The Mercer Island Community Fund is now accepting Grant Applications for 2012 awards. See Grants for additional information. The deadline for submission is January 31, 2012.
Our Mission
To benefit and serve the residents of Mercer Island by receiving, investing and distributing funds to support community goals and interests in the areas of social welfare; arts and culture; recreation; health and rehabilitation; environment; education; community development; and other charitable needs.
To benefit and serve the residents of Mercer Island by receiving, investing and distributing funds to support community goals and interests in the areas of social welfare; arts and culture; recreation; health and rehabilitation; environment; education; community development; and other charitable needs.
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MICF News
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11.01.11
Mercer Island Community Fund Opens Grant Application for 2012
The Mercer Island Community Fund is now accepting grant applications for 2012. To read about grant guidelines click here. The deadline for grant applications is January 31, 2012.
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07.09.11
A Huge Thank You Goes Out to the Mercer Island Community Fund
Mercer Island Community Fund and Farmer's Insurance, along with other businesses stepped up to Save the Mercer Island Fireworks this year, and next. Read more here.
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05.03.11
Mercer Island Community Fund Steps Up to "Save Our Fireworks"
Tee's Up community challenge with $10,000 matching gift
The Mercer Island Community Fund announced today that it will match up to $10,000 in donation to keep the 20+ year traditional Summer Celebration Fireworks Show.
More Information
Donate to the Fireworks Fund
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03.22.11
2011 Grant Recipients Announced
2011 Grant Recipients Announced
Today, the Mercer Island Community Fund announced it's 2011 grant recipients, issuing eight grants to Island 501(c)(3) organizations totaling just under $25,000. Grant recipients include:
- The Mercer Island Visual Arts League. $2,500 for their 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Youth Theatre Northwest. $3000 for their production of Gullivar's Travels
- Mercer Island Summer Celebration. $2,180 for a fiscal sponsorship
- Mercer Island Arts Council. $2,180 for Mostly Music in the Park
- Mercer Island Farmers Market. $2,600 for their Community Connection program
- Mercer Island Youth and Family Services. $8,500 for Day Camps Scholarships
- Mercer Island Parks and Rec. $2,500 for Adventure Playground and Fun Mobile
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2010 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of The Mercer Island Community Fund. Established in conjunction with the City of Mercer Island's 25th Anniversay of incorporation (Mercerversary) in 1985, The Mercer Island Community Fund has been an integral partner in making Mercer Island a great place to live. The organization will celebrate the occasion at the 50 Year Mercerversary celebration held Sunday, July 18th at Mercerdale Park.
07.20.10
Mercer Island Community Fund Celebrates 25 Years
Fund continues its mission of making community goals a reality
2010 marks the 25th anniversary of the founding of The Mercer Island Community Fund. Established in conjunction with the City of Mercer Island's 25th Anniversay of incorporation (Mercerversary) in 1985, The Mercer Island Community Fund has been an integral partner in making Mercer Island a great place to live. The organization will celebrate the occasion at the 50 Year Mercerversary celebration held Sunday, July 18th at Mercerdale Park.
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