MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE
AI Summary
The Michigan Colleges Alliance is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Michigan. With a total of $4.2 million in grants paid to 16 grantees in the 2024 filing year, the Alliance operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Alliance can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO STRENGTHEN THE SHARED CAPACITY OF 15 LEADING INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.
Cause Areas
1
Undergraduate education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KALAMAZOO COLLEGE
$9.9M
41%
HOPE COLLEGE
$3.2M
13%
OLIVET COLLEGE
$2.5M
10%
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$21.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$38.7K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE?
No. MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE give?
MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE 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 MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $22 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE make each year?
In 2024, MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $4.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE fund recently?
In 2024, MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include KALAMAZOO COLLEGE, HOPE COLLEGE, and OLIVET COLLEGE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE?
MICHIGAN COLLEGES ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.