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The Fund's Advisory Committee will award grants beginning in 2016. The Dexter Community Fund is an affiliate of the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation (AAACF).

Established in 2014 as part of the AAACF, the Dexter Community Fund (DCF) is a permanent endowment dedicated to enriching the quality of life of everyone who calls Dexter home. Established in 2014 by a group of passionate Dexter residents, the Dexter Community Fund (DCF) is a permanent endowment that will benefit the community and residents of Dexter. As a source of permanent community capital, th

e DCF will be available to support and invest in a wide range of community initiatives, projects, and organizations that enrich the quality of life in Dexter across a number of areas: arts and culture, education, the environment, youth, senior services, health and wellness, human services, and/or community improvement. The Dexter Community Fund is also a vehicle for those interested in supporting Dexter to give back to the community. Members of the DCF’s initial Advisory Committee have made personal contributions to establish the Fund and to kickstart fundraising efforts, with hopes that additional contributions from local residents, businesses, community groups and anyone with roots or ties to Dexter will help grow the Fund. The vision for creating a permanent community endowment for Dexter originated more than ten years ago with Julie Schumaker, a local resident and member of the Dexter School Board. Schumaker shares, “I wanted to create a vehicle for those of us who love Dexter to be able to say thank you and financially support the community in perpetuity.” Early in 2014, Schumaker partnered with Ann Davis, another long-time Dexter resident, to explore the possibilities and find a way to make it happen. The pair recruited an Advisory Committee comprised of other local residents and community leaders with expertise in finance, law, business, education, government and the non-profit sector. The AAACF was founded over 50 years ago on the idea that, by building a permanent endowment for the local community, more could be accomplished together than individuals could accomplish on their own. Today, AAACF manages over $75 million in assets and has improved thousands of lives through $35 million in grants and scholarships.

05/31/2026

Shining the light on another 2025 Grant Recipient! 🔦 JFS of Washtenaw County🔦

“We’re happy to share that the Dexter Community Fund grant is being put to great use. With support from this funding, we’ve delivered 50 meals each month to the Dexter Senior Center and Faith in Action for a total of 200 meals so far this grant period.” 👏👏👏

Thank you for the opportunity to help support your mission! We are grateful on behalf of everyone who received those meals and your continuous generosity to minimize food insecurity within the Dexter Community. 🩵💚🤍

The Dexter Community Fund is now accepting applications for its 2026 Grant Cycle. The deadline for applying is June 24th. https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=aaacf

Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County is a private non-profit social services agency community founded in 1993. Originally established by the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County to assist the growing number of refugee families in Ann Arbor from the former Soviet Republics, JFS has since grown into an organization providing programs and services ranging from older adult caregiving to resettlement and career services and more.

05/27/2026

We are so proud Many Hands Lifesharing Community! Thanks for sharing how your grant award is being used to enrich the lives of others in the Dexter Community! We appreciate the shout out! 💚🩵🤍

“Thanks to the generous grant from the Dexter Community Fund and the hard work of our volunteers we now have over an acre of garden space fully protected with deer fencing. Next up-planting seeds and bringing this garden to life.” 👏🥬🍅

The Dexter Community Fund is now accepting applications for its 2026 Grant Cycle. The deadline for applying is June 24th.

Apply at: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=aaacf

Many Hands Lifesharing Community, a nonprofit, is planning to transform nearly 90 acres in Scio Township into a “campus” of cooperative residential homes. This project will create gardening and nature-based activities that connect individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and local community members of all ages.

05/22/2026

04/15/2026

Are you a Dexter-area non-profit or organization that supports local non-profits? This is for you!

RSVP by May 10th via messenger or email [email protected] to save your spot!

03/13/2026

What if a small investment today could support our community for generations? 💙

In 2017, the Dexter Community Fund awarded $2,153 in grants.
In 2025, that number has grown to $24,000 — supporting nonprofits, community initiatives, and ideas that improve life across the Dexter Area (as defined by the boundaries of the Dexter Community School District).

Even more exciting: the Fund has now grown to over $1.16 million, creating a permanent source of support for our community.

This growth is only possible because people here believe in investing in Dexter’s future.

Want to be part of the impact?
✔ Donate to help grow future grants
✔ Learn more about the Fund
✔ Join us at upcoming community events

Together, we’re not just growing a fund — we’re building a lasting legacy for the Dexter Area.

03/06/2026

Celebrating a Decade of Growth! 🌱
Check out this incredible journey! Since 2014, the Dexter Community Fund has seen phenomenal growth, and we are thrilled to announce that we have officially surpassed the $1 million mark, reaching $1,166,939 in 2025! 🚀
This achievement is a testament to the generosity and spirit of our amazing community. Every contribution helps us invest back into the place we call home, ensuring a bright and sustainable future for everyone in Dexter.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has donated, supported, and believed in our mission over the last 11 years. We couldn't have done it without you! 🧡
Let's keep this momentum going! Together, we are making a lasting impact.

12/22/2025

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation 2026 Scholarship Applications are now open! $450,000 in available scholarships. Application Deadline: February 10, 2026 @ 3:00 pm.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors who care deeply about the future of Washtenaw County youth, AAACF has awarded over $650,000 in 2025 across 26…

12/01/2025

What is community pride?
Dexter population: ~4500 :: Dexter fans at Ford Field: 11k!

Although the final score wasn't what we had hoped for...you cannot deny the level of PRIDE in this community - something a scoreboard cannot define.

It was impressive. Dreadnaught fans represented with a massive turnout at Ford Field.

11/26/2025

Ann Arbor Model RR Club Inc - Congrats on your grant! Dexter Community Fund is thrilled to support your work in creating recreational opportunities in Dexter!

11/25/2025

Congratulations to the Community Orchestra! DCF is thrilled to support initiatives that improve access to arts & culture in Dexter!

Address

Dexter Community Fund In C/O AAACF, 301 N. Main Street , Ste. 300
Ann Arbor, MI
48104

Telephone

(734) 663-0401

Website

https://www.aaacf.org/donors/areas-of-impact/dexter

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