If establishing your own fund doesn’t interest you, you can contribute to the collective giving impact of the Lakeshore Fund, joining forces with other donors to respond to ever-changing charitable opportunities within the Lakeshore Area. The Lakeshore Fund is a flexible, permanent fund that supports a diverse, effective group of local nonprofit organizations that are working to positively impact the Lakeshore Area. Distributions from the Lakeshore Fund are made through a competitive grant application process and are awarded to innovative, sustainable and measurable projects or programs in the areas of: