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SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP

SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP

Kalamazoo, MI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
38-2853785
Regional Funder
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SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP

Kalamazoo, MI, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
38-2853785
Regional Funder

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Est.

1988

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily funds initiatives in Michigan, with additional support in Indiana and Illinois. The foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO SERVE AS A REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION FOR SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN.
Total Funding Given

$1.7M

2024
Grantees funded
8
Multi-year grantees
25%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

22

Median 1st year grant
$22.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$110.9K
J
Jonas Peterson
Board Member
C
Carla Sones
Board Member
A
Abbie Rumery
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP?
No. SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP give?
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Indiana, and Illinois. 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 SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP make each year?
In 2024, SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP fund recently?
In 2024, SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include BATTLE CREEK UNLIMITED INC, SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN INNOVATION CENTER INC, and CORNERSTONE ALLIANCE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP?
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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