Generosity

The Kellogg Family Foundation continues the legacy and generosity of Edward and June Kellogg, and the values held most dear by each generation of the Kellogg family.

We focus our support in Michigan and have developed longstanding partnerships with local nonprofits that advance the well-being of families and children, improve essential services in education and health care, and foster community pride with projects such as parks, downtown enhancements, recycling, and more. We also sponsor dental and medical missions in Central and South America and other underserved parts of the world.

In everything we do, we hope to serve as a model for other people’s generosity. It’s our firm belief that we all have something important to give—whether it be time, talent, passion, or financial support. Of these, passion is most important, because it keeps us working on social problems with no easy answers.

We do not accept outside grant applications—instead, we seek out the organizations we choose to support.

Families & Children

The foundation has:

  • Sponsored parenting training with LACASA, a Livingston County nonprofit that provides free programs for victims of child abuse, domestic violence, and sexual assault.

  • Addressed the needs of at-risk families in Livingston County with grants to the Woman’s Resource Center.

  • Formed a longstanding partnership with the Boy Scouts of America, locally and throughout Michi- gan, granting $10,000 per year.

  • Provided 100% funding for Camp Kellogg, a Boy Scout camp for underprivileged youth in Kalkaska, Mich.

  • Helped local charities such as Fowlerville Family Impact Center expand their existing programs, think outside the box, and branch into new areas of need.

Education

The foundation has:

  • Invested in our future generations through education initiatives and programs for area youth.

  • Provided extra learning support for students with autism through Child Connect for Family Success.

  • Provided computer equipment for LESA’s Touch Technology Program for students with autism.

  • Awarded three $500 scholarships each year to Howell High School students with exceptional grades and community service who want to pursue a career in the medical or dental professions.

Health

The foundation has:

  • Provided tens of thousands of dollars in free dental care at our annual Free Dental Day.

  • Supported health and wellness projects, including a partnership with the Living- ston County Red Cross to create Save One Life, which provided training in CPR, first aid and AED for 10,000 students, teachers and coaches.

  • Family Emergency Readiness Expo

  • Addressed food insecurity with support for Gleaners Community Food Bank and the Kellogg Food Pan- try.

  • Helped sponsor a Family Emergency Readiness Expo, a free event to help citizens prepare, cope, and sur- vive disasters or emergencies.

  • Sponsored dental missionary clinics in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, and other underserved Central American countries.

Community

The foundation has:

  • Enhanced community pride with funding for Recycle Livingston, Downtown Kalkaska Streetscape, Howell Carnegie Library Clock, Howell Mainstreet/DDA, and other civic projects.

  • Recognized veterans by helping renovate the Livingston County Veterans Memorial and contributing to Operation Injured Soldiers’ Brave Hearts Estate.

  • Contributed to Operation Gratitude, an organization for U.S. troops overseas.

  • Supported the Region 9 Veterans Community Action Team (VCAT), whose membership includes federal, state, local and faith-based organizations that serve veterans in Livingston, Jackson, Washtenaw, Hillsdale, Lenawee, and Monroe counties.

  • Helped local churches encourage spiritual growth, kindness, and love in our community.