Established in 1994 to build local philanthropy, the Sanilac County Community Foundation is
a collection of endowed funds, contributed by many individuals, corporations, private
foundations and government agencies to benefit the Sanilac County area.
The Youth Advisory Council is the “next generation” component of the Sanilac County Community
Foundation, comprised of high school student-leaders representing each school district in Sanilac County.
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The Sanilac County Community Foundation (SCCF) is now accepting applications for its 2026 Spring Grant round, offering up to $5,000 in funding per organization to support initiatives that address local needs and improve quality of life within Sanilac County. Applications may be submitted for over $5,000 but will be required to provide additional financial information. Any… Read More
Philanthropy is often misunderstood as something reserved for large donors or major gifts—but in Sanilac County, recent community-led events are proving that giving is truly for everyone. The Sanilac County Community Foundation is proud to highlight the philanthropic leadership of Taylor Hutchinson, owner of Thumb… Read More
The Sanilac County Community Foundation is pleased to announce Ryleigh Ureel as the 2025 recipient of the Winston D. McCanham Memorial Scholarship. Ryleigh Ureel, daughter of Ron and Heidi Ureel, graduated as Valedictorian of the Peck High School Class of 2025. During high school, Ryleigh participated in volleyball, basketball, track… Read More
The Sanilac County Community Foundation is pleased to announce Kendra Kosal as the 2025 recipient of the William and Verna Wark Scholarship. Kendra Kosal is the daughter of Jeff and Erica Kosal. During high school, she maintained a 3.83 GPA while serving as National Honor Society President, Class President, Youth… Read More
