2021 Grants Report

Arts & Culture

  • Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI - $180,000. Capital Campaign. 2020-2024
  • Ann Arbor Symphony, Ann Arbor, MI – $15,000. Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Concert Support for “Mozart & Shostakovich”. 2022
  • Floyd J. McCree Theatre and Fine Arts Centre, Flint, MI - $10,000. After School Performing Arts Workshops and Summer Camp. 2020
  • Friends of the Garden Theatre, Frankfort, MI - $50,000. Help the Garden Grow – Capital Campaign 2021
  • 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

Civic & Community

  • Flint Public Library, Flint, MI - $20,000. Flint Public Library Transformed Campaign. 2021
  • Junior Achievement of Central Michigan, Midland, MI - $45,000. K-12 Programming. 2019-2021
  • Ypsilanti District Library, Ypsilanti, MI - $400,000. New Superior Township Branch. 2022-2026

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
  • Finlandia University, Hancock, MI - $220,000. College of Health Sciences: Phase II Campus and Community – Together for Good. 2020-2024
  • Grant Christian School, Grant, MI - $15,000. STEAM Fueled Outdoor Education. 2021
  • Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI - $15,000. G.H. Gordon Biological Station. 2021
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts, Interlochen, MI - $100,000. Visiting Artist Accommodations. 2020-2023
  • Michigan State University Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, Lansing, MI - $50,000. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary Renovation Capital Campaign. 2022
  • Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, MI - $250,000. West Hall Innovation Center and Library. 2018-2023
  • 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 Bentley Library: Detroit Observatory, Ann Arbor, MI - $100,000. A Boldly Reimagined Detroit Observatory. 2021-2022
  • University of Michigan Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Ann Arbor, MI - $750,000. Leadership Initiative. 2022-2026
  • University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor, MI - $1,000,000. Magnifying the Impact of the Towsley Ophthalmic Center in the Next Decade and Beyond. 2021-2025
  • University of Michigan School of Education, Ann Arbor, MI - $1,000,000. Teach Blue Initiative. 2020-2024
  • 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

  • Chippewa Watershed Conservancy, Mt. Pleasant, MI - $10,000. Szok River Access Site. 2021
  • Conservation Resource Alliance, Traverse City, MI - $150,000. Free spanning Emmet Country’s Carp Lake and Maple Rivers. 2021-2023
  • Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy, Traverse City, MI - $250,000. A Campaign for Generations: Love the Land, Pass it On. 2022-2026
  • Huron Clinton Metroparks Foundation, Brighton, MI - $5,000. Get Out and Learn – GOAL. 2021
  • Huron River Watershed Council, Ann Arbor, MI - $25,000. Huron River Virtual Youth Engagement and In-person Monitoring. 2021
  • The Nature Conservancy, Lansing, MI - $750,000. General Operating Support. 2020-2024
  • TART Trails, Traverse City, MI - $25,000. Nakwema Trailway: Acme Connector. 2021
  • Treeline Conservancy, Ann Arbor, MI - $10,000. General Operations. 2021

Health & Human Services

  • American Diabetes Association Fenton MI Camp, Morrisfield, VA - $10,000. ADA Camp Midicha. 2021
  • Arbor Hospice Foundation, Ann Arbor, MI - $150,000. Jo Elyn Program for Children. 2020-2024
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Great Lakes Bay Region, Midland, MI - $10,000. Defending Potential: the power of one-on-one mentoring. 2021
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, MI - $20,000. Site Based Mentoring Initiative with Ypsilanti Public Schools 2nd-12th grades. 2021
  • Blueprints for Pangaea WSU, Detroit, MI - $11,667. The Mitten Medical Supplies Mission. 2021
  • Cancer Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI - $15,000. Expansion of Cancer Support Services through innovative program delivery. 2021
  • Catholic Charities West Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI - $15,000. Baby Pantry Expansion in Muskegon. 2021
  • Chaldean Community Foundation, Detroit, MI - $20,000. Van Dyke Apartments. 2021
  • Child & Family Services of NW Michigan, Traverse City, MI - $34,000. Fix and Freshen Campaign. 2021
  • Clark Foundation, Grand Rapids, MI - $50,000. Music Therapy for Dementia. 2020-2021
  • Cleveland Manor, Midland, MI - $100,000. Apartment Renovation. 2021
  • Council on Domestic Violence Shelterhouse, Midland, MI - $500,000. New Facility. 2018-2022
  • Educate Youth 501C3, Detroit, MI - $15,000. Think Beyond What is There: Mental Health. 2021
  • Ele’s Place, Ann Arbor, MI - $250,000. Capital Campaign. 2018-2022
  • Equine Escape, Detroit, MI - $5,000. Security and Stability for Clients of Equine Escape. 2021
  • Fisher House Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI - $100,000. Fisher House Detroit Temp Lodging for Families of Veterans Hospitalized at VA – Capital Campaign. 2021
  • Forward Youth Detroit, Detroit, MI - $10,000. After School Program. 2021
  • Freedom House Detroit, Detroit, MI - $30,000. Asylum Services Continuum. 2021
  • Friends in Deed, Ypsilanti, MI - $60,000. Operational Support. 2019-2021
  • Greater Midland Community Center, North Family Center, and Coleman Family Center, Midland, MI - $30,000. Early Childhood Program Support. 2022
  • Growing Hope, Ypsilanti, MI - $60,000. Ypsilanti Farmers Markets: Responding to Food Access Needs During COVID & Beyond. 2021
  • Hand2Hand, Grand Rapids, MI - $10,000. The Greater Grand Rapids Hand2Hand 3 Year Initiative (Phase 2) (GGRI). 2022
  • Henry Ford Health System, Detroit, MI - $5,000. The Eye and the Chip World Research Congress. 2021
  • 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 Futures for Muskegon County. 2021
  • Kids Kicking Cancer, Detroit, MI - $20,000. No Child Alone: Ongoing Socialization and Community Support for Very Sick Children in the Metro Detroit Community. 2021
  • Lakeshore Lifeworks Ministries, Holland, MI - $15,000. House Parent Addition. 2021
  • Madison Church, Grand Rapids, MI - $25,000. 415 Franklin – Refurbish Building for Multiple Non-profit Services. 2021
  • Michigan Foster Care CIoset, 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
  • My Place, Jackson, MI - $10,000. My Place Jackson. 2021
  • North Star Reach, Ann Arbor, MI - $25,000. Expansion of Free Programs for Parents/Caregivers of Chronically Ill Children. 2021
  • 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 Kids, Midland, MI - $45,000. Rock Grounded. 2019-2021
  • Reaching Our Community Kids, Midland, MI - $45,000. Rock Grounded. 2019-2021
  • St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI - $1,000,000. The Campaign to Transform Cancer Care. 2018-2022
  • Self Love Beauty, Midland, MI - $20,000. Social & Emotional Learning Workshops Focused on Self-Confidence. 2021
  • Self Love Beauty, Midland, MI - $20,000. Social & Emotional Learning Workshops Focused on Self-Confidence. 2021
  • Spectrum Health Foundation, Grand Rapids, MI - $100,000. Care Coordination. 2020-2023
  • Starfish Family Services, Detroit, MI - $53,145. Occupational Therapy Services in Head Start Classrooms. 2021
  • United Methodist Retirement Communities Foundation, Chelsea, MI - $500,000. Expansion and Renovation of UMRC’s Kresge Rehabilitation Center. 2018-2022

Trustee-Directed Grants

  • Ann Arbor Art Center, Ann Arbor, MI $50,000 (2)
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washtenaw County, Ypsilanti, MI $1,000
  • Cancer Services of Midland, Midland, MI $2,500
  • Chippewa Nature Center, Mt. Pleasant, MI $10,000
  • Culver Educational Foundation, Culver, IN $5,000
  • Dixboro Village Green, Ann Arbor, MI $1,000
  • Grand Rapids Symphony, Grand Rapids, MI $5,000
  • Grow Benzie, Frankfort, MI $25,000
  • Hope Clinic, Ypsilanti, MI $20,000
  • Interfaith Hospitality Network, Alpha House, Ann Arbor, MI $2,500
  • Library Green Conservancy, Ann Arbor, MI $5,000
  • LOA Scholarship Fund, Teasdale, VT $5,000
  • Massachusetts General Hospital, Center for Innovation in Early Cancer Detection, Boston, MA $2,500
  • Michigan Human Rights Coalition (from 2020), Detroit, MI $1,000
  • Michigan League for Public Policy, Lansing, MI $5,000
  • Michigan State University College of Law, Lansing, MI $5,000
  • Midland Area Community Foundation – Midland Symphony Orchestra, Midland, MI $5,000
  • Midland Center for Accessible Health Care, Midland, MI $5,000
  • National Bonsai Foundation, Washington, DC $500
  • Nature Conservancy, Arlington, VA $2,500
  • Planned Parenthood of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI $5,000
  • Reece Endeavor of Midland, Midland, MI $10,000
  • UCLA Operation Mend, Los Angeles, CA $20,000
  • United Way of Washtenaw County, Ann Arbor, MI $3,000
  • University of Michigan, William L. Clements Library, Ann Arbor, MI $2,500
  • University of San Diego, College of Arts & Sciences Leadership Fund, San Diego, CA $1,000
  • Women’s Center, Ann Arbor, MI $10,000