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MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION

MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION

LANSING, MI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
38-1459016
Regional Funder
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MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION

LANSING, MI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
38-1459016
Regional Funder

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Est.

1947

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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The Michigan State Bar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Michigan. With a total of $12.3 million awarded to 42 grantees in 2024, the Foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROMOTE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
Total Funding Given

$12.3M

2024
Grantees funded
42
Multi-year grantees
60%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

49

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$33.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
T
Traci L Thrana-Kuiper
Board Member
R
Richard a Soble
Board Member
H
Hon Victoria a Roberts
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION?
No. MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION give?
MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Virginia, and North Carolina. 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 STATE BAR FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION 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 MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $12.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Michigan Advocacy Program, Lakeshore Legal Aid, and Legal Aid of Western Michigan. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION?
MICHIGAN STATE BAR FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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