Impact takes all of us. The Lake Trust Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, established in 2012 to enhance our commitment to multiply positive impact in communities across the state of Michigan.

How do we help make an impact?

Through partnerships, outreach programs, grants, and support for underserved individuals, the Lake Trust Foundation helps build and sustain stronger communities. All of these efforts have paved a path for future impact across the state of Michigan.

Since 2012, your support has helped us:

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Give more than $690,000 in grants to organizations that foster growth and development for small businesses.

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Award a cumulative total value of over $1.7 million in scholarships.

Explore our scholarship opportunities.

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Donate over 600,000 meals and counting to Michigan food banks and financially support food security initiatives.

Areas of Impact

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Empowering Entrepreneurs
Equitably provide financial aid, mentorship, and resources to entrepreneurs, to empower thriving small businesses in our communities.
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Enable Youth to Thrive
Champion the youth community in the foster program and guiding them into adulthood through tailored support, education, resources and mentorship, to strengthen their journey toward independence.
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Fostering Economic Equity
Drive initiatives that narrow disparities, to promote fair opportunities for all.
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Expand Access to Attainable & Secure Housing
Support stable housing initiatives, ensuring individuals and families have secure homes.
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Strengthening Community Resilience
Foster initiatives that support preparation and recovery from community disasters, support sustainable infrastructure projects, and tackle challenges impacting neighborhoods, to ensure our neighbors and communities are equipped to navigate challenges, embrace opportunities and emerge stronger together.
DONATE

Donate to the Lake Trust Foundation.

Ready to make an impact? Donate to the Lake Trust Foundation and help us directly impact Michigan communities.1
LAKE TRUST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION RAFFLE

You could win up to $20K!2

LAKE TRUST CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION RAFFLE

You could win up to $20K!2

Your community wins, and so could you, when you buy Lake Trust Credit Union Foundation Raffle tickets when the next Raffle opens.
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GOLF OUTING

Playing for a purpose.

GOLF OUTING

Playing for a purpose.

The Lake Trust Foundation Golf Invitational is our largest yearly fundraiser. Proceeds from the event directly impact our charitable efforts throughout the year.
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1 The Lake Trust Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization EIN: 45-5332078. Donations are tax deductible as permitted by law.

2 PRIZE DETAILS: Winner awarded 33.3% of the total proceeds of all ticket sales collected during the Raffle Period preceding each Drawing Date. Top Prize amount of $20,000 based on the sale of 3,000 tickets. One Prize awarded for each Drawing Date. Need not be present to win. Restrictions apply.