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Funders to approach for Michigan Founders Fund

Ann Arbor, Michigan$1.9M revenue8 funders on file

Michigan Founders Fund (mff) helps entrepreneurs and their teams become active participants in the communities where they operate throughout the state of Michigan. Mff will provide educational programming and resources that equip entrepreneurs to become stronger leaders and help them build diverse, equitable and inclusive company cultures. Mff programming will enable entrepreneurs to consider the impact of the business on multiple stakeholders, society and the environment. Mff will provide evidenced-based data that empowers entrepreneurs to make charitable financial and service contributions to support the ongoing work of mff and other nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to advancing entrepreneurs and students in stem and generating positive, sustainable public benefits to communities throughout Michigan. Mff will collaborate with other 501(c)(3) organizations to promote their work and organize service activities for…

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Best betsLikely, smaller grants1 in 40$32k, your typical grantunder 1 in 1001 in 1001 in 401 in 20$3k$10k$30k$100k$300k$1.0MChance of a first grant within two years →Likely grant for you →
Expected from this list$26k–$220kover two years, from 1–4 new funders
Last two years (2023–24)$680kfrom 4 new funders

Half the value is in your top 12 funders, of 152

$0$110k$220khalf from the top 12likely range1st10thAll 152
FunderWay inChanceLikely grant
  1. 1Herrick FoundationGives in Michigan (54 of 69)Similar grantees: The Michigan Women's Foundation ($130k/yr), Lenawee Community Foundation ($250k/yr), Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation ($130k/yr)1 in 22$53k
  2. 2Michigan Health Endowment FundGives in Michigan (290 of 363)Similar grantees: Council of Michigan Foundations ($23k/yr), Mymichigan Health Foundation ($200k/yr), Michigan Public Health Institute ($1.3M/yr)1 in 32$110k
  3. 3United Way for Southeastern MichiganGives in Michigan (356 of 556)Similar grantees: The Michigan Women's Foundation ($25k/yr), Nonprofit Finance Fund ($180k/yr), Mercy Education Project ($20k/yr)1 in 20$34k

149 more funders on the list for Michigan Founders Fund

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