Join or Renew Membership
Why Become a Member
When you join the Hestia Women’s Giving Circle, you become part of a vibrant community of women creating lasting change for women and girls in Charlevoix and Emmet counties. Together, we combine our resources to award grants that transform lives — and every member has a voice in deciding where those funds go.
Membership Levels
Your membership contribution fuels our annual grants. Every level includes full membership privileges — your participation and your vote matter equally.
Annual Giving Levels:
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$1,000
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$500
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$250
We encourage members, when possible, to consider the $1,000 level to help maximize our collective impact.
How to Join or Renew
Membership contributions are due by December 31 each year. Early renewals are always appreciated — they help us stay organized and give our fund more time to grow through investment by our fiduciary partner, the Charlevoix County Community Foundation (CCCF). That means even more money for next year’s grants!
You may contribute in full, quarterly, or set up a recurring gift throughout the year.
All contributions are tax-deductible charitable donations. Because Hestia operates as a field of interest fund within CCCF, Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) are also accepted.
Ways to Give
By Check:
Payable to Charlevoix County Community Foundation with “Hestia” in the memo line.
Mail to:
CCCF
P.O. Box 718
East Jordan, MI 49727
By Credit Card:
Complete the short form below, then follow the link to the CCCF website. You may set up a recurring gift if you prefer.
By QCD:
Your financial institution may send a check directly to the CCCF. Please ask your fund manager to note this is for Hestia.
Membership FAQ
Is my contribution a membership fee or a donation?
Both! When you join Hestia, you become a member. Your membership contribution is processed as a charitable donation through the Charlevoix County Community Foundation (our fiduciary partner), ensuring your gift is tax-deductible.
Why does the Charlevoix County Community Foundation (CCCF) website call it a donation?
CCCF manages Hestia’s funds and, by law, must treat all contributions as donations. On our side, we call it a membership contribution because it makes you a full member of Hestia Women’s Giving Circle.
What are the membership levels?
There are three giving levels — $1,000, $500, and $250. Every level includes full membership privileges.
When are contributions due?
Membership contributions are due December 31. You may give in full, quarterly, or through a recurring online donation via CCCF. Even better, early contributions give our funds time to grow through CCCF’s investment program, providing more resources for grant-making next year.
Is my contribution tax-deductible?
Yes. Because your membership is processed as a charitable donation through CCCF, it is fully tax-deductible.
Can I pay by check or credit card?
Yes. You may mail a check to CCCF (with “HESTIA” in the memo line) or contribute online by credit card through the CCCF website. To help cover processing costs, please consider adding 3% to your contribution so every dollar possible supports our mission (for example, $30 on $1,000 or $15 on $500).
Want to support without becoming a member?
Not ready to join but want to make a difference? You can help empower women and girls in our community through a donation.
Thank you for joining (or renewing!) your membership in Hestia. Together, our collective philanthropy promotes the economic self-sufficiency and well-being of women and girls in our community.