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SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Saginaw, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
38-2474297
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Saginaw, MI, US
501(c)3
EIN
38-2474297
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1984

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Saginaw Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering community development in Saginaw, Michigan. In 2024, the foundation distributed $1.9 million across 173 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement approach that 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 FULFILL DONOR WISHES AND ENABLE COMMUNITY INITIATIVES TO COME TO LIFE, NOW AND FOREVER
Total Funding Given

$1.9M

2024
Grantees funded
173
Multi-year grantees
54%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

71

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
R
Renee Johnston
Board Member
C
Chris Pryor
Board Member
B
Brian Keenen-Lechel
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, California, and Ohio. 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 SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $1.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and UNITED WAY OF SAGINAW COUNTY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
SAGINAW COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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