2025 Legacy Ball Check Presentation

The Frankenmuth Community Foundation's Legacy Ball Committee recently presented a check for $63,886.13 to the Frankenmuth Little Angels Foundation. The funds were raised at the 2025 Legacy Ball, an annual event supporting local nonprofit initiatives.

Frankenmuth Little Angels provides financial assistance and compassionate support to families who have experienced the loss of a minor child. The Foundation was selected as this year’s Legacy Ball beneficiary through a competitive application process.

Each year, the Legacy Ball Committee partners with one local organization working on a major community project and awards them all proceeds from the event. Over the past five years, the Legacy Ball has raised more than $292,000 for projects such as the Frankenmuth City Beautification Committee’s Willkommen sign, the Frankenmuth Lions Club Biergarten, the Frankenmuth Historical Association’s museum renovation and expansion, and the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce's Ice Rink.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Legacy Ball partner. Interested organizations can apply at [insert application link]. The next Frankenmuth Community Foundation Legacy Ball will be held on April 25, 2026.

Pictured from L to R: Frankenmuth Community Foundation Executive Director Jon Webb, Legacy Ball Chair Anne Webb, Legacy Ball committee members Kristi Krafft-Bellsky & Melissa Rau, Little Angels board members Sarah Opperman, Ken Horn, Chris Opperman, and Joelle Abke, and Legacy Ball committee member Bethany Burnett. Committee members not pictured include Danielle and John Daugherty, Dave Bellsky, Marnie Higgins, Jeanna Rogner, Mary Szagesh, and Trisha Way.

Frankenmuth Little Angels is currently seeking additional board members. Those interested can contact Sarah Opperman at oppermansao@yahoo.com.