Niles Area Funds

Niles Area Funds empower positive change by investing in initiatives that matter most to local residents. These funds strengthen the Niles community through support for education, recreation, social services, and quality-of-life enhancements. From long-standing community institutions to emerging needs and opportunities, Niles Area Funds make it possible for donors to uplift the region they care about. Together, we help preserve Niles’ rich heritage while fostering innovation and progress.

Ann Coulston Memorial Scholarship

Ann S. Cone Fund Families and Youth

Baxter Memorial Scholarship

Brandywine Class of 1967 Memorial Scholarship

Brandywine Class of 1973 Alumni Scholarship

Brandywine Education Foundation Fund (NE)

Carol Thurston Scholarship

Contois Scholarship Dr. James M. & Leila F.

Munro Scholarship

Fay Frazee Scholarship

Greater Niles Senior Center Endowment

Help for Homes Fund

James & Hannah Sarley Scholarship

Jane S. Davis Scholarship

Janet Long Brand Diewald Scholarship

Jay and Cecile McCombs Scholarship

Jeanne Griffin Scholarship

J.W. & Virginia Sarley Scholarship

Lakeland Healthcare Auxiliary Endowment (A)

Low Family Community Improvement Fund (NE)

Mahlon J. & Thelma C. Smith Fund

Mary Swan Scholarship (S)

Niles Area Fund

Niles District Library Endowment

Niles Education Fund

Niles Music Club Fund

Niles Youth Fund

O.W. Coolidge Scholarship

Ralph & Margaret Vosburgh Family Memorial Scholarship

Schimmel Family Fund (S)

Stephen Tyler Memorial Scholarship

Terrill Alan Powell Musical Education Fund Thomas A. Roberts

Memorial Scholarship (S)

United Way of Greater Niles & Southwest Michigan Endowment