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This organization closed in 2022. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.
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The GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives primarily in Michigan, with additional support in Washington, D.C., and Virginia. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model for grantmaking. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN AND THE GREAT LAKES REGION WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW CURRENT POLICY INITIATIVES WILL AFFECT THEIR WELL-BEING; TO PROMOTE THE COMMON GOOD, ECONOMIC GROWTH AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN AND THE GREAT LAKES REGION; AND DISCUSS PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES WHICH IMPACT MICHIGAN'S ABILITY TO CREATE AND SUSTAIN JOBS FOR THE CITIZENS OF MICHIGAN AND THE GREAT LAKES REGION.
Cause Areas
2
Public policy
Welfare
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MICHIGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
$1M
51%
CITIZENS FOR A WORKING AMERICA INC
$190K
10%
Independence and Freedom Network
$183.7K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$183.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE?
No. GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE give?
GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, District Of Columbia, and Virginia. 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 GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $184 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE make each year?
In 2022, GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $1.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE fund recently?
In 2022, GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include MICHIGAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, CITIZENS FOR A WORKING AMERICA INC, and Independence and Freedom Network. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE?
GREAT LAKES JOBS ALLIANCE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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