KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS

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KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, providing support by invitation only. In 2024, the organization paid a total of $3.5 million across 12 grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with KINEXUS can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO EQUIP YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE SKILLS TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND SUCCESS IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND IN LIFE.
Cause Areas
1
Job training
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION
$3.4M
19%
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ALLIANCE
$2.5M
14%
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN WORKS INC
$2.3M
13%
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Total No. of Grants
25
Median 1st year grant
$139.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$187.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS?
No. KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS give?
KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan. 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 KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $139 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS make each year?
In 2024, KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS fund recently?
In 2024, KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include DETROIT EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COMMUNITY ALLIANCE, and NORTHWEST MICHIGAN WORKS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS?
KINEXUS YOUTH SOLUTIONS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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