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The West Michigan Community Preservation Fund is a 501(c) organization that focuses on grantmaking within Michigan. With a total of $70,000 in grants paid in 2018 to two grantees, it operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To receive and administer funds for the health, safety, and welfare of citizens; to educate the public on health care, economic, technological, environmental, governmental, and educational issues; and to promote community organizations.
Cause Areas
3
Historic preservation
Community and economic development
Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN JOBS COUNCIL
$110K
92%
GREAT LAKES FIRST FUND
$10K
8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The West Michigan Community Preservation Fund?
No. The West Michigan Community Preservation Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The West Michigan Community Preservation Fund give?
The West Michigan Community Preservation Fund primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. 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 The West Michigan Community Preservation Fund’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The West Michigan Community Preservation Fund fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $30 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The West Michigan Community Preservation Fund make each year?
In 2018, The West Michigan Community Preservation Fund awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $70 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The West Michigan Community Preservation Fund fund recently?
In 2024, The West Michigan Community Preservation Fund awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN JOBS COUNCIL and GREAT LAKES FIRST FUND. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The West Michigan Community Preservation Fund?
The West Michigan Community Preservation Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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