2020 Grants Report

Arts & Culture

  • Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI - $180,000. Capital Campaign. 2020-2024
  • Grand Rapids Symphony, Grand Rapids, MI - $250,000. Student Engagement through Music. 2018-2022
  • Michigan History Foundation, Lansing, MI - $40,000. Heritage Circle Pow Wow Facility in St. Ignace. 2020-2021
  • Michigan Theater Foundation, Ann Arbor, MI - $1,000,000. Capital Campaign. 2016-2020
  • Sphinx Organization, Detroit, MI - $15,000. Youth Development Program. 2020
  • West Michigan Symphony, Muskegon, MI - $15,000. General Operating Support. 2020
  • Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Corale, Ann Arbor, MI - $9,000. COVID-19 Driven Virtual Rehearsals. 2020

Civic & Community

  • Avalon Housing, Ann Arbor, MI - $50,000. Support Services Program. 2020
  • Boy Scouts of American, Southern Shores Council, Ypsilanti, MI - $10,000. Program Support. 2020
  • Children's Literacy Network, Ann Arbor, MI - $5,000. Family Literacy Interactive Program and Food Power Packs. 2020
  • Community Action Network, Ann Arbor, MI - $20,000. School Comes First - Social Emotional Learning. 2020
  • Family Learning Institute, Ann Arbor, MI - $20,000. Free Tutoring Program. 2017-2020
  • Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan, Ypsilanti, MI - $15,000. Non-traditional Career Exploration. 2020
  • Greater Midland Community Centers, Midland, MI - $12,000. Early Childhood Sponsorship Grant. 2020
  • Junior Achievement of Central Michigan, Midland, MI - $45,000. K-12 Programming. 2019-2020
  • Wellspring, Detroit, MI - $10,000. Academic and Youth Development. 2020
  • West Midland Family Center, Shepherd, MI - $60,000. Summer and After School Programs. 2019-2020
  • Women's Resource Center of Northern Michigan, Petoskey, MI - $15,000. Children's Advocacy Center. 2020

Education

  • Albion College, Albion, MI - $500,000. Vitek Center for Musical Arts. 2018-2021
  • Alpena Community College, Alpena, MI - $150,000. Center for Health Sciences & Student Services. 2018-2021
  • Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI - $50,000. Allen Culinary Nutrition. 2020-2021
  • Delta College Foundation, University Center, MI - $150,000. Construction of New Delta College Midland Center. 2018-2021
  • Ferris Foundation, Big Rapids, MI - $150,000. Swan Annex Renovation. 2018-2020
  • Finlandia University, Hancock, MI - $220,000. College of Health Sciences: Phase II Campus and Community - Together for Good. 2020-2024
  • Kettering University, Flint, MI - $50,000. Learning Commons Programs. 2020
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, MI - $100,000. Visiting Artist Accommodations. 2020-2023
  • Lake Superior State University Foundation, Sault Ste. Marie, MI - $100,000. Center for Freshwater Research and Education. 2018-2020
  • Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI - $250,000. West Hall Innovation Center and Library. 2018-2023
  • Olivet College, Olivet, MI - $20,000. Scholarships for Nurses Programs. 2020
  • Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI - $150,000. Ormston Hall Renovation. 2020-2024
  • Starr Commonwealth Schools, Albion, MI - $100,000. Strategic Initiatives Grant Renovations to Towsley Center. 2020-2023
  • University of Michigan School of Education, Ann Arbor, MI - $1,000,000. Teach Blue Initiative. 2020-2024
  • University of Michigan Library, Ann Arbor, MI - $1,000,000. Endow Conservation Librarian Position. 2016-2020
  • University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance, Ann Arbor, MI - $750,000. A New, State-of-the-Art Facility for the University of Michigan Department of Dance. 2020-2024

Environmental

  • American Bird Conservancy, The Plains, VA - $500,000. Kirkland's Warbler Recovery Program. 2018-2020
  • Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative, Chelsea, MI - $75,000. Washtenaw County Trail. 2020
  • Legacy Land Conservancy, Ann Arbor, MI - $50,000. Operational Funding. 2020
  • National Wildlife Federation, Ann Arbor, MI - $100,000. Sacred Grounds Program. 2019-2020
  • One Tree Planted, Upper Peninsula, MI - $20,000. Restoring Hiawatha National Forest. 2020
  • Paddle Antrim, Elk Rapids, MI - $27,000. Chain of Lakes Water Trail. 2020
  • The Nature Conservancy, Lansing, MI - $750,000. General Operating Support. 2020-2024

Health & Human Services

  • Aid in Milan, Milan, MI - $30,000. Food Program Operations. 2020
  • Arbor Hospice Foundation, Ann Arbor, MI - $150,000. Jo Elyn Program for Children. 2020-2024
  • Beacon House, Marquette, MI - $50,000. Steve Mariucci Family Beacon House. 2020
  • Cancer Services of Midland, Midland, MI - $25,000. Sustaining Services. 2020
  • Children's Leukemia Foundation, Farmington Hills, MI - $10,000. Program Support. 2020
  • Clark Foundation, Grand Rapids, MI - $50,000. Music Therapy for Dementia. 2020
  • Corner Health Center, Ypsilanti, MI - $200,000. General Operations. 2016-2020
  • Council on Domestic Violence, Midland, MI - $500,000. New Facility. 2018-2022
  • Detroit Horse Power, Detroit, MI - $15,000. Social and Emotional Learning Through the Power of Horses. 2019-2020
  • Ele's Place, Ann Arbor, MI - $250,000. Capital Campaign. 2018-2022
  • Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Flint, MI - $10,000. COVID-19 Emergency Food Relief. 2020
  • Food Gatherers, Washtenaw County, MI - $25,000. COVID-19 Emergency Response. 2020
  • Friends in Deed, Ypsilanti, MI - $60,000. Operational Support. 2019-2021
  • Gladwin Community Services Corporation, Gladwin, MI - $10,000. Meals on Wheels. 2020
  • Great Lakes Recovery, Ishpeming, MI - $25,000. Rebuilding Hope. 2020
  • Greater Lansing Food Bank, Lansing, MI - $10,000. Building Hope Campaign. 2020
  • Habitat for Humanity, Ann Arbor, MI - $30,000. Aging in Place. 2020
  • Hidden Harvest, Saginaw, MI - $3,000. Food Rescue and Distribution in the Tri Cities Area. 2020
  • Hope Dental Clinic, Ypsilanti, MI - $150,000. General Operations. 2016-2020
  • Interfaith Hospitality Network of Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor, MI - $45,000. General Operations. 2019-2021
  • Kids' Food Basket, Grand Rapids, MI - $5,000. Healthy Children Healthy Future. 2020
  • King's Daughters and Sons, Midland, MI - $5,000. Community Christmas Closet. 2020
  • Livingston County Catholic Charities, Howell, MI - $8,000. Prevention of Elder Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation. 2020
  • Mary Free Bed, Grand Rapids, MI - $500,000. Expansion and Renovation Project. 2016-2020
  • Michigan Ability Partners, Ann Arbor, MI - $50,000. General Operating Support. 2019-2020
  • Michigan Foster Care Closet, Plymouth, MI - $45,000. Western Washtenaw/Jackson Branch Operating Expenses. 2019-2021
  • Munson Health Care Foundation, Traverse City, MI - $250,000. Family Birth & Children's Center. 2020-2024
  • Our House, Ann Arbor, MI - $20,000. Supportive Housing Initiative Sustainability Plan. 2020
  • Ozone House, Ann Arbor, MI - $400,000. Front Door Campaign. 2018-2021
  • Packard Health, Ann Arbor, MI - $100,000. Expansion Project. 2020-2023
  • Planned Parenthood of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - $400,000. Sexual Health Education for Teens. 2018-2021
  • Reaching Our Community, Midland, MI - $45,000. Rock Grounded. 2019-2021
  • Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee, Owosso, MI - $10,000. Respite Support to Care Givers. 2020
  • River House, Inc., Grayling, MI - $20,000. Mindfulness and Self Sufficiency. 2020
  • Sacred Beginnings, Grand Rapids, MI - $35,000. Home Base. 2020
  • Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor, MI - $50,000. Stop Spread of COVID-19. 2020
  • SOS Community Services, Ypsilanti, MI - $40,000. Parents as Teachers. 2019-2020
  • Spectrum Health Foundation, Grand Rapids, MI - $100,000. Care Coordination. 2020-2023
  • St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI - $1,000,000. The Campaign to Transform Cancer Care. 2018-2022
  • The Arc of Midland, Midland, MI - $20,000. Program Support. 2020
  • United Methodist Retirement Communities Foundation, Chelsea, MI - $500,000. Expansion and Renovation of UMRC's Kresge Rehabilitation Center. 2018-2022
  • United Way of Midland County, Midland, MI - $50,000. Support for Midland Flood Victims. 2020
  • Vista Maria, Detroit, MI - $50,000. Emergency Intake and Housing for Human Trafficking Victims. 2020
  • Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - $20,000. JUMPSTART on Mental Health. 2020
  • Ypsilanti Meals on Wheels, Ypsilanti, MI - $10,000. COVID-19 Emergency Food. 2020

Trustee-Directed Grants

  • Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI $10,000
  • Ann Arbor Public Schools, Skyline High School, Literacy, Equity & Access Program, Ann Arbor, MI $10,000
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, MI $1,000
  • Bridge Food Center, Midland, MI $10,000
  • Culver Education Foundation, Culver, IN $10,000
  • Delta College Foundation, University Center, MI $2,500
  • Dixboro Village Green, Ann Arbor, MI $5,000
  • Four Lakes Task Force, Midland, MI $10,000
  • Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, New York, NY $2,500
  • Home Start, San Diego, CA $25,000
  • Hope Clinic, Ypsilanti, MI $2,000
  • Interfaith Hospitality Network, Alpha House, Ann Arbor, MI $2,000
  • LaJolla Country Day School, LaJolla, CA $1,000
  • Leelanau School, Glen Arbor, MI $25,000
  • Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Los Angeles, CA $25,000
  • Massachusetts General Hospital, Center for Innovation in Early Cancer Detection, Boston, MA $2,500
  • McAlister Institute, El Cajon, CA $25,000
  • Michigan Coalition for Human Rights, Detroit, MI $1,000
  • Midland Area Community Foundation, Midland Area Public Schools, Chromebook Replacement Fund, Midland, MI $5,000
  • Midland Center for the Arts, Midland Symphony Orchestra, Midland, MI $5,000
  • Midland Community Former Offenders Advocacy & Rehabilitation, Midland, MI $250
  • New York University, GSAS Annual Alumni Fund, New York, NY $1,000
  • NORTE, Traverse City, MI $5,000
  • Planned Parenthood of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI $10,000
  • Safe House Center, Ann Arbor, MI $4,750
  • Salvation Army, Southfield, MI $250
  • Third Avenue Charitable Organization, San Diego, CA $1,000
  • Treeline Conservancy, Ann Arbor, MI $5,000
  • United Way of Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor, MI $2,500
  • University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Community Dental Clinic, Ann Arbor, MI $25,000
  • University of San Diego College of Arts & Sciences Leadership Fund, San Diego, CA $1,000
  • University of Michigan William L. Clements Library, Ann Arbor, MI $2,500
  • Zaman International, Inkster, MI $1,000