BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Battle Creek, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-2045459
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Battle Creek, MI, US
•
501(c)3
•
EIN
38-2045459
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•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Battle Creek Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its funding process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WE PROMOTE GIVING, BUILD ENDOWMENT, AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Bronson Health Foundation
$2.1M
4%
Binder Park Zoological Society Inc
$2.1M
4%
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN
$2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
96
Median 1st year grant
$12K
Median 2nd year grant
$15.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. 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 BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $12 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 300 grantees. Recent grantees include Bronson Health Foundation, Binder Park Zoological Society Inc, and UNITED WAY OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
BATTLE CREEK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.