P.O. Box 205
Coopersville, MI 49404

The Coopersville Area Community Foundation Board of Trustees

Chair Norman LeMieux	Kevin O'Neill Vice Chair
Robert TerAvest Treasurer	Cindy Timmerman Secretary
Shirley Draft	Larry Lemmen
Mark Mason	Tracy Muller
Carol Pfahler	Susanne Veeneman

Thanks to our Retiring Board Member Denise Busman for her years of service to the Foundation.

Denise Busman

Funds of the Foundation

Bold Indicates New Fund
*Indicates Endowment Fund (Donations to these Funds qualify for the Michigan State Income Tax Credit)

Chris Bradley Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund*
Jack and Libby Bush Scholarship Fund*
Ronald C. Bush Scholarship Fund*
CAPS Performing Arts Center Endowment Fund*
Staci Cheadle Memorial Scholarship Fund
Chester Township Recreation Fund*
City of Coopersville Recreation Fund*
Community Action Fund*
Doug Corradini Spirit of #40 Fund*
Coopersville Area District Library Fund*
Coopersville Area District Library Memorial Fund
Coopersville Area Historical Society Endowment Fund*
Coopersville Area Public Schools Athletic Fund*
Coopersville Area Public Schools Performing Arts Center Endowment Fund*
Coopersville Area Youth Fund*
Coopersville Education Fund
Coopersville Farm Museum Fund*
Coopersville Old Kids Fund*
Coopersville Rotary Club Field of Interest Fund*
Coopersville Rotary Community Action Fund
Coopersville Roundabout Beautification Fund
Coopersville Scholarship Fund*
Howard Dykhouse Fund*
Farmland Preserve Fund*
Hanenburg Family Fund
Edward J. and Nancy R. Hanenburg Family Fund
Coral and Peter Hanenburg Memorial Fund*
Kent M. and Frieda Hastings Fund*
S.J. Hecksel Memorial Scholarship Fund
Elmo Heft Memorial Scholarship Fund
Edward and Florence Huizenga Fund*
Lamont Christian School Foundation Fund*
Robert and Karen Lemmen Family Fund*
Casey LeMieux Fund*
Norm and Meg LeMieux Designated Fund*
Craig Looman Fund*
Randal and Marilyn Mergener Scholarship Fund*
Nelson Family Scholarship Fund*
NEO Forum Fund
L.E.T. (Love, Enjoy, Teach) Fund*
O'Neill Family Fund*
Virginia Parr Advised Fund
Robert H. and Andrea G. Rander Fund*
RDH Fund
Fred Riplo Family Fund*
Del Shannon Memorial Scholarship Fund*
Sheridan Park Fund*
Silent Observer Fund
Paul K. and Marlene A. Spoelman Family Fund*
Harlind Throop Memorial Christmas Fund*
United Methodist Church of Coopersville Memorial Fund*
Ward W. and Jean M. Verseput Fund*
Westrate Children's Library Endowment Fund*
Daryn Renee Worpel Scholarship Fund*

Click here to view the Fall 2011 Newsletter

History of the Coopersville Area Community Foundation

In late 1992, several individuals dreamed of starting a Foundation to benefit the northeast Ottawa County region of Coopersville and Polkton, Wright, Tallmadge, and Chester Townships. Instead of attempting this feat all on their own, these individuals called on the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. The newly-formed Coopersville Area Community Foundation became a component fund of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation in 1993. As an affiliate, the Coopersville Area Community Foundation enjoys the advantages of reduced administrative expenses, while having access to the professional staff, fund management, and investment expertise of the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation. However, the Coopersville Area Community Foundation still retains its local identity. The Foundation's Board of Trustees are all residents of the Coopersville area, all fundraising is conducted in the Coopersville area, and all grants benefit the citizens of the Coopersville area. This relatively new Foundation that "could" is now know as the growing Foundation that "can." As our first affiliate enters its fifteenth year of serving Coopersville and Wright, Chester, Tallmadge, and Polkton Townships, its assets are over $3 million!

For questions please contact the grant chair, Kevin O'Neill at koneill@wmis.net
Final grant decisions are made at the next Board meeting one month following the application deadlines.

Writeable Grant Application:
Grant Applications can be downloaded to your personal computer by right-clicking on the following link(s), choose "Save Target As", choose a location on your computer's drive to save the document, and click "Save." Use your mouse to scroll through the document. Use the "Tab" key to move through the fields of the application. Be sure to save your work while you are working on it. Prior to printing, read through the application to be certain you have completed it.

Mail the completed application to:
via email: bpost@ghacf.org or

Barb Post,
c/o Grand Haven Area Community Foundation
1 South Harbor
Grand Haven, MI 49417

Writable Grant Application Form

Youth Grant Application Deadline
February 3, 2012

Writeable Youth Grant Application for grants that benefit the youth of the Coopersville area.
Follow the instructions described above under Writeable Grant Application. When you are finished, make three copies and return to the address indicated on the application. For questions, please contact mnash@coopersville.k12.mi.us

Writeable Youth Grant Application

COMMUNITY ACTION FUND, KENT AND FREIDA HASTINGS FUND AND THE L.E.T. (LOVE ENJOY TEACH) FUND GRANTS 2011

• Coopersville Area District Library - $4,000 Public Computer Workstation Furniture Upgrade (CAF and the Kent and Freida Hastings Fund)
  
  
• Lamont Civic Association-$2,500 to purchase picnic tables for the new Lamont Park.
  
  
• Coopersville Cares $1,050 to purchase two mobile food pantries.
  
  
• 20th Circuit Court Ottawa County, $388 to support the Free Legal Self Help Center for needy redisents.
  
  
• Polkton Charter Township $1,000 to help with trail improvement work at Sheridan Park.
  
  
• Coopersville Round About Beautification Fund $1,000 to support improvements to the round about.
  

Photo Barb Post

CAYAC GRANTS 2011

• Coopersville Farm Museum-Coopersville Farm Museum Stage $500.00 used to further enhance the stage with a curtain, giving local bands and young musicians the opportunity to perform.
  
• Coopersville Area Public Schools Getting it Write Youth Handwriting Clinic $700.00 provide financial assistance for the Getting it Write Youth Handwriting Clinic to children in the CAPS district to improve handwriting and fine motor skills for children in need.
  
• Coopersville Area Public Schools Summer Reading Bus: Word's On Wheels $800.00 to sustain the summer schedule of the Reading Bus by supplementing insurance and maintenance costs.
  
• Coopersville United Methodist Church 2011 Summer Camperships $800.00 provide financial assistance for Boy Scouts to attend the summer camp.
  
• Coopersville Area District Library Foreign Language Immersion DVD/Reference Collection $600.00 to provide area children with a comprehensive, age appropriate foreign language collection in DVD and book format.
  
• Kids Hope USA-Coopersville Reformed Church Making Memories Camping $800.00 assistance with camping adventure in Ludington for Kids Hope USA families with the goal to strengthen family bonds, raise the children's self esteem and create memories for all.
  
• NEO Forum-Coopersville Public School NEOForum $1,000.00 provide education, prevention and treatment services to youth at risk and their families that reside within the CAPS district boundaries.
  
• Lamont Civic Association Lamont Old School Park $600.00 purchase the first piece of playground equipment, a simple swing set, for the new community park on the grounds of the old Lamont School.
  
• City of Coopersville Recreation Department Soccer Nets and Baseball Bases $400.00 purchase of new soccer nets.
  
• Coopersville Area Public Schools JumpStart! $200.00 for fitness equipment and rewards for the fitness program that operates four days a week prior to school.
  
• Coopersville Area Public Schools Electrathon Car Project $1,000.00 to purchase new helmets for the drivers with built-in two-way radios for better communication and safety.
  

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Coopersville Area Community Foundation Scholarships 2011 Scholarships were recently awarded to 11outstanding area students from nine Scholarship Funds established by donors in the Coopersville Area Community Foundation.

Chris Bradley Endowed Memorial Scholarship
The Chris Bradley Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1999 by the American Speed Association Women's Auxiliary in loving memory of Christopher Bradley who died tragically at a young age. This scholarship is designed to provide qualifying graduating seniors of Coopersville High School with a one-time award for the purpose of post-secondary education. The recipient for 2011 is Brad Huisken/University of Michigan.

Jack and Libby Bush Scholarship Fund (new for 2008) This fund was started in 2005 by the family of Libby Bush and from memorials to Elizabeth "Libby" Bush after her untimely death. The family decided to offer the first scholarship this year, in 2008. Applicants must be current graduates of Coopersville Area High School and pursuing a four year degree in a College, Community College or Trade School. Applicants, either male or female, must have good writing and communication skills.GPA of 2.0 or higher and financial need is a key issue. The 2011 recipient is Kelsey Lothschutz/Grand Rapids Community College.

Ronald C. Bush Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in 2006, by his wife Karen Bush, with donations from friends and family, this Fund will offer a scholarship to a graduate of Coopersville High School where Ron was a member of the basketball and football team and National Honor Society. Applicants must be current graduates of Coopersville High School, be pursuing a four year degree but may choose to begin at a two year college, must be an athlete on the basketball or football program, must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and must be active in their faith community. Financial aid is not a key consideration. The 2011 recipient is Brad Huisken/University of Michigan.

Nelson Family Scholarship was started by the Nelson Family who grew up in Coopersville, as a way to give back to the community and help students with need to attend college. Financial need is of highest priority. Applicants, either male or female, must be a senior at Coopersville High School. Applicants may be pursuing a two or four year degree. They also may be pursuing a certificate at a technical school. A GPA of at least a 2.5 is required. The 2011 recipeint is Stacy Vankoevering/Grand Valley State University.