Rehmann Foundation Awards Over $100,000 to Local Organizations
The Rehmann Foundation awarded more than $100,000 in grants to eleven organizations on Giving Tuesday, with gifts ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. One of the recipients is the Women’s Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area, a local provider that stands to benefit from renewed philanthropic support for community services.
On December 2, 2025 the Rehmann Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Rehmann advisory firm, awarded over $100,000 in grants to eleven organizations in Michigan, Ohio, and Florida. The awards, given in honor of Giving Tuesday, ranged from $5,000 to $15,000 and were nominated by Rehmann associates. Local residents should note that the Women’s Resource Center for the Grand Traverse Area was among the recipients.
The foundation said the 2025 grantees exemplify its three pillars, Education, Community, and Economic Impact. Other recipients include organizations serving urban and regional needs such as Cass Community Social Services, FOCUS North America, and Rescue Ministries of Mid Michigan. The grants are part of the foundation’s annual Day of Giving effort to strengthen partnerships with local organizations and acknowledge community contributions. “We launched the Rehmann Foundation to reflect our firm's deep commitment to supporting our communities,” said Rehmann CEO Stacie Kwaiser. “The annual Day of Giving is a chance to strengthen our partnerships with local organizations and show our appreciation for the vital contributions they make.” Michelle Fowler, President of the Rehmann Foundation, added, “The Rehmann Foundation is proud to collaborate with organizations that play such an important role in strengthening the communities we share. These grantees exemplify commitment to addressing key challenges and building sustainable progress, and we’re pleased to support their efforts.”
For Grand Traverse County the award to the Women’s Resource Center carries local significance beyond the dollar amount. Small and mid sized nonprofits often operate with tight budgets and rely on grants for core services, outreach, staff training, and crisis response. Even modest grants can help stabilize operations, preserve service capacity, and sustain partnerships with health providers and social service agencies. From a public health perspective, investments in community organizations contribute to prevention, access to care, and social supports that reduce strain on emergency services and clinical systems.
The grant round also highlights broader policy and equity issues. Philanthropic support can mitigate funding shortfalls but does not replace the need for sustained public investment in mental health, affordable housing, and safety net programs. For community leaders and policymakers in Grand Traverse County the Rehmann grants underscore the importance of coordinated funding strategies that center equity and long term capacity building for organizations serving vulnerable residents.
