It is the purpose of the Community Appropriations Committee to support agenciesin our community that enhance education, sustain arts and culture and promote self-sufficiency through the fair and equitable allocation of available funds. Eaton Corporation’s Marshall Proving Ground is inviting previous applicants to apply for charitable support by filling out the attached questionnaire no later than February 15, 2012. The completeness, clarity, brevity and measurability of your respo... Read more

Representative Kate Segal will provide opening remarks and area organizations will be offering table presentations.   Food and prizes for all attendees. Day care for infants-12 years provided. Call Courtney ZIny, CA Vita Coordinator at 441-1378 for more information. Hosted by:  Miller Foundation, Bank of America, CA, United Way of Greater Battle Creek, IRS.  Sponsored by:  Michigan Goodwill Heartland, United Educational Credit Union, Guardian, Inspire, Battle Creek ... Read more

OMNI Community Credit Union has announced it will be distributing $50,000 throughout 2012 through its “OMNI Gives Back” Grant program. Distributions through the grant program will be made to charitable organizations throughout Southwest Michigan. To apply for the “OMNI Gives Back” Grant, visit www.omnigivesback.org. Read more

  The IRS  recognizes that many small organizations are operated by volunteers and may face unique challenges in meeting federal tax obligations. Accordingly, the IRS will treat a small organization (one that normally has annual gross receipts of not more than $50,000 in its most recently completed taxable year) as having established reasonable cause for failing to file a Form 990-N e-Postcard or an annual return for its taxable years beginning in 2007, 2008, and 2009 if it meets e... Read more