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.
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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 $838,900 in grants to organizations that foster growth and development for small businesses.

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Award a cumulative total value of over $1.9 million in scholarships.

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

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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.

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Ready to make an impact? Donate to the Lake Trust Foundation and help us directly impact Michigan communities.1

LAKE TRUST ENTREPRENEURSHIP INSTITUTE

Supporting Michigan entrepreneurs.

LAKE TRUST ENTREPRENEURSHIP INSTITUTE

Supporting Michigan entrepreneurs.

Current and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to join Lake Trust Entrepreneurship Institute at Cleary University, a free online course built to enhance business skills. After completing the course, select participants may be invited to join a pitch competition for a chance to win a grant from the Lake Trust Foundation. Registration is now closed. Check back in Fall 2025 to apply for the next cohort.

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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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FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

2025 Lake Trust Foundation Scholarship Recipients

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

2025 Lake Trust Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Meet the recipients of the Lake Trust Foundation’s New Beginnings Scholarships and the Michigan Impact Scholarship. These ambitious students are on the path to make an impact in their Michigan communities.

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Lake Trust Foundation Golf Invitational

The power of sponsors.

Lake Trust Foundation Golf Invitational

The power of sponsors.

Together we can make an impact on our Michigan communities. Thank you to the sponsors and partners who supported our 2025 golf outing. 

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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% of the total proceeds of all ticket sales collected during the Raffle Period preceding each Drawing Date, up to Top Prize amount of $20,000. One Prize awarded for each Drawing Date. Need not be present to win. Restrictions apply.

 

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