AI Summary
The MLG Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Deborah Groban Olson, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In the 2025 filing year, the foundation awarded a total of $28.2K across 46 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CIRCLE PINES CENTER
Delton, MI
$185.3K
38%
CENTER FOR ECONOMIC DEMOCRACY INC
Boston, MA
$12.5K
3%
Doctors Without Borders USA
New York, NY
$8.3K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$113
Median 2nd year grant
$203
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MLG FOUNDATION C/O DEBORAH GROBAN OLSON?
No. MLG FOUNDATION C/O DEBORAH GROBAN OLSON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MLG FOUNDATION C/O DEBORAH GROBAN OLSON give?
MLG FOUNDATION C/O DEBORAH GROBAN OLSON primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Massachusetts, and New York. 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 MLG FOUNDATION C/O DEBORAH GROBAN OLSON’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MLG FOUNDATION C/O DEBORAH GROBAN OLSON fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MLG FOUNDATION C/O DEBORAH GROBAN OLSON make each year?
In 2025, MLG FOUNDATION C/O DEBORAH GROBAN OLSON awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $28 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MLG FOUNDATION C/O DEBORAH GROBAN OLSON fund recently?
In 2025, MLG FOUNDATION C/O DEBORAH GROBAN OLSON awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include CIRCLE PINES CENTER, CENTER FOR ECONOMIC DEMOCRACY INC, and Doctors Without Borders USA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MLG FOUNDATION C/O DEBORAH GROBAN OLSON?
MLG FOUNDATION C/O DEBORAH GROBAN OLSON does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.