Formed in 2017, Mitten Foundation partners with different local nonprofit organizations (or organizations in need) in an effort to raise both funds and awareness. With the help of its staff, customers, and community partners, Mitten Foundation—and its parent organization, The Mitten Brewing Company— has raised more than $500,000 for local organizations since 2012.

The Foundation's criteria for choosing nonprofit partners are twofold: the organization must be local (or have a strong local impact), and it must be small enough that the donation will make a measurable difference. The Foundation strives to connect each dollar donated to the effect it has. 

The Mitten Brewing Company was humbled to receive the West Michigan Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals 2015 “President’s Award” in recognition of its commitment to fundraising. The company plans to expand its community involvement efforts as it grows, and it recently started an employee volunteer program that provides staff with opportunities to become personally involved with non-profit partners.