp McLeod
Houghton Lake Community Schools                       $     34.00              Technology Innovation
Houghton Lake Community Schools                       $    200.00             Prom Venue for Community Education
Kirtland Community College Foundation                $   800.00              COOR Area Young Scholars Ca  
Project H.O.P.E.                                                         $1,200.00             Food Truck
Roscommon Area Public Schools                            $   300.00              Project Xoom!  Technology
Roscommon Area Public Schools                            $   300.00              National Honor Society Lapel Pins
St. Vincent dePaul- Prudenville                                $1,000.00              Diapers for Diaper Bank

Total from YAC fund                                                  $6,424.00

From the Houghton Lake Education Fund

Houghton Lake Community Schools                       $1,340.00             Camp McLeod
Houghton Lake Community Schools                       $2,099.00             Technology Innovation

From the Endowment for Higgins Lake                    

Higgins Lake Foundation                                           $500.00             Greenbelt & Seawall Removal

From the Houghton Lake Community School District Support Fund      

Houghton Lake Community Schools                       $    469.00             AED/CPR Training

From the John Morley Family Fund

Higgins Lake Foundation                                          $1,201.00             Suction Harvester Maintenance

From the Morley Foundation Fund                

St. Vincent DePaul –Prudenville                              $2,500.00             Client Services Assistance-Propane for Low Income families

Houghton Lake Community Schools                       $   571.00              CPR/AED Training

From the Roscommon County General Fund

Houghton Lake Area Historical Society                   $   800.00              Restoration of Log building into 1890’s Saloon

Project H.O.P.E.                                                        $2,500.00             Fill the Freezer Jan., Feb., March

From the Robert Thalner Fund

Higgins Lake Foundation                                         $1,029.00             Suction Harvester Maintenance

From the Wade Family Fund                                                     

                                                                                 $1,000.00             COOR Area Young Scholars Camp

                                Total from RCCF Funds            $14,009.00