MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$7.1M+26% YoY
Grants
117
Median Grant
$16K
Organizations Funded
128
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Foundation Overview
Mission
Since 1973, the Midland Area Community Foundation has approached philanthropy through investing assets and distributing returns to local nonprofits with the overarching goal to enrich and improve the quality of life in Midland County – for good, for ever, for all; They serve as a trusted steward of funds, championing causes their donors and supporters care about.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Over 330 scholarships granted in 2022 totaling over $800k; Youth Action Council considers grant requests up to $10,000 that have direct impact on improving lives of young people in Midland County; CARE Grants provide up to $30,000 in funding for regional programs focused on quality of life, STEAM, and workforce development; Ready For School preschool scholarship program; Midland Area Career & College Access Network for postsecondary education barriers.
How to Apply
All grant opportunities listed at https://www.midlandfoundation.org/apply/. Grants are open to all 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies, educational institutions, and government entities serving Midland County. The Community Foundation offers monthly informal Q&A Zoom meetings (first Wednesday of each month at 3 PM) for those interested in learning more about grant processes. Contact for support: 989-839-9661 or info@midlandfoundation.org. For Impact Investing applications, submit via email to Kyle Fahrner at kfahrner@midlandfoundation.org.
Does Not Fund
Mini-grant applications will not be considered for political or religious activities, missions, or teachings; for equipment that is not an integral part of the project; for salaries or incentives for volunteers; or for previously incurred debt. Funds are not eligible for use in fundraising events, annual fundraising campaigns or other annual events. Funding will not supplant existing funding, nor is it meant to replace services currently offered. Unused funds must be returned to the Foundation at the end of the rolling calendar year in which the grant was awarded.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$7.1M
Grants
117
Median
$16K
States
8
$5.6M
Grants
121
Median
$16K
States
12
$6.2M
Grants
114
Median
$16K
States
9
Grant Size Distribution
$16K
Typical Grant (Median)
$5K
Smallest
$10K
25th Pctile
$56K
75th Pctile
$1.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $10K and $56K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.0M
2024
Individual Grants (Aggregated)
Individual assistance program
$789K
2024
MYMICHIGAN HEALTH FOUNDATION
MI · HUMAN SERVICES
$392K
2024
MIDLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS
MI · ARTS
$307K
2024
MIDLAND BUSINESS ALLIANCE FOUND
MI · COMMUNITY
$275K
2024
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF
MI · EDUCATIONAL
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.