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27 Foundations that have given Small Business grants in Michigan

These foundations have provided grants and donations to small businesses in recent years to help support small business growth, business owners, entrepreneurs, and for-profit businesses.

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URBAN ALLIANCE INC
KALAMAZOO, MI
URBAN ALLIANCE, INC. WAS FORMED TO CREATE, FOSTER AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS WITH INNER CITIES AND BE A CONDUIT FOR INDIVIDUALS, AGENCIES, CHURCHES AND CORPORATIONS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE BETTERMENT OF THEIR COMMUNITY.
Last Grant Year2018
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CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION
FLINT, MI
Mizzen by Mott is an education technology service offering free digital lesson plans, curriculum, activities, and resources for youth-serving professionals in out-of-school time programs. The platform helps educators plan and deliver engaging courses, lessons, and activities for students with content from organizations, such as NASA, PBS, the Pulitzer Center and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Mizzen also provides professional development resources and experiences that support afterschool practitioners in designing high quality and engaging programs and activities. Curriculum available via the App will feature STEM, Career Exploration, Health and Wellness, Social Emotional Learning, Visual and Performing Arts, Academic Support, Literacy, Youth Leadership, and other K-12 enrichment content. Mizzen develops strategic partnerships and collaborations with community-based organizations, schools, experts in the field and corporations actively engaged in educational and youth development initiatives.
Last Grant Year2023
Funding Activity Very Frequent Funder
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UNITED WAY OF GENESEE COUNTY
FLINT, MI
WE MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY AND ITS RESOURCES, FORGE PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS, NON-PROFIT AGENCIES, GOVERNMENT, CORPORATIONS, ORGANIZED LABOR AND FOUNDATIONS, TO HELP CREATE SOLUTIONS. WE HAVE BROADENED OUR ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY BEYOND BEING JUST A FUNDRAISER AND GRANTOR. WE HAVE EITHER STARTED OR ARE A MEMBER OF MANY COLLABORATIONS OR PARTNERSHIPS THAT ARE WORKING TO FIND EFFICIENT SOLUTIONS FOR THE GAPS IN THE "SAFETY NET" OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND OLDER ADULTS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Last Grant Year2024
Funding Activity Very Frequent Funder
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MAX M and MARJORIE S FISHER FOUNDATION
SOUTHFIELD, MI
OGEN-SOCIAL LOAN FUND - THIS ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LOANS THROUGHOUT ISRAEL TO FAMILIES IN NEED AND SMALL BUSINESSES.
Last Grant Year2023
Funding Activity Very Frequent Funder
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MID-MICHIGAN CHILD CARE
FREELAND, MI
MID-MICHIGAN CHILD CARE CENTERS HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE, PROVIDE SERVICES, AND ASSIST CHILD DAY CARE HOMES IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, TO FURNISH MANAGEMENT AND ADVISORY SERVICES TO CHILD DAY CARE HOMES, TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT CHILD DAY CARE HOMES TO PARENTS, CORPORATIONS AND THE COMMUNITY.
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GREAT LAKES WOMENS BUSINESS COUNCIL
LIVONIA, MI
ASSIST WOMAN AND MINORITIES WITH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT.
Last Grant Year2020
Funding Activity Very Frequent Funder
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Opportunity Resource Fund
Lansing, MI
Promotes affordable home and small business ownership to benefit and strengthen MI Communities.
Last Grant Year2022
Funding Activity Occasional Funder
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WILLIAM DAVIDSON INSTITUTE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF B
ANN ARBOR, MI
To operate a not-for-profit proprietary school offering courses and instruction in business management in emerging markets and allied fields to equip economic decision-makers in emerging countries with the tools of commercial success
Last Grant Year2022
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METRO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTINC
FLINT, MI
WE BUILD PARTNERSHIPS TO CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE VIBRANT AND PROSPEROUS COMMUNITIES. WE FOSTER ENTREPRENEURS AND GROW SMALL BUSINESSES. WE DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND PREPARE FAMILIES FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP.
Last Grant Year2022
Funding Activity Frequent Funder
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COUNTY OF MECOSTA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
BIG RAPIDS, MI
TO OPERATE AND ACT EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, TO RELIEVE POVERTY, ELIMINATE PREJUDICE, REDUCE NEIGHBORHOOD TENSIONS, COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION WITHIN ECONOMICALLY DEPRESSED AREAS OF THE COUNTY OF MECOSTA, INCREASE EMPLOYMENT AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AND HELP GENERATE NEW AND ADDITIONAL TAX REVENUES WITHIN THE COUNTY OF MECOSTA, WHICH MAY BE UNABLE TO OBTAIN AID THROUGH CONVENTIONAL SOURCES, BOTH ON OR NEAR THEIR PRESENT SITES AND ON NEW SITES WITHIN THE COUNTY OF MECOSTA, AND THE ATTRACTION AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF NEW COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES TO SITES WITHIN THE COUNTY OF MECOSTA BY CONDUCTING STUDIES, DEVELOPING LAND USE AND ASSISTING AND ENCOURAGING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOUND BUSINESS PLANS, COUNSELING BUSINESSES, ENCOURAGING EMPLOYMENT OF LOW AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS AND ENGAGING IN OTHER SIMILAR ACTIVITIES WHICH MAY BE CA
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THE HUNDRED CLUB OF DETROIT
FENTON, MI
EXPENDITURES ARE MADE TO SPOUSES, CHILDREN AND DEPENDENTS OF THE POLICE AND FIRE OFFICERS, SHERIFFS, DEPUTIES, FEDERAL MARSHALS, AGENTS AND OTHERS, WHO, WHILE IN THE EMPLOY OF OR ACTING AS PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS FOR THE CITY OF DETROIT, OR OTHER MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS AND/OR DEPARTMENTS IN THE AREA OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT, OR WHEREVER EMPLOYED BY OR ACTING FOR THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE, HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES AS A PROXIMATE RESULT OF ACTION IN THE LINE OF DUTY. IN ADDITION, EXPENDITURES ARE DESIGNED TO FACILITATE AND ENCOURAGE EFFICIENT AND DEDICATED PERFORMANCE BY ALL SUCH PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS FROM DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. NO PART OF THE FUNDS OR PROPERTY OF THE CORPORATION SHALL INURE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF ANY MEMBER AND NO PART OF THE ACTIVITIES OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE TO CARRY ON PROPAGANDA OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION.
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SACRED HEART MISSION FOR GLADWIN COUNTY
GLADWIN, MI
TO ASSIST THE POOR WITHIN GLADWIN COUNTY WITH FOOD, CLOTHING, HEATING, UTILITIES, AND MISCELLANEOUS OTHER ITEMS. TO DO SUCH THINGS AND PERFORM SUCH ACTS TO ACCOMPLISH ITS PURPOSE AS THE SACRED HEART MISSION AND FOOD PANTRY BOARD MAY DETERMINE TO BE APPROPRIATE AND ARE NOT FORBIDDEN BY SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE CODE WITH ALL THE POWER CONFERRED ON NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
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BERGLAND MATCHWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY LLC
Bergland, MI
The historical society is maintaining our status in hopes we will have a museum again to display our artifacts. In the meantime we will support other non-profits and museums.
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COBBLESTONE CARES INC
FREELAND, MI
COBBLESTONE CARES WAS FOUNDED BY THE SHAREHOLDERS OF COBBLESTONE HOMES, LLC EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES, IN AN EFFORT TO COORDINATE AND PROVIDE FUNDS TO VARIOUS GREAT LAKES BAY REGION (MID-MICHIGAN) NOT FOR PROFIT ENTITIES TO HELP SUPPORT THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE REGION AS WELL AS AWARD FUNDS TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE REGION TO ADVANCE THE KNOWLEDGE OF BUILDING HOMES WITH HEALTH AND FAMILIES IN MIND.
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ENRICHED LIVING LLC
WALKER, MI
ENRICHED LIVING IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTRUAL DISABILITIES AND SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS.
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Cardboard Prophets
Eaton Rapids, MI
Collect clothing to distribute, encourage individuals and corporations to provide shelter, strive to educate the community, supply food, and provide a warming center for the homeless.
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AMPLIFY GR
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT HOLISTIC REVITALIZATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS IN AND AROUND GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN BY COORDINATING AND INVESTING IN ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LOW AND MIXED-INCOME HOUSING; FOSTERING CRADLE-TO-CAREER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES; REINVIGORATING NEIGHBORHOOD ECONOMIES THROUGH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, LOCAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT; AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLNESS EFFORTS; AND BY ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FOREGOING.
Last Grant Year2023
Funding Activity Occasional Funder
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SPRINGGR
GRAND RAPIDS, MI
SPRINGGRSPRINGGR IS A TRAINING, MENTORING AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY FOR ENTREPRENEURS FROM NEIGHBORHOODS OF HIGHER ECONOMIC NEED IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN. IT IS DESIGNED TO HELP PARTICIPANTS TURN THEIR IDEAS INTO BUSINESSES BY USING PROVEN, EFFECTIVE CURRICULUM, BUSINESS COACHING IN FINANCE, MARKETING AND PLANNING, AND CONNECTION WITH OTHER BUSINESSES IN LOCAL NEIGHBORHOODS. FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THE CURRICULUM, SPRINGGR CONTINUES TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN AND NETWORK BY CONNECTING GRADUATES WITH SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MENTORS AND OFFERING TRAINING EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN URBAN GRAND RAPIDS NEIGHBORHOODS WITH HIGH ECONOMIC NEEDS.
Last Grant Year2021
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WEST MICHIGAN WPO
WALKER, MI
THE CHAPTER IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS, EXPERIENCES, AND PRACTICES PERTAINING TO THE PROBLEMS OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AS AMENDED, AND MAY MAKE EXPENDITURES FOR ONE OR MORE OF THESE PURPOSES. WITHOUT LIMITING OR EXPANDING THE FOREGOING, THE CHAPTERS SPECIFIC PURPOSE SHALL BE:1. TO PROVIDE AN ASSOCIATION FOR EXECUTIVES WHO HAVE MUTUAL INTERESTS2.TO DEVELOP, PROMOTE, AND FURTHER THE EXCHANGE OF EXPERIENCES, IDEAS, AND BUSINESS PRACTICES TO IMPROVE EXECUTIVE PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE.3.TO PROVIDE ASSOCIATE WITH THE WORLD PRESIDENTS ORGANIZATIONGROUP EXEMPT #3316
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METRO DETROIT BLACK CHAMBER OF
DETROIT, MI
TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE FINANCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO THE YOUTH AND SMALL BUSINESSES/NON-PROFITS OF METRO DETROIT.
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SANFORD STRONG
SANFORD, MI
To facilitate the recovery of residents and small businesses following the aftermath of Edenville and Sanford Dam Failure, Presidential Fema Disaster Declaration 4547DR- MI
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AIME SPARK
CLARKSTON, MI
The Spark small business grant programs will fuel new growth and employment opportunities in the wholesale mortgage industry.
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ALTURE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
SAINT CLAIR SHORES, MI
ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES UNDER SECTION 501(c)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR CORRESPONDING SECTIONS OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE. SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION ADDRESSES THE ECONOMIC NEEDS OF LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE CREATION OF SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.
Last Grant Year2023
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LOCAL LOVE - A MOMENT OF KINDNESS
MATTAWAN, MI
The Company's mission is to provide a vehicle for persons who wish to participate and contribute to the community need by providing assistance to small businesses and individuals in the Kalamazoo region impacted by the global pandemic.
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DOWNTOWN MUSKEGON NOW
MUSKEGON, MI
PROMOTION, SOCIAL WELFARE AND EDUCATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF THE DOWNTOWN MUSKEGON COMMUNITY BASED ON THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC STRUCTURES, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, ARTS, MUSIC AND OTHER ENTERTAINMENT EVENTS WITHIN THE CHARITABLE PURPOSES SET FORTH IN SECTION 501(C)3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
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CHANGE AGENT CONSORTIUM
DETROIT, MI
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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REFERRAL EXCHANGE INC
TROY, MI
A GROUP OF BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORTS THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS. HELP TO FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN A LOCAL AREA.
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