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    MIDLAND AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

    Private FoundationIRS data 2018–2024
    MIDLAND, MIEIN 382023395 Website

    Annual Giving

    $7.1M+26% YoY

    Grants

    117

    Median Grant

    $16K

    Organizations Funded

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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

    human servicescommunity developmenteducationyouth developmentarts and culturehealth servicesfood securityaffordable housing

    Grant Types

    operating supportprogram/project grantsindividual assistance

    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

    2024+26%

    $7.1M

    Grants

    117

    Median

    $16K

    States

    8

    2023-9%

    $5.6M

    Grants

    121

    Median

    $16K

    States

    12

    2022

    $6.2M

    Grants

    114

    Median

    $16K

    States

    9

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $138.8M
    $7.3M(5.3%)
    2023
    $126.0M
    $5.8M(4.6%)
    2022
    $114.9M
    $6.3M(5.5%)
    2021
    $135.3M
    $4.8M(3.6%)
    2020
    $121.2M
    $5.4M(4.5%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    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.

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