Overview

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Est.

2021

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Michigan Values is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $264,000 in grants to eight grantees, emphasizing its selective approach by not accepting unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The promotion of social welfare in Michigan by supporting public policies on the federal, state, and local levels that will bring about economic development, business growth, civic betterments, and social improvements to Michigan residents. Additionally, MI Values supports activities and programs that improve the quality and effectiveness of government for the State of Michigan. MI Values promotes, encourages and advocates for citizen participation in political events, civic events and activities, and governmental events and associated activities. MI Values also promotes charitable causes, including lessening the burdens of government in the State of Michigan. Finally, MI Values also receives and administers funds to sponsor, conduct research, secure goods and services, and to hold events in conjunction with the promotion of these purposes.
Total Funding Given
$264K
2024
Grantees funded
8
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$62.5K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
M
Megan Buwalda
Board Member
E
Erik Newton
Board Member
T
Tony Reinhard
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Michigan Values?
No. Michigan Values does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Michigan Values give?
Michigan Values primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, Michigan, 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 Michigan Values’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Michigan Values fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $63 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Michigan Values make each year?
In 2024, Michigan Values awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $264 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Michigan Values fund recently?
In 2024, Michigan Values awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include STATE GOVERNMENT LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION, Safe Streets Safe Communities, and GOPAC EDUCATION FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Michigan Values?
Michigan Values does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.