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1		East Jordan, MI
2		ANN ARBOR, MI
3		GRANT, MI
4		Bloomfield Hills, MI
5		GRAND BLANC, MI
6		THOMPSONVILLE, MI
7		Traverse City, MI
8		East Jordan, MI
9		DETROIT, MI
10		MIDLAND, MI
11		SIDNEY, MI
12		HOLLAND, MI
13		MASON, MI
14		FRANKFORT, MI
15		LANSING, MI
16		SAGINAW, MI
17		HASTINGS, MI
18		FRANKENMUTH, MI
19		HEMLOCK, MI
20		BENZONIA, MI
21		HILLSDALE, MI
22		SPARTA, MI
23		ROCKFORD, MI
24		ISHPEMING, MI
25		LIVONIA, MI
26		GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI
27		Hancock, MI
28		MARQUETTE, MI
29		CLARKSTON, MI
30		WARREN, MI
31		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
32		Rochester, MI
33		MIDLAND, MI
34		DECATUR, MI
35		SAGINAW, MI
36		ANN ARBOR, MI
37		Hazel Park, MI
38		SAGINAW, MI
39		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
40		HOMER, MI
41		Bloomfield Hills, MI
42		PONTIAC, MI
43		FARMINGTON HILLS, MI
44		BIRMINGHAM, MI
45		NILES, MI
46		SAGINAW, MI
47		GRAND RAPIDS, MI
48		Suttons Bay, MI
49		DETROIT, MI
50		DETROIT, MI

Grants to local support agencies for redistribution to qualified individuals.

PROVIDE FOR THE SPOUSES and CHILDREN OF POLICE and FIREFIGHTERS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN COUNTY, MICHIGAN. IN ADDITION, PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE CHILDREN OF POLICE and FIREFIGHTERS, AND PROVIDE GRANTS FOR POLICE and FIRE EQUIPMENT.

Raise funds for

To provide mini-grants to staff and students to support and enhance the academic and enrichment programs of .

TO EMBRACE ANY ORPHANED GIRL CHILD IN THE 5-7 YEAR AGE GROUP, IRRESPECTIVE OF HER CASTE, COLOUR, CREED, OR ETHNICITY, AND TO RAISE HER AS OUR OWN, PROVIDING HER WITH FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH CARE. TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN A COMPREHENSIVE, CONVERGENT, SUSTAINABLE, AND PARTICIPATORY RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. TO EMPOWER RURAL WOMEN AND YOUTH. TO HELP REDUCE POVERTY AND INCREASE ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE THROUGH MICRO-CREDIT PLANNING, INCOME GENERATION SCHEMES, AND VILLAGE-LEVEL ENTERPRISE. TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTHCARE THROUGH PREVENTIVE AND PROMOTIONAL MEASURES, AND PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SERVICES FROM DISPENSARIES. TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL SELF-GOVERNANCE. TO CREATE ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS AND IMPLEMENT NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. TO IMPROVE EDUCATION STANDARDS AND FACILITIES, PROMOTE LITERACY, AND OFFER VALUE-BASED EDUCATION. TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE SOCIAL JUSTICE. TO EMPOWER MEN, WOMEN, YOUTH, AND CHILDREN TO UPLIFT THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES BY IN

TO PROVIDE FREE BOOKS and MEDIA SUPPORT TO PUBLIC

To raise funds and volunteers for the in Township. All activities and donations are in service to the and its programs.

Support Veterans; Scholarships; Grants for Local Events

TO ENHANCE ALL FORMS OF LITERACY AND AN INTEREST IN BOOKS.

PROVIDES GRANTS TO VARIOUS LOCAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN THE COMMUNITY.

PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE, AND AID IN EDUCATIONAL, LIBRARY, SCIENTIFIC, AND SCHOLARSHIP ACTIVITIES.

THE FOUNDATION SOLICITS COMMUNITY AND BUSINESS SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT . FUNDS RAISED ARE DISTRIBUTED VIA GRANTS TO SCHOOL STAFF TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT AUGMENT EXISTING CURRICULA.

PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL GRANTS/SCHOLARSHIPS TO BENEFIT SCHOOL CHILDREN.

SCHOLARSHIPS/CHARITABLE COMMUNITY GRANTS

Provide financial support to community for providing programs and books to patrons and community at large.

SUPPORT LIBRARY ACTIVITIES THROUGH MATERIALS AND SERVICES

BIOLOGICAL FIELD STATION PROGRAMS - IN 2021, DESPITE CONTINUED CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC, INSTITUTE SUCCESSFULLY EXECUTED ITS SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM. DUE TO STRATEGIC PLANNING, RESEARCH GRANTS CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON LAND MANAGEMENT STEWARDSHIP. A TOTAL OF NINE PROJECTS FOUR NATURAL RESOURCE FELLOWSHIPS WERE FUNDED IN 2021. STUDENTS FACULTY MENTORS CONDUCTED SUMMER RESEARCH PROJECTS ON WILD RICE GENETICS, EASTERN BOX TURTLES, FRESHWATER MUSSELS, TICK SURVEYS, FOR EXAMPLE. PROJECTS WITH A FOCUS ON ART WRITING WERE ALSO COMPLETED. TWO LAND MANAGEMENT FELLOWS TWO WATER TECHNICIANS CONDUCTED RESEARCH PROVIDED VALUABLE DATA ON PROPERTY FOR LAND MANAGEMENT EFFORTS. OUTSIDE RESEARCH INCLUDED EASTERN MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKE MONITORING INSECT HERBIVORY ON PLANT STUDY.

THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT CONDUCT DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OR INCUR EXPENSES RELATIVE TO CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES, EXCEPT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NECESSARY EVALUATION OF GRANTS TO THE ORGANIZATION AS SET FORTH IN PART XV.

THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT CONDUCT DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OR INCUR EXPENSES RELATIVE TO CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES EXCEPT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NECESSARY EVALUATION OF GRANTS.

PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS AND SUPPORT FOR THE STUDENTS, FACULTY AND COMMUNITY

GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS

SUPPORT THE AREA SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS

THE (REF) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1991 TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR INCREASED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE REF IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PROFIT CORPORATION, GOVERNED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM THE COMMUNITY. TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH INNOVATIVE IDEAS HAVE RECEIVED GRANTS FOR WIDE-RANGING, EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. LARGE AND SMALL GRANTS ARE AWARDED THREE TIMES ANNUALLY BASED ON THE MERIT OF THE REQUEST AND ITS ABILITY TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE. MAJOR GIFT GRANT REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED AT TIME OF SUBMISSION AND DETERMINED CASE BY CASE, AND STUDENT GRANTS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE GRANTS COMMITTEE. THE REF IS PROUD TO AWARD EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO THE COMMUNITY.

Programmatic Grants: 18 local nonprofit organizations received grant funding with the primary purpose promoting and wellness-related activities.

TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CIVIC TREASURES AND THE MAKING OF GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF ARTS, CULTURE AND CHARITIES IN , MICHIGAN.

THE SUNRISE FOUNDATION IS AN ARM THE SUNRISE . THE RAISES MONEY FOR THE FOUNDATION EACH YEAR THROUGH VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. KEY FUND RAISING EVENTS INCLUDE THE RUN, 5, 10 K COMMUNITY RUN AND WALK, COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE IN THE PAST (PERIODICALLY), SALE DSO TICKETS, BOOK SALE, ETC. THE FUNDS THEN ARE DISTRIBUTED IN THE FORM EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING HIGHSCHOOL SENIORS TO HELP DEFRAY THE COSTS BOOKS AND OR TUTION. FUNDS ARE ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER LOCAL 501C3 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS.

The mission of the is to promote philanthropy, develop and manage permanent endowments from a broad range of donors, and award charitable grants that enhance the quality of life in the Peninsula.

Nature Center is an independent, non-profit organization supported by memberships, donations and grants. Our mission is to celebrate nature through education and action in the Upper Peninsula.

PROVIDING GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS. PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL STUDENTS.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TUITON AND BOOKS FOR STUDENTS.

TO RAISE AND INVEST FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING OUT GRANTS TO SCHOOL FOR USE IN THEIR INSTITUTION.

THE DID NOT HAVE ANY ACTIVITIES EXCEPT IN THE EVALUATION OF GRANTS FOR THE UNDERPRIVLEDGED

SERVICES TO BENEFIT LOCAL PUBLIC LIBRARY.

SUPPLY READING MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC.

THE DOES NOT CONDUCT DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITY OR INCUR EXPENSES RELATIVE TO CHARITABLE ACTIVITY EXCEPT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NECESSARY EVALUATION OF GRANTS TO THE ORGANIZATIONS AS SET FORTH IN PART XV.

TO PROMOTE KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN FUNCTIONS, SERVICES, RESOURCES AND NEEDS LIBRARY AND TO RAISE FUNDS FOR BENEFIT LIBRARY.

The purpose of this organization is to receive and administer funds, to acquire, invest, dispose of and deal with property and interests therein; and to apply gifts, grants, contributions, bequests and devises, and the income and proceeds thereof, to assist those in need with all the powers and duties conferred and imposed upon it by the provisions of the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act and by the Articles of Incorporation and the bylaws of this corporation. This corporation will operate exclusively for the purposes set forth in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including for such purposes the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt Section 501(c)(3) organizations.

SUMMARY OF DIRECT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES:THE MAKING OF GRANTS FOR THEOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND ASSOCIATED WORK TO REVIEW AND EDIT BOOKS, ARTICLES, SERMONS, STUDIES FOR ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION ON CD-ROM WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IDENTIFYING ERRORS, FORMAT CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS TO MAKE THESE RESOURCES MORE USEFUL ON THIS MEDIA. ALSO TO IDENTIFY FURTHER, SIMILAR BOOKS, ARTICLES AND OTHER THEOLOGICAL REFERENCE MATERIALS THAT WOULD BE SUITABLE FOR FUTURE PUBLICATION ON THIS MEDIA. ADDITIONALLY, CLASSROOM STUDY AND LECTURE SERIES IN THEOLOGICAL, HISTORY AND GENERAL EDUCATIONAL TOPICS AS RELATED TO JUDEO-CHRISTIAN TRADITION.

THE MAKES GRANTS TO AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE RESEARCH, SUPPORT, SERVICES, OR PRODUCTS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPARED. NO MATERIAL PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT IS REQUIRED.

Provide College Scholarships and Grants

EPS) WAS ESTABLISHED TO RAISE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PRIMARILY AWARDS TREATMENT GRANTS TO HELP COVER THE COST OF SPECIALIZED INTENSIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY AT , A NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAVE CEREBRAL PALSY, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES, GENETIC SYNDROMES, SPINA BIFIDA AND OTHER GROSS MOTOR DISORDERS. THE EPF BELIEVES THAT EVERY CHILD DESERVES A FIRST STEP; AND WE KNOW THAT THE EXPERT TEAM AT UNDERSTANDS THAT MOBILITY MATTERS WHETHER THE CHILD IS LEARNING TO SHIFT HIS WEIGHT TO ASSIS WITH A TRANSFER, DEVELOPING BALANCE TO SIT IN A CHAIR OR LEARNING TO WALK, EACH OF THESE STEPS GIVES THE CHILD A LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE, IMPROVED FUNCITION AND MOBILITY THAT MATTERS.

WILL RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT BOTH BACTERIAL MENINGITIS AND ORGAN DONATION, BUT WILL ALSO FUND PROGRAMS BY HOSTING VACCINATION CLINICS, ARRANGE BUS RIDES TO CANADA TO RECEIVE VACCINATIONS NOT YET APPROVED IN UNITED STATES AND PROVIDE VACCINATIONS FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THEM. GRANTS PAID DURING 2021 OF 2,500: GARY BURNSTEIN COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC 2,500

METRO IS WORKING TO BE A LEADER IN COLLECTIVE PHILANTHROPY AND TO BUILD A STRONG PRESENCE IN METRO . THE MEMBERS ARE A GROUP OF WOMEN WHO WANT TO FUEL POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR COLLECTIVE GIVING, WE AWARD HIGH IMPACT GRANTS AND PROVIDE EXPOSURE TO NONPROFIT HEROES IN THE COMMUNITY. IMPACT OF GRANTS AWARDED TO NOT FOR PROFITS HAVE INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO: GRANTS AWARDED HELPED TO FUND A LITERACY PROGRAM FOR 120 K-12TH GRADE STUDENTS READING BELOW GRADE LEVEL. AS A RESULT OF AN INTENSE ONE ON ONE TRAINING ALL STUDENTS IN THE PROGRAM MET AND/OR EXCEEDED GRADE LEVEL READING GOALS; FUNDED THE EXPANSION OF A GARDEN SPACE THAT IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE ANNUAL FOOD PRODUCTION BY 400% IN ONE YEAR AND OFFER ADDITIONAL FOOD DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY; AND FUNDED THE PURCHASE OF A SECOND BUILDING KNOWN AS THE YOUTH E-LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT HUB.

To support the programs and services

TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR PROMOTING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC BY MAKING GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND 501(C) ORGANIZATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY. FURTHERMORE, SAID ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INCLUDING FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OR CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE.

GRANTS MADE THROUGH SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

has a mission to increase childrens experiences with language, literacy, and human interactions so that they can better understand themselves, communicate with others and connect with the world. We empower children to Play Write Read for a better tomorrow.

A. TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS AND PROPERTY AND TO OPERATE EXCLSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND, IN PARTICULAR, TO MAKE GRANTS TO BENEFIT OR ANY OF ITS SCHOOLS, SO LONG AS SUCH PURPOSE IS A PERMISSABLE PURPOSE FOR AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, BUT IF SUCH PURPOSE IS NOT SUCH A PERMISSIBLE PURPOSE, THEN TO MAKE GRANTS TO BENEFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN LOCATED IN OR OTHER URBAN CITIES. B. TO ACQUIRE, OWN, DISPOSE OF AND DEAL WITH REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND INTERESTS THEREIN AND TO APPLY GIFTS, GRANTS, BEQUESTS AND DEVISES AND THEIR PROCEEDS IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION. C. TO DO SUCH THINGS AND TO PERFORM SUCH ACTS TO ACCOMPLISH ITS PURPOSES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DETERMINE TO BE APPROPRIATE AND AS ARE NOT FORBIDDEN BY SECTION 501(C)(3) OF

THE GRANTS FROM ALLOW ENTREPRENEURS TO LAUNCH NEW BUSINESSES OR ASSIST IN STABLIZING OR EXPANDING EXISTING ONES. TO DATE, THESE BUSINESSES HAVE BEEN LOCATED IN THE DETROIT NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE MAJORITY OF THESE HAVE BEEN MINORITY-OWNED.

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