AI Summary
The YMCA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. With a total of $366.4K in grants paid in 2024 to a single grantee, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE CHARACTER, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, ARTS AND CULTURE, HEALTH, AND SOCIAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES, PRINCIPALLY THOSE CONDUCTED BY THE YMCA.
Cause Areas
5
Arts and culture
Education
Health
Communication media
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit
$16.3M
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to YMCA Foundation?
No. YMCA Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does YMCA Foundation give?
YMCA Foundation 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 YMCA Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from YMCA Foundation fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $766 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does YMCA Foundation make each year?
In 2024, YMCA Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $366 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did YMCA Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, YMCA Foundation awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to YMCA Foundation?
YMCA Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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