Foundations that fund youth programs in Michigan
These 25 foundations made grants to youth programs 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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The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation
- $550,000 to Kalamazoo Youth Development Network, Kalamazoo: May be used to support the objectives of the fatherhood network at the discretion of...
- $550,000 to Kalamazoo Youth Development Network, Kalamazoo: Building a liberatory out-of-school time (ost) sector (operational funding)
- $150,000 to Kalamazoo Youth Development Network, Kalamazoo: Wellness funding- may be used to support dominica's promise at the discretion of the org
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.
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $500,000 to New Level Sports, Battle Creek: Jobs and Family Economic Security
- $500,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Health and Health Equity
- $350,000 to New Level Sports, Battle Creek: Early Care and Education
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/
Consumers Energy Foundation
- $83,333 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Core experience theme partnership
- $18,000 to Code on Wheels, Grand Rapids: Stem education pathways for success
- $15,000 to Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation, Southfield: Mcwt scholarship progarm
How to apply: See statements 10-12
Deadlines: See statements 10-12
Restrictions: See statements 10-12
The Spencer Foundation
- $483,044 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Creating transformative possibility in schools and communities
- $193,377 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Postsecondary education
- $50,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Addressing language barriers within mathematical tasks
How to apply: Application, information, and materials requirements posted on website.
Deadlines: Deadlines posted on foundation's website, www.spencer.org
Restrictions: Information posted on foundation's website, www.spencer.org
Ally Charitable Foundation
- $50,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeast Michigan, Ypsilanti: Ally financial site-based (sib) mentoring
- $50,000 to Caught Up, Grosse Pointe: Trust-based philanthropy - workforce development
- $50,000 to Lawn Academy, Detroit: Trust-based philanthropy - workforce development
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.
Kanitz Louis J & Golda I Main Ac
- $5,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Scholarship
- $5,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Scholarship
- $5,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Scholarship
How to apply: Online application at s://www.csascholars.org/kanitz/indexcss.php#
Deadlines: March
Restrictions: Be high school seniors or graduates of muskegon high school, demonstrate financial need, plan to attend a two-year or four-year col and a minimum cumulative unweighted gpa of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- $812,672 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: 80179 analyzing american economic and demographic fragmentation at the community level to...
- $40,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: 80521 identifying the effect of supplemental nutrition assistance program...
- $14,955 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: 78812 assessing whether indigenous women of reproductive age had equitable access to and...
How to apply: Most of rwjf's grants are made through targeted grant programs and funding partnerships. Rwjf's funding priorities and calls for proposals are described on www.rwjf.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines, except when foundation issues a call for proposal (cfp) or request for proposal (rfp).
Restrictions: Rwjf is dedicated to taking bold leaps to transform health in our lifetime and pave the way, together, to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. We are a national philanthropy that advances transformative systems...
The Kresge Foundation
- $300,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Project support grant for rx kids.
- $175,000 to Detroit Horse Power, Detroit: Project support to build the largest urban equestrian center in the country
- $125,000 to Detroit Cares Circle of the National Cares Mentoring Movement, Detroit: Project support grant for the elevating student voices
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
- $400,000 to Michigan State University, Flint: Rx kids: prenatal and infant allowances in flint, mi
- $80,000 to Boys and Girls Club of Greater Flint, Flint: Bgc general operating support 2024 - 2025
- $65,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flint and Genesee County, Flint: Out of school time mentoring program 2024 - 2025
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...
Americana Foundation
- $130,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: 2024 programming and operations
- $25,000 to Growing Hope Inc, Ypsilanti: Cultivating accessibility and sustainability in ypsilanti's food system
- $5,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Thomas ranger memorial fund 2024
How to apply: The grant application form and information is available at http://americanafoundation.org/guidelines.asp
Deadlines: Grant requests are due january 8th, april 1st, july 1st and october 1st.
Restrictions: The foundation makes grants only to nonprofit organizations that have been determined by the irs to be charitable, scientific or educational and are tax exempt under irc section 501(c)(3) and not a private foundation. Nonprofit...
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $20,000 to Gamers Outreach Foundation, Saline: Human services
- $5,000 to Avalon Village Inc, Highland Park: Human services
- $5,000 to North Star Reach, Pinckney: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Dart Foundation Fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
- $250,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Lansing, Lansing: Renovations to their kitchen and dining hall.
- $130,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Michigan Capital Region Inc, Lansing: Establishment of a School Based Mentorship Program in the Lansing and Waverly School...
- $5,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Support to music camp for those with disabilities.
How to apply: Application should be by letter and include a detailed description of the project and the amount of funding requested. A copy of the IRS determination letter is required.
Restrictions: Other limitations: No grants to individuals. Fields of interest: Education, engineering & technology, environment, science, youth, math, journalism, victims. Geographic Preference: Historically giving primarily in regions of CA, MI, WA,...
Toni A Wisne Foundation
- $50,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Use consistent with 501(c)(3) status
- $40,000 to Midnight Golf Program, Detroit: Use consistent with 501(c)(3) status
- $15,000 to Girls Group, Ann Arbor: Use consistent with 501(c)(3) status
How to apply: Letter describing purpose of grant and verification of organization's charitable status.
The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation
- $30,000 to Norte Youth Cycling, Traverse City: Building renovations
- $15,000 to The Rock of Kingsley, Kingsly: Infrastructure technology improvements
- $6,000 to Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore To Shore, Grand Rapids: Stem, outdoor exploration, and life skills program support
How to apply: Application form available on the foundation's web site.
Deadlines: Twice yearly prior to semi-annual grant cycles. Deadlines are posted on the foundation's web site.
Restrictions: Preference is given to charitable and exempt organizations which enhance the well being of children, strengthen the economic ability of citizens and/or contribute to moral and spiritual life of the community.
Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey Foundation
- $5,000 to Midnight Golf Program, Bingham Farms: General support
- $5,000 to Building Better Men, Detroit: General support
- $5,000 to Friendship Circle, West Bloomfield: 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
The Scripps Howard Foundation
- $2,500 to Epifanynow, Lansing: Community Impact Campagin - ARSF matching dollars
- $1,250 to Hangar Youth and Community Center, Byron Center: Volunteer Gift
- $1,250 to Hangar Youth and Community Center, Byron Center: Volunteer Gift
Terra Foundation for American Art
- $150,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Art education
- $75,000 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Art education
How to apply: Please consult our website "www.terraamericanart.org" for grant application details.
Deadlines: Various
Restrictions: Please consult our website "www.terraamericanart.org" for grant application details.
The Elevate Prize Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to Brilliant Detroit, Detroit: Elevate prize program - to support repurposing vacant houses into vibrant community...
- $50,000 to Avalon Village, Highland: Cnn heroes program - to support creating a safe, nurturing, uplifting, and healing space...
How to apply: For information go to www.elevateprize.org
Deadlines: For information go to www.elevateprize.org
Restrictions: For information go to www.elevateprize.org
Enna Foundation C/O Greenleaf Trust
- $75,000 to Girls Build Kalamazoo Inc, Kalamazoo: Operating support
- $70,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: Their future is in your hands campaign, operating support
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.
Alternative Foundation
- $80,000 to Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages, Redford: General & Unrestricted
- $10,000 to Midnight Golf Program, Bingham Farms: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Https://fsrequests.com/alternativefoundation
Deadlines: Https://fsrequests.com/alternativefoundation
Restrictions: Https://fsrequests.com/alternativefoundation
The Fred A & Barbara M Erb Family Foundation
- $70,000 to Michigan State University, Detroit: Program support
- $12,500 to Young Nation, Detroit: Program support
How to apply: See web site
Deadlines: See web site
Restrictions: See web site
The Carls Foundation
- $75,750 to North Star Reach, Pinkney: Support for an assistant maintenance specialist
- $4,833 to Michigan State University, East Lansing: Annual merit & financial needs for carls scholarship students
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...
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
- $20,000 to Open Roads Bike Program, Kalamazoo: Operational support
- $15,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: General operating support
How to apply: Grant application available at address listed in item 2a
Restrictions: Board reviews grant applications
Mojo Foundation C/O Michael A Mcgraw
- $15,000 to Whitecaps Community Foundation, Comstock Park: General support
- $5,000 to Love Inc, Grand Haven: General support
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Section 501(c)(3) organizations
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation
- $12,000 to Cord Group, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $5,738 to Kent County Youth Agricultural Association, Lowell: General operating
How to apply: Letter of request
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