AI Summary
The GREAT LAKES REGION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within the Great Lakes region. With a total of $6 million in grants paid to 61 grantees in 2025, the committee operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the committee can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
LABOR UNION (REGIONAL COMMITTEE)
Cause Areas
2
Community improvement
Organized labor
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Laborers International Union of State of MI
Lansing, MI
$7M
20%
LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA - DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MN AND ND
St. Paul, MN
$4.8M
14%
WISCONSIN LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL
Deforest, WI
$4M
11%
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$54.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREAT LAKES REGION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE?
No. GREAT LAKES REGION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREAT LAKES REGION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE give?
GREAT LAKES REGION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota. 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 GREAT LAKES REGION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREAT LAKES REGION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREAT LAKES REGION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE make each year?
In 2025, GREAT LAKES REGION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREAT LAKES REGION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE fund recently?
In 2025, GREAT LAKES REGION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include Laborers International Union of State of MI, LABORERS INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA - DISTRICT COUNCIL OF MN AND ND, and WISCONSIN LABORERS' DISTRICT COUNCIL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREAT LAKES REGION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE?
GREAT LAKES REGION ORGANIZING COMMITTEE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.