Foundations that fund legal aid and crime prevention in Michigan
These 25 foundations made grants to legal aid and crime prevention 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
- $416,667 to Michigan Advocacy Program, Ypsilanti: Jobs and Family Economic Security
- $250,000 to Give Merit Inc, Detroit: Jobs and Family Economic Security
- $184,500 to Legal Aid of Western Michigan, Grand Rapids: 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
- $700,000 to Kalamazoo County Defender, Kalamazoo: Fully operationalize client service project: the village
- $150,000 to Immigration Law & Justice Michigan, Kalamazoo: Wellness support
- $150,000 to Kalamazoo County Defender, Kalamazoo: Wellness support
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 Kresge Foundation
- $450,000 to Michigan Community Resources, Detroit: Project support grant to continue to serve as a capacity and cohort build partner for...
- $350,000 to Detroit Justice Center, Detroit: General operating support
- $250,000 to Nation Outside, Lansing: Project support to address the collective carceral impact experienced by families and...
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
Ruth Mott Foundation
- $75,000 to Crime Stoppers of Flint and Genesee County, Flint: Crime stoppers general operating support 2024
- $59,500 to Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, Flint: The north flint legal outreach & immersion project 2025
- $45,000 to Motherly Intercession, Flint: Reading and counting to succeed 2024
How to apply: Potential grantees are encouraged to go to www.ruthmottfoundation.org for information on the ruth mott foundation grant process and guidelines.
Deadlines: Board approves grants 3 times a year (feb/march, june & oct). See website for specific deadlines.
Restrictions: The ruth mott foundation believes in community vitality, which emerges from safe and vibrant neighborhoods that are home to healthy, financially secure families and children. To achieve this in our community, we are focusing our efforts on...
Ethel and James Flinn Foundation
- $100,000 to Southwest Detroit Community Justice Center, Detroit: To provide trauma-informed wraparound case management services for individuals and...
- $5,000 to Haven Inc, Pontiac: Matching gifts
- $5,000 to Haven Inc, Pontiac: Trustee recognition program
How to apply: The foundation accepts competitve proposals once a year through its on-line grant application system.
Deadlines: The fdn announces rfps annually in may, apps are accepted through july and announced in september.
Restrictions: The foundation awards grants to non-profits that deliver mental health care and services in michigan.
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
- $100,000 to Michigan Community Resources, Detroit: Dovetail Staff Capacity Support
- $100,000 to Michigan Community Resources, Detroit: Continued General Operating Support
How to apply: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Restrictions: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Enna Foundation C/O Greenleaf Trust
- $119,500 to Kalamazoo County Defender Inc, Kalamazoo: The village-mental health program
- $50,000 to Bent Not Broken, Kalamazoo: General operations
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.
Cdv5 Foundation
- $30,000 to Roosevelt Park Ministries Inc, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $25,000 to Next Step of West Michigan, Grand Rapids: General operating
How to apply: Details available at cdv5foundation.org
Restrictions: More information on the foundation's funding priorities is available at cdv5foundation.org
Young Woman's Home Association of Detroit Michigan
- $10,000 to Wellspring, Detroit: Academic & youth development program
- $7,500 to Haven Inc, Pontiac: Res shelter for surv of int ptn viol
How to apply: See grant application on organization's website
Deadlines: First-time applicant: august 1; returning applicant: september 1
Restrictions: Grants must be used to benefit women and/or children in the state of michigan.
Consumers Energy Foundation
- $3,000 to Crime Stoppers of Flint & Genesee County, Flint Michigan: Crime stoppers flint & genesee county
- $2,500 to Soar Cafe & Farms, Jackson: Soar cafe
How to apply: See statements 10-12
Deadlines: See statements 10-12
Restrictions: See statements 10-12
Mullick Foundation
- $450,000 to Give Merit Inc, Bloomfield Hills: General support for educational and mentorship opportunities to underserved youth in...
How to apply: Written request with all relevant background information.
Deadlines: September 30 of each calendar year.
Restrictions: Limits based on need and funds availability.
The Fred A & Barbara M Erb Family Foundation
- $170,000 to Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, Detroit: Program support
How to apply: See web site
Deadlines: See web site
Restrictions: See web site
Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
- $100,000 to Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, Detroit: General operating
How to apply: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org to apply online
Deadlines: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Restrictions: Visit https://www.crownfamilyphilanthropies.org for more information
Hudson-Webber Foundation
- $75,000 to Michigan Center for Youth Justice, Ann Arbor: General operations
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...
Toni A Wisne Foundation
- $50,000 to Give Merit Inc, Detroit: Use consistent with 501(c)(3) status
How to apply: Letter describing purpose of grant and verification of organization's charitable status.
The Joyce Foundation
- $50,000 to Great Lakes Environmental Law Center, Detroit: Environment
How to apply: See attachment
Restrictions: See attachment
Metro Health Foundation
- $30,000 to Michigan Advocacy Program, Ypsilanti: Mi elder justice initiative
How to apply: All funding requests will be discussed with foundation staff prior to preparation and submission of grant requests. Foundation staff will determine if a grant request letter or full grant application is required. The foundation has specific grant letter and grant application...
Deadlines: Deadlines for submitting grant applications are february 1 and august 1
Restrictions: Grants are made to organizations with programs serving residents of the detroit, michigan metropolitan area (wayne, oakland and macomb counties). There will be no grants higher than 50,000; no grants will be made to municipalities, other...
Nextfifty Initiative
- $27,500 to Chaldean Community Foundation, Sterling Heights: General support
How to apply: Please see to www.next50foundation.org for details.
Deadlines: Nextfifty initiative will have two grant application cycles.
Restrictions: Please see to www.next50foundation.org for details
Bob Barker Foundation Inc
- $14,000 to Wayne County Jail Outreach Ministry, Detroit: General Operation
How to apply: The Bob Barker Company Foundation Uses an online system for all stages of their grant making and is comprised of three steps: 1. Guideline Review 2. Letter of Inquiry 3. Grant Application
Deadlines: No Submission Deadlines
Restrictions: Guidelines: This foundation seeks to fund organizations that are well managed, have a financial and fundraising plan, engage in strategic planning and have a strong leadership and lively governance. 1. Your organization's work must result...
Edward F Redies Foundation Inc
- $12,000 to Motherly Intercession, Flint: Child support
How to apply: A brief cover letter, signed by an authorized individual of the requesting organization, should clerarly state the purposes for which the facility, equipment, or improvements are to be used. The letter should include the amount requested and the time period in which the funds...
Deadlines: Submissions should be made prior to march 31 of each year.
Restrictions: Foundation will consider applications for grants from well-established tax exempt organizations seeking funds for capital improvements, equipment purchases, or other special needs of a tangible asset nature.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
- $10,000 to Chaldean Community Foundation, Sterling Heights: Driver education
Keller Foundation
- $10,000 to Roosevelt Park Ministries, Grand Rapids: Human services grant
How to apply: Website oline grant application
Deadlines: May 15
Restrictions: Core city grand rapids, mi
Re Olds Foundation
- $9,000 to Wai-Iam Inc, Lansing: Project - club rise infrastructure improvement
How to apply: Letter form with supporting information on the project.
Restrictions: No assistance to individuals. Assistance restricted to institutions organized in the united states of america.
The Westfield Insurance Foundation
- $7,500 to Hope United Inc, Three Rivers: General operating support
How to apply: Applicants should use the contact information provided and submit requests electronically. Necessary information provided should include prior open year filed 990 returns, and any applicable financial records relating to the request; such as program budgets or financial...
Deadlines: Submissions are accepted at any time.
Restrictions: Funds are disbursed to organizations that are permissible within the Foundation's exempt purpose and existence under 501(c)(3), strategy, and eligible to receive contributinos according to applicable IRC Code sections and verification.
Phillip and Elizabeth Filmer Memorial
- $7,500 to Care House of Oakland County, Pontiac: Support of daily operations
How to apply: Letter format
Restrictions: For residents of oakland county, mi
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