
SMC Foundation
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Contact Information
Office of Institutional Advancement
David C. Briegel Building, Room 2105
58900 Cherry Grove Road
Dowagiac, MI 49047
foundation@swmich.edu
269-782-1275
Your Support Changes Lives and Builds Futures
Education is the gateway to a better future, both for individual students and for all of us whom their work affects, whether they are our children's kindergarten teachers, the nurses caring for our loved ones, or the farmer using new technologies to keep us all fed.
Each year, hundreds of SMC students rely on the scholarships provided by generous donors to pursue their goals and reach their potential.
The mission of the Southwestern Michigan College Foundation is to inspire donors to bridge the financial gap through scholarships and educational investments, thereby opening doors to change lives through higher education and career training.
Please consider making a gift of any amount to support the next generation of impact-makers in our communities.
Wrestling and Music Facilities Capital Campaign
SMC is expanding its wrestling and music facilities! Wrestling will be getting a new state-of-the-art home, and music programs will have modern rehearsal spaces with top acoustics. The upgrades will enhance student experiences and take our programs to the next level.

Make a Donation
Give online now to make an immediate contribution to student success.
Provide long-term support through a planned gift, such as insurance, real estate, memorial scholarships, or bequests.

About the Foundation
The SMC Foundation exists to ensure that all eligible students have financial access to Southwestern Michigan College. It also supports the college in areas not funded through taxes, tuition, and grants like campus beautification projects.
The foundation is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation that was established in 1970. It is governed by a board of directors made up of local community members who volunteer their time.
Foundation Values
- Invest in Students
- Stewardship of Fiduciary Resources
- Enhance Educational Opportunities
- Enrich Our Communities through Access to Higher Education
Meeting Information
Foundation Officers
Dr. Carole Schmidt, President
Tom Ellspermann, Vice President
Diana Bosch, Secretary
Michelle Kite, Treasurer
Emily Schrock, Executive Director
Foundation Directors
Jan Barkell
Hon. Susan Dobrich
Julie Dye
Terry Groth
Ron Gunn
Deborah Hackworth
Tom Jerdon
Richard "Dick" Judd Jr.
Krin Jurgensen
Greg Lozeau
Becky Moore
Patricia "Patty" Patano
David Tate
George Wehrle
William White
Honorary Directors
Ada Springsteen
Arthur "Bruce" Springsteen
Emeritus Directors
Wellington "Duke" Jones III