Foundations that fund job training and employment in Michigan
These 25 foundations made grants to job training and employment in Michigan in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $2,081,188 to W E Upjohn Unemployment Trustee Corporation, Kalamazoo: Jobs and Family Economic Security
- $1,480,489 to W E Upjohn Unemployment Trustee Corporation, Kalamazoo: Early Care and Education
- $404,687 to Goodwill Industries of Central Michigans Heartland Inc, Battle Creek: Jobs and Family Economic Security
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation
- $1,836,940 to New Connections of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: Operational support for skilled and vocational trade and life skills training for...
- $150,000 to New Connections of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: Wellness support
- $1,000 to New Connections of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: Partner feedback stipend grant
How to apply: Grant application and requirements are available on our website.
Deadlines: Grant submission deadlines are posted on our website.
Restrictions: Restrictions and limitations on grant eligibility is outlined on our website.
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
- $300,000 to Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, Detroit: Grow Detroit's Young Talent - Industry-Led Trainings
- $200,000 to Black Leaders Detroit, Detroit: BLD No-Interest Loan Program
How to apply: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Restrictions: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Hudson-Webber Foundation
- $100,000 to Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, Detroit: Project clean slate
- $50,000 to Black Leaders Detroit, Detroit: General operating support
How to apply: Please see https://hudson-webber.org/how-to-apply/.
Deadlines: Please see https://hudson-webber.org/how-to-apply/.
Restrictions: The hudson-webber foundation concentrates its giving for activities based in detroit, or otherwise have a significant benefit to the detroit community. The foundation concentrates its efforts and resources in support of projects within...
Ally Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, Detroit: Grow detroit's young talent
- $25,000 to Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, Detroit: Goodwill's green works appliance repair and recycling program
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online by visiting www.ally.com/about/social-impact/grants/
Restrictions: The organization must have an approved 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity status.
The Carls Foundation
- $500,000 to Goodwill Industries Northern Michigan, Traverse City: Capital suppport for warehouse renovation for food rescue
How to apply: No formal application or request form is required
Deadlines: There are no deadlines for submission of requests
Restrictions: The foundation has a broadly defined charitable purpose but the organization's primary focus is children's health & welfare (primarily in mi), preservation of natural areas and open spaces, and historical buildings. The foundation does not...
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation
- $150,000 to Strategic Workforce Solutions, Grand Rapids: General operating
How to apply: Letter of request
Enna Foundation C/O Greenleaf Trust
- $50,000 to Mrc Industries Inc, Kalamazoo: Skill building
How to apply: See grant application on the foundation's website at www.enna.foundation.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted through august of each year. The board of directors typically meets twice
Restrictions: Generally kalamazoo, michigan community. See website at www.enna.foundation for areas of focus.
Oleson Foundation
- $50,000 to Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan, Traverse City: New box truck for food rescue program operations
How to apply: Application form posted on foundation's website
Deadlines: April 1st of each calendar year
Restrictions: Preference is given to charitable and exempt organizations which are located in northwestern lower michigan.
The Kresge Foundation
- $40,000 to Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance, Troy: Project support grant to design, distribute, and evaluate a curriculum for community...
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation
- $25,000 to Mrc Industries, Kalamazoo: Charitable
How to apply: No designated application necessary
Deadlines: Requests are reviewed and considered on a bi-annual basis. The spring submission deadline is march 1
The Angelo and Margaret Diponio Foundation
- $20,000 to Goodwill Industries Greater Detroit, Detroit: Campaign
How to apply: Requests should contain sufficient information to demonstrate that the requesting organization is qualified to receive funds from the foundation (see subsection (d) below), and a short and plain statement of the basis for the request.
Restrictions: The foundation's articles of incorporation limit grants to section 501(c)(3) organizations operating within the state of michigan, such as institutions of higher learning, organizations conducting medical research or providing medical...
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
- $15,000 to Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan, Kalamazoo: Support of the adult education and training program
How to apply: Grant application available at address listed in item 2a
Restrictions: Board reviews grant applications
Clarence & Jack Himmel Foundation
- $10,000 to Gesher Human Services, Southfield: Charitable
How to apply: Proof of section 501(c)(3) status, recent financial statements, list of board of directors, and purpose of request
Restrictions: Charitable contributions are made without geographical restrictions for purposes of social services, arts, education and health care.
Andersen Corporate Foundation
- $10,000 to Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, Detroit: Goodwill's Skilled Trades Academy
How to apply: Grant guidelines and the grant application can be found at: https://www.andersenwindows.com/about/community/ applications must be submitted online.
Deadlines: March 1-31 and august 1-31 annually
Restrictions: Visit website for restrictions and limitations
Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation
- $6,000 to Lakestate Industries, Escanaba: Operating expenses
How to apply: Written letters should be submitted
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time
Toni A Wisne Foundation
- $5,000 to Foundation for Pops, Melvindale: Use consistent with 501(c)(3) status
How to apply: Letter describing purpose of grant and verification of organization's charitable status.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Specialized Employment Services Inc, Flint: Combating the effects of shrinkflation for flint families
How to apply: Requests should be made by letter or email giving the information about the organization, its project, and the amount requested. A copy of the irs determination letter should also be enclosed. Only requests received six (6) weeks prior to the board meeting are considered - other...
Deadlines: Six weeks prior to board meeting.
Restrictions: No grants made to individuals
Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey Foundation
- $5,000 to Gesher Human Services, Southfield: General support
How to apply: A brochure stating applicants purpose and a copy of thier irs determination letter that the applicant is a section 170(c) operating charitable organization.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on awards or contributions
Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation
- $2,000 to Comprenew, Grand Rapids: Community support
How to apply: Application form can be found on website.
Restrictions: Guidelines for awards are listed on application forms to determine eligibility
Tuktawa Foundation
- $2,000 to Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, Detroit: Social welfare
How to apply: No required form
Deadlines: No deadline
Answer Health Foundation
- $2,000 to Brodys Be Cafe LLC, Ada: Health care/philanthropic support
How to apply: Any form accepted
Restrictions: No
Burroughs Memorial Trust
- $1,000 to Faith Foundation Resources, Flint: General operating
How to apply: Requests are submitted by sending a letter to anne carey at firstmerit bank
Restrictions: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) charity
Frey Foundation
- $1,000 to New Growth Project, Rockford: Growing Food, Growing People
How to apply: Standard application form available upon request from address above or at the foundation's website: www.freyfdn.org
Deadlines: Due twelve weeks prior to scheduled date of board funding meetings, held in feb, may, aug, and nov.
Restrictions: For community-based or regional projects, the foundation focuses on proposals from organizations and agencies serving kent, emmet or charlevoix counties. The foundation also accepts proposals from charitable organizations with a...
Woodward Charitable Trust
- $1,000 to Berista Inc, Grand Haven: General operating support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in letter form. No standard letter of application is required. A request evaluation will be sent to the applying organization to complete and return. This form emphasizes a description of the charitable organization itself and how the...
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