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Parks board approves restarting Park Foundation to expand fundraising and grant access
Summary
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board voted to form a new Park Foundation (a separate 501(c)(3) entity) to expand fundraising, apply for grants restricted to nonprofits and increase community participation via a community‑based foundation board.
The Michigan City Parks and Recreation Board on Sept. 17 approved moving forward to form a Park Foundation — a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity — intended to expand fundraising opportunities, pursue grants that typically require a nonprofit fiscal sponsor, and strengthen community engagement.
Parks staff said the department had operated with a foundation in the past…
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