Engaging youth in philanthropy
The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of the Community Foundation is comprised of high school students representing Fremont, Grant, Hesperia, Newaygo, and White Cloud public high schools and the homeschooling community.
YAC members—casually known as “YACers”—advise the board on issues regarding area youth and evaluate YAC grant applications. Students meet at the Community Foundation once a month to learn about philanthropy and the nonprofit sector, prepare for grant review, develop leadership skills, and have fun!
Since our YAC began in 1994, more than 220 youth have served on the committee and they have granted more than $1.3 million to address the needs of local youth. Visit our YAC grant page to learn more about YAC’s funding priorities and how to apply for a grant. Applications are due on March 1 each year.
For more information about YAC, contact advisors Patti Wheater and Maria Gonzalez.
