AI Summary
The Michigan Education Excellence Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on supporting educational initiatives within Michigan. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $375,000 across eight grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based engagement model that operates by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO COLLECT, INVEST, AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO IMPROVE AND REFORM EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC
$11.2M
37%
Teach for America Inc
$2M
7%
MICHIGAN FUTURE INC
$1M
3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MICHIGAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION?
No. MICHIGAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MICHIGAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION give?
MICHIGAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan and New York. 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 EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MICHIGAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $175 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MICHIGAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, MICHIGAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $375 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MICHIGAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MICHIGAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include DETROIT REGIONAL CHAMBER FOUNDATION INC, Teach for America Inc, and MICHIGAN FUTURE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MICHIGAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION?
MICHIGAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.