Established October 1, 1999, with a gift from Sandra Garlington Briney, The
Briney Ethical Trust marks the onset of a long term commitment to promote ethical politics
and government. The Briney Ethical Fund established with the Community Foundation for
Northeast Michigan, through its affiliate the North Central Michigan Community Foundation,
is a qualified public charity under the Internal Revenue Code. Since this fund is endowed,
under Michigan law contributions to it are eligible for tax credit.
The purpose of the Briney Ethical Trust is to promote ethical politics and
government. Up to half the spendable income generated by The Briney Ethical Fund may be
used every other year, in the non-election, odd-numbered calendar years to provide public
information and education consistent with the purpose stated above and in accordance with
IRS 501(C)3 guidelines.
Essay Contest and Scholarship Money
The
Briney Ethical Fund established in 1999 is providing a scholarship in the amount
of $100 to
the student whose essay on 'Ethical Considerations in
Politics and Government' is selected by The Briney Ethical Fund Trustees.
The essay contest is open to all
students who are attending participating schools. The student
whose essay is selected will receive a gift of one hundred dollars to help
defray the cost of college application fees.
The Briney Fund,
invested with the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan,
is dedicated to spending up to 50% of the earned income every other year,
in the
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For information about The Briney Ethical Fund interested parties may
contact James Briney.
Contact
person:
James Briney
Medford, WI 54451-1524
715-748-3049
For questions or information:
email: 
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