J.J. McMillian Scholarship Fund
Memorial contributions can be made to the Hillsdale County Community Foundation to assist with the expenses of J.J.’s celebration of life and burial costs. All additional contributions will be used to establish the J.J. McMillian Scholarship Fund to honor the legacy he left to the community he dearly loved.
Planning ahead can bring comfort, clarity, and peace of mind for you and those you love.
Join the Hillsdale County Community Foundation and the Hillsdale County Senior Services Center for PEACE OF MIND: Planning for Life’s Next Chapter. A FREE community event for seniors and families.
📅 Monday, April 20, 2026
⏰ 1:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Hillsdale County Senior Services Center
RSVP preferred: 517.437.2422
Walk-ins welcome!
The Foundation is excited to share that our office will be undergoing renovations. While our space gets a refresh, our team will be working remotely, but we are still here and ready to help.
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Phone: 517.439.5101 (answered Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. & 1–4 p.m.)
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Drop Box: Available in foyer from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (checked twice daily Monday-Friday), 2 S Howell Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242
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Email: All staff available as usual
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Mail: PO Box 276, Hillsdale, MI 49242
Thank you for your flexibility, we cannot wait to welcome you back soon!
About Us
1991
Founded
$44.8 M
Endowed Assets
$18.5 M
Grants & Scholarships
6,500
Donors and Counting
The Hillsdale County Community Foundation is a non-profit organization that…
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Provides GRANT OPPORTUNITIES to meet the needs of our families, elderly, and youth populations.
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Provides SCHOLARSHIPS to Hillsdale County area graduating seniors and residents pursuing their dreams of a higher education.
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Provides YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING through grant making and community service opportunities.
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Offers a comprehensive PLANNED GIVING PROGRAM aimed at meeting your philanthropic intentions.
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Provides the highest level of COMMUNITY ACCOUNTABILITY ensuring your gift is handled according to your wishes.
2025 Scholarship Winners
HCCF is pleased to announce the 2025 scholarship recipients. Congratulations to the Class of 2025 and all of our scholarship winners!
Grants
Identifying and Addressing Community Needs
The HCCF recently completed a community scan to identify the most pressing needs in Hillsdale County, and to learn more about our residents.
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