How to apply
Applicant submits an online general inquiry form. Fund staff initiates a conversation with the applicant to learn about the organization. If an invitation is extended, staff will include specific instructions and guidance on the required application materials, method of submission, and a submission deadline. All grant decisions are the responsibility of the board of trustees. Board meetings are held four times per year, generally in march, june, september and december. Applicants will be notified of the board's decision by phone or email within a week after the meeting at which the applicatio… Contact: McGregor Fund, 100 Talon Centre Drive Suite 100, Detroit, Mi, 3139633495 Deadlines: Applications are received and accepted throughout the year. Restrictions: In an effort to utilize its limited resources wisely and because it receives more requests that it can support, mcgregor fund adheres to the following guidelines for its grantmaking activities: The geographic area of the fund is limited principally to the detroit metropolitan area, which is defined as wayne, oakland and macomb counties. Funding is limited to the areas of interest of the fund which can be found on our website: Www.mcgregorfund.org. All grant decisions are the responsibility of the board of trustees. Trustee meetings are scheduled four times per year, generally in march, june,…
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 141 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $14M; Part I reports $16M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Phoenix CenterDetroit, MI | General Operations | $650K |
| South Oakland Shelter Dba Lighthouse MiPontiac, MI | General Operations and Capital Support | $500K |
| Alternatives for GirlsDetroit, MI | General Operations | $425K |
| First StepPlymouth, MI | General Operations | $400K |
| Force DetroitDetroit, MI | General Operations | $375K |
| Turning PointMount Clemens, MI | General Operations | $350K |
| Community & Home Supports IncDetroit, MI | General Operations | $325K |
| Developing Kingdoms in Different StagesDetroit, MI | General Operations | $325K |
| AccessDearborn, MI | General Operations | $300K |
| Avalon Healing CenterDetroit, MI | General Operations and Capital Support | $300K |
| Central United Methodist Church Community Development CorporationDetroit, MI | General Operations | $300K |
| Detroit Phoenix CenterDetroit, MI | General Operations | $300K |
| Family Assistance for Renaissance MenDetroit, MI | General Operations and Capital Project | $300K |
| Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI | DIA settlement | $300K |
| Ruth Ellis CenterHighland Park, MI | General Operations | $300K |
| United Community Housing CoalitionDetroit, MI | General Operations | $300K |
| Coalition on Temporary ShelterDetroit, MI | General Operations | $250K |
| Freedom HouseDetroit, MI | Capital Support | $250K |
| Global Development IncubatorWashington, DC | Program Support | $250K |
| Keep Growing DetroitDetroit, MI | General Operations | $250K |
| Non-Profit Enterprise at Work IncAnn Arbor, MI | General Operations | $250K |
| South Oakland Shelter Dba Lighthouse MiPontiac, MI | Capital Support | $250K |
| Atlantic ImpactDetroit, MI | General Operations | $200K |
| Black Leaders DetroitDetroit, MI | General Operations | $200K |
| Community Foundation for Se MiDetroit, MI | Program Support | $200K |
| Freedom HouseDetroit, MI | General Operations | $200K |
| Here to Help FoundationHuntington Woods, MI | Program Support | $200K |
| Urban Neighborhood InitiativesDetroit, MI | General Operations | $175K |
| Allied Media ProjectsDetroit, MI | General Operations | $150K |
| HavenPontiac, MI | General Operations | $150K |
| Metro Food RescueWest Bloomfield, MI | Program Support | $150K |
| Michigan Community ResourcesDetroit, MI | General Operations | $150K |
| Wayne Metro Community Action AgencyDetroit, MI | Program Support | $140K |
| Corporation for Supportive HousingNew York, NY | General Operations | $135K |
| American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Mi IncDetroit, MI | Capital Project | $125K |
| Caleb's KidsSouthfield, MI | General Operations | $125K |
| Accounting Aid SocietyDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Brilliant DetroitDetroit, MI | Program Support | $100K |
| Color of AutismBeverly Hills, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Detroit Black Community Food NetworkDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Detroit Hispanic Development CorpDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Detroit Justice CenterDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Empowerment PlanDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Genesis Harbor of Opportunities Promoting ExcellentDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Goodwill Industries of Greater DetroitDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Heritage WorksDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Make Food Not WasteDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Michigan Advocacy ProgramYpsilanti, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Midnight Golf ProgramBingham Farms, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Outlier MediaDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Racquetup DetroitDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Street DemocracyDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Student Advocacy Center of MichiganYpsilanti, MI | Capacity Enhancement | $100K |
| The Center for MichiganDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| The Greening of DetroitDetroit, MI | Program Support | $100K |
| The YunionDetroit, MI | General Operations | $100K |
| Tides CenterLos Angeles, CA | Program Support | $100K |
| Mosaic Youth TheatreDetroit, MI | General Operations | $90K |
| Detroit Food AcademyDetroit, MI | General Operations | $85K |
| Black Family Development IncDetroit, MI | Program Support | $75K |
By state: Michigan 113 · District of Columbia 9 · New York 4 · California 2 · Ohio 1 · Georgia 2
About this foundation
McGregor Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Detroit, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1933. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does McGregor Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applicant submits an online general inquiry form. Fund staff initiates a conversation with the applicant to learn about the organization. Deadlines: Applications are received and accepted throughout the year..
How much does McGregor Fund give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $14M across 141 grants, a median of $55K.
Where does McGregor Fund give?
Michigan (113 grants), District of Columbia (9 grants), New York (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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