The 1825 Founders Society is a group of dedicated Ypsilanti area community members, current and former, who seek to make a positive difference in the future of the Ypsilanti area and have some fun in the process.  “1825” is significant because it was the year that Ypsilanti was founded by Augustus Woodward, John Stewart and William Harwood.  They named the new settlement after Demetrius Ypsilanti, a famous Greek patriot general who distinguished himself in the Greek struggle for independence.

By becoming a member of 1825 Founders Society you will help seed an unrestricted, permanently endowed fund under the Ypsilanti Area Community Fund. Grants from the Fund will support local agencies and programs serving our ever-changing community.

Membership in the 1825 Founders Society involves a significant commitment to Ypsilanti – a minimum of $1825 over four years.  This sum can be paid in one donation or by installments over the four year period.  By taking advantage of the Michigan State Tax Credit as well as available federal charitable gift deductions, the actual cost of a membership for a single taxpayer could be as low as $784 (and only $384 for a married taxpayer).

Show your support for the Ypsilanti area by becoming a charter member of the 1825 Founders Society.  We’ll put your contribution to work ‘For good.  For ever.  For Ypsilanti.’   To donate, please download pledge card and mail to:

Ypsilanti Area Community Fund

c/o AAACF

301 N. Main Street, Suite 300

Ann Arbor, MI 48104

 If you have any questions, please contact the Ypsilanti Area Community Fund at 734-663-0401 or Ypsilanti@aaacf.org