by admin | May 10, 2011 | Grant History, Higher Education
The Gerstacker Foundation’s focus on a strong education has benefited a small Michigan college over the course of more than 45 years. The Foundation began its relationship with Albion College in 1965, and has provided over $6.7 million in pledges and grants to date,...
by admin | Apr 28, 2011 | Grant History, Public Policy Initiatives
Just as federal policies affect society, so do state and local policies affect the quality of life – often hitting closer to home. Sharing a mutual respect for Michigan’s future and free enterprise, the Gerstacker Foundation has given the Mackinac Center for Public...
by admin | Apr 28, 2011 | Grant History, Public Service
Knowing that local fire fighters have modern tools and training makes residents in many Michigan townships feel safer at home and on the road. The Gerstacker Foundation has supported many projects that help save lives over the years. Grants, for example, helped...
by admin | Apr 28, 2011 | Arts & Culture, Grant History
Nestled between two lakes in northern Michigan, the world-renowned Interlochen Center for the Arts was founded in 1928 to provide a training ground for young artists. Today, Interlochen Arts Camp and Arts Academy offer education in creative writing, dance, motion...
by admin | Apr 28, 2011 | Arts & Culture, Grant History
Midland Center for the Arts means many things to many people: a champion for active participation in the arts, an opportunity to speak the universal language of creativity, a place where global culture and community charm come together opening a whole new world of...
by admin | Apr 28, 2011 | Environment and Conservation, Grant History
Carl Gerstacker firmly believed in building strong communities while protecting the natural environment. A long-time admirer of the Great Lakes, he was a member of the founding board of trustees for the Michigan Chapter of The Nature Conservancy in the 1980s and...
