Independent Public Charity Unites 13 Properties Under Shared Mission to Safeguard Environment, Invest in Communities, and Empower Teams
BOYNE FALLS, Mich. , Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boyne Resorts, North America's largest family-owned four-season resort company, today announced the launch of the Boyne Forever Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) public charity. This strategic philanthropic initiative will work in partnership with all 13 Boyne Resorts properties to amplify their collective impact and create greater year-over-year support for local and national causes. The Foundation represents a historic milestone for the company, channeling nearly 80 years of community commitment into one focused effort driven by the core principles that have defined the Boyne Resorts family since 1948.
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