DRIVE FOR LIFE
AI Summary
DRIVE FOR LIFE is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, making grants exclusively by invitation. In 2024, the foundation paid out a total of $908.5K across 29 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits interested in collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
DRIVE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING CONTRIBUTIONS IN ORDER TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN REGION.
Cause Areas
2
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
$2.2M
51%
SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP
$607K
14%
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC
$343K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DRIVE FOR LIFE?
No. DRIVE FOR LIFE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DRIVE FOR LIFE give?
DRIVE FOR LIFE primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Georgia, and Wisconsin. 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 DRIVE FOR LIFE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DRIVE FOR LIFE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DRIVE FOR LIFE make each year?
In 2024, DRIVE FOR LIFE awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $909 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DRIVE FOR LIFE fund recently?
In 2024, DRIVE FOR LIFE awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FIRST CORP, and AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DRIVE FOR LIFE?
DRIVE FOR LIFE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.