Enhance Our Community! 2025 Fall Grant Application Now Available
It’s time for the Huron County Community Foundation’s largest grant cycle of the year! If your organization is doing good things in our community, we want to hear from you. Submit your application before August 15.
New Grant Opportunity to Support Bad Axe Students - Cubitt Family Fund Accepting Applications
Honoring the spirit and legacy of Harold and Vera Cubitt, this fund will provide grants to educators, extracurricular activities, and programs positively impacting Bad Axe Public Schools students. Applications are due by August 15, 2025.
Calling All Ubly Community Schools Educators: Nancy Orr Elliott Memorial Educator Fund Grants
This grant opportunity is specifically for Ubly educators to support student academic success through classroom enhancements, field trips and experiences, or extracurricular activities such as robotics, forensics, debate, or FFA. Apply by August 15th!
Accepting Nominations - 2025 Community Philanthropy Award
Recognize a living individual or couple for their service as a volunteer, a board member, or a donor who has made a significant effort to help grow our community by nominating them for this year’s Huron County Community Philanthropy Award.
Seeking YAC Members 2025-2026
Do you know a committed, community-minded high school student interested in sharing their ideas and making a countywide impact?! Encourage them to apply for the Huron County Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee for the upcoming school year.
2025 Hatchet Fund Grants Announced
Celebrating innovation and creativity at Bad Axe Public Schools, HCCF awarded the 2025 Hatchet Fund grants to Mr. Pokley and Mr. Snider to further the hands-on learning opportunities available for Bad Axe students.
Planning for the Future: How Private Foundations Can Live On Through Community Foundation Funds
The Harold and Carolyn Robison Foundation, a private foundation, worked with HCCF to create a sunset plan. Once their private foundation operations were winding down, they created a permanent endowment at HCCF to continue their family’s charitable giving forever.
HCCF Celebrates $3 Million in Community Impact
Since our founding in 1994, HCCF has awarded more than $3 million in grants and scholarships across Huron County.
That’s $3 million invested directly into our communities—supporting education, sparking local projects, and helping organizations grow stronger and more sustainable.
New Fund Spotlight: Harold and Vera Cubitt Family Fund
One of the newest funds at the Huron County Community Foundation will invest in broadening the horizons of Bad Axe Public School students through academic and cultural enhancements.
YAC Service Project - Fleece and Thank You
YAC members participated in a community service project supporting Fleece and Thank You’s mission of providing children receiving treatment in hospitals with a cozy, colorful blanket.
HCCF Trustees “Graduate” From Board Service
Join us in thanking Corinne Schornack, TJ Polega, and Reece Wruble for their service on the HCCF Board of Trustees!
Community Hub Timeline & Updates
The place for information and project updates about the Community Hub in downtown Bad Axe! If you’re thinking “what’s going on at the corner?”, this page will answer that question with accurate and up to date information.
Giving Through Your IRA
When you reach the age where annual withdrawals from your IRA are mandatory, you can reduce your taxes and make an impact on your community with a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) to the Huron County Community Foundation.
Myth 1: "Estate Planning is Only for the Wealthy"
When people think of estate planning, they often picture something reserved for the very wealthy—multi-million-dollar estates with a maze of financial assets. But estate planning is for everyone, regardless of income level or assets.
Myth 4: "Estate Planning is Only About Money"
Estate planning isn’t just about distributing money; it’s about defining the impact you want to leave on the world. By supporting Huron County through a charitable gift in your estate, you’re ensuring that the causes you care about will continue to benefit from your generosity and vision.
Myth 3: "Only Large Estate Gifts Make an Impact"
It is a common misconception that small estate gifts aren’t impactful. Every gift, no matter the size, can create lasting change—especially when combined with the generosity of others. In fact, modest contributions can grow into something powerful through the Huron County Community Foundation’s permanent endowment funds.
Myth #2: "I’m Too Young to Worry About Estate Planning"
A common misconception is that estate planning is something you only need to think about once you’re older, retired, or well-established in life. But the reality is, estate planning is just as relevant—and perhaps even more important—for younger adults. It’s about ensuring that your loved ones and your responsibilities are cared for, no matter what stage of life you’re in.
Busting Myths About Estate Planning: Join Us for National Estate Planning Awareness Week!
At HCCF, we believe that estate planning is not just for the wealthy or the elderly. It’s for anyone who wants to provide for their loved ones, support the causes they care about, and build a lasting legacy. We’re celebrating National Estate Planning Awareness Week to dispel myths and encourage our community members to think about their own futures and how they can make a difference right here in Huron County.
Sand Point Nature Preserve
The Sand Point Nature Preserve, owned and managed by the Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy, received a 2024 HCCF grant for a new boardwalk. Read our Blog to learn more about the Preserve.