FIRST STEPS KENT
AI Summary
FIRST STEPS KENT is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily focuses on supporting nonprofits through an invitation-only engagement model, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation disbursed $10 million across 20 grantees, emphasizing the importance of relationship-based funding. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO CREATE A COORDINATED, INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES THAT SUPPORTS ALL FAMILIES IN KENT COUNTY SO EVERY YOUNG CHILD IN KENT COUNTY WILL ENTER KINDERGARTEN READY TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY WAS OBTAINING GRANTS AND DONATIONS TO IMPLEMENT, INCREASE, STRENGTHEN, AND COORDINATE THE NETWORK OF EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES IN KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
Cause Areas
1
Education services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
FAMILY FUTURES
$4M
15%
COREWELL HEALTH
$2.7M
10%
THE ARBOR CIRCLE CORPORATION
$1.8M
7%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$69.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$98.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FIRST STEPS KENT?
No. FIRST STEPS KENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FIRST STEPS KENT give?
FIRST STEPS KENT primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, North Carolina, and Louisiana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FIRST STEPS KENT’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FIRST STEPS KENT fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $70 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FIRST STEPS KENT make each year?
In 2024, FIRST STEPS KENT awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $10 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FIRST STEPS KENT fund recently?
In 2024, FIRST STEPS KENT awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include FAMILY FUTURES, COREWELL HEALTH, and THE ARBOR CIRCLE CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FIRST STEPS KENT?
FIRST STEPS KENT does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.