Michael Scholz Memorial Charitable Fund
Honoring Michael's Magic
Teaching youth how to preserve and protect South Florida’s fragile environment and ecosystem.
Michael Scholz
October 27, 1972 – January 9, 2003
Michael Scholz Memorial Charitable Fund
- Mission Statement
The Michael Scholz Memorial Charitable Fund was established in the spring of 2003 to celebrate the passion for the outdoors displayed by Key Biscayne resident Michael Scholz and to honor the magical way in which he brought people together and touched their lives.
The Fund’s mission is to teach young persons how to preserve and protect South Florida’s fragile environment and ecosystem. Special emphasis is placed on reaching youth who face challenges, such as those who live at or below the Federal poverty line, who are mentally or physically disabled or abused, and others who lack opportunities to experience South Florida’s unique tropical beauty. The expectation is that environmental education will increase admiration and respect for nature, resulting in a desire to protect and better care for our fragile environmental ecosystem.
It is through the Fund’s diverse initiatives that young persons learn about the environment. Example include a two-week camp in Key Biscayne’s Crandon Park, an effort to return endangered butterflies and moths to South Florida, a beach excursion for HIV positive children, and more. See Community Action for more information.
Giving Journey
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The Michael Scholz Memorial Charitable Fund is most likely to fund projects that:
• Teach youth how to preserve and protect South Florida’s fragile environment and ecosystem.
• Target youth who face challenges, such as those who live at or below the federal poverty line or who are mentally or physically or emotionally disabled or abused;
• Respond creatively and in a timely manner to existing or emerging environmental issues in South Florida;
• Foster volunteerism and community involvement; and/or
• Can have a lasting impact on youth participants.
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Initiatives
Initiatives of the Fund are undertaken in South Florida with an emphasis on Michael’s home of Key Biscayne.
Michael's Magic Camp
Project Cradle
Butterfly & Moth Preservation
Shake-A-Leg
Hurricane Katrina Donation
Goulds Rams
Children Participated
Initiatives Funded
Grants Given
Funds Raised
Keep Michael's Spirit Alive!
The Michael Scholz Memorial Charitable Fund is a 501©(3) not-for-profit organization. We need your help to sustain and expand upon its initiatives. Your monetary contribution will help advance the mission of the Fund and ensure its programs continue to touch the lives of many.
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