FundersMichigan

Mcgregor Fund

Detroit, MI · EIN 38-0808800. Reported 587 grants totalling $37.5M to 213 organizations across tax years 2020-2023. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$16,600median grant
$37.5Mgranted, 2020-2023
213organizations funded
57%of grantees funded again the next year
$224.3Massets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Mcgregor Fund did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $16,600. Half of everything it gave fell between $1,020 and $100,000; the smallest was $50 and the largest $600,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
117 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
98 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
35 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
59 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
42 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
77 grants
$100,000 and Up
159 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
South Oakland Shelter Dba Lighthouse MiPontiac, MI$1,550,000542023
Alternatives for GirlsDetroit, MI$1,518,020842023
United Community Housing CoalitionDetroit, MI$1,430,000432023
Coalition on Temporary ShelterDetroit, MI$1,350,000542023
Central United Methodist Church Community Development CorporationDetroit, MI$1,150,000442023
Foundation for Detroit's FutureDetroit, MI$1,150,000432023
Ruth Ellis Center IncHighland Park, MI$1,100,510842023
Forgotten Harvest IncOak Park, MI$1,050,206542023
Mariners InnDetroit, MI$1,007,500432023
Detroit Phoenix CenterDetroit, MI$961,0001242023
Avalon Healing CenterDetroit, MI$880,000442023
Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services (access)Dearborn, MI$856,000632022
Keep Growing DetroitDetroit, MI$850,600842023
Detroit Justice CenterDetroit, MI$806,070942023
First StepPlymouth, MI$800,000322023
Developing Kingdoms in Different StagesRedford, MI$730,000642023
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern MichiganDetroit, MI$650,500542023
Turning PointMount Clemens, MI$600,000542023
Haven IncPontiac, MI$590,000442023
Urban Neighborhood InitiativesDetroit, MI$575,000542023
Techtown DetroitDetroit, MI$550,000742023
Develop DetroitDetroit, MI$500,000222022
Empowerment PlanDetroit, MI$468,647942023
Midnight Golf ProgramBingham Farms, MI$450,000332023
Michigan Community ResourcesDetroit, MI$440,100742023
Corporation for Supportive HousingNew York, NY$405,000332023
Accounting Aid SocietyDetroit, MI$400,000442023
AccessDearborn, MI$342,000312023
Southwest Solutions IncDetroit, MI$322,500422021
Center for Employment OpportunitiesNew York City, NY$300,000332022
Detroit Black Community Food Security NetworkDetroit, MI$300,000222021
Detroit Hispanic Development CorpDetroit, MI$300,000542023
First Step - the Western Wayne County Project on Domestic AssaultPlymouth, MI$300,000222021
Greening of DetroitDetroit, MI$300,000332022
Here to Help FoundationHuntington Woods, MI$300,000432023
Racquet Up DetroitDetroit, MI$300,000212020
Wayne Metropolitan Community Action AgencyEcorse, MI$300,000212020
Caleb's KidsDetroit, MI$290,000322023
Insideout Literary Arts ProjectDetroit, MI$290,000642023
Freedom HouseDetroit, MI$250,200212023
Non-Profit Enterprise at Work IncAnn Arbor, MI$250,000422023
Zaman InternationalInkster, MI$250,000222021
GenesishopeDetroit, MI$240,000212023
Family Assistance for Renaissance MenDetroit, MI$225,000332023
Neighborhood Defender ServiceDetroit, MI$225,000222022
Make Food Not WasteBirmingham, MI$220,000542023
Regents of the University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI$220,000422022
Heritage WorksDetroit, MI$216,600322023
The Center for Michigan IncAnn Arbor, MI$204,000842023
Michigan League for Public PolicyLansing, MI$202,000942023
Detroit Black Community Food NetworkDetroit, MI$200,000112022
Detroit Central City Community Mental Health IncDetroit, MI$200,000112020
Friends of the Children - National OfficePortland, OR$200,000222021
Genesis Harbor of Opportunity Promoting Excellence Community Development CoDetroit, MI$200,000112021
Homeless Action Network of DetroitDetroit, MI$200,000112022
Ser-Metro-Detroit Jobs for Progress IncDetroit, MI$200,000222021
Community Foundation of Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI$196,6571122021
Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI$196,000832022
Forum for Youth InvestmentWashington, DC$180,000222022
Detroit Employment Solutions CorporationDetroit, MI$170,000222021
Detroit Food & Entrepreneurship AcademyDetroit, MI$166,600322021
Force DetroitDetroit, MI$165,000212023
Atlantic ImpactDetroit, MI$150,000112023
Dawn IncYpsilanti, MI$150,000112020
Detroit Parent NetworkDetroit, MI$150,000112020
Downtown Boxing Gym Youth ProgramDetroit, MI$150,000222022
Faith in ActionOakland, CA$150,000212020
Positive ImagesDetroit, MI$150,000112021
Racquetup DetroitDetroit, MI$150,000322023
United Negro College Fund IncWashington, DC$150,000322023
Black Leaders DetroitDetroit, MI$140,000222023
Color of AutismFranklin, MI$140,000222023
Wayne Metro Community Action AgencyEcorse, MI$140,000112022
Wayne Metropolitan Community ServiceEcorse, MI$140,000112021
Michigan Center for Youth JusticeAnn Arbor, MI$139,020642023
Michigan Nonprofit AssociationLansing, MI$136,600642023
Detroit Association of Black OrganizationsDetroit, MI$130,000312020
Mosaic Youth Theatre of DetroitDetroit, MI$130,000222021
Jefferson East IncDetroit, MI$126,000222021
Give Merit IncDetroit, MI$115,100332023
Council of Michigan Foundations IncGrand Rapids, MI$100,600742023
Regents of the University of MichiganPittsburgh, PA$100,500212023
Community & Home Supports IncDetroit, MI$100,000112023
Faith in Action NetworkWashington, DC$100,000112022
Hope Hospitality & Warming Center IncPontiac, MI$100,000112023
Pope Francis CenterDetroit, MI$100,000112020
Street DemocracyBirmingham, MI$100,000112020
Student Advocacy Center of MichiganYpsilanti, MI$100,000112023
Tides CenterSan Francisco, CA$100,000112021
Vista MariaDearborn Heights, MI$100,000112020
Funders Together to End Homelessness IncBoston, MA$99,680842023
Metro Solutions IncSouthfield, MI$90,000222023
Mosaic Youth TheatreDetroit, MI$90,000112022
College for Creative StudiesDetroit, MI$88,218732023
Detroit Food AcademyDetroit, MI$85,000112022
Schwab Charitable FundOrlando, FL$80,001722021
Citizens Research Council of Michigan IncLivonia, MI$76,000532023
Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual ViolenceOkemos, MI$75,000112023
The YunionDetroit, MI$75,000112020
Community Foundation for Se MiDetroit, MI$70,039322023
Grace in ActionDetroit, MI$70,000112023
Grace in Action CollectivesDetroit, MI$70,000112021
Schwab Charitable TrustOrlando, FL$67,153522023
Chance for Life OrganizationSouthfield, MI$67,000112020
Genesis HopeDetroit, MI$65,000212020
University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI$65,000442023
Morehouse CollegeAtlanta, GA$60,250222023
American UniversityWashington, DC$60,000112023
Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti, MI$60,000112021
Harvard Medical SchoolBoston, MA$60,000112022
Howard UniversityWashington, DC$60,000112023
University of Notre Dame Du LacNotre Dame, IN$60,000112021
Spelman CollegeAtlanta, GA$59,603432023
Detroit Public Schools FoundationDetroit, MI$50,000332022
Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter TeamRoseville, MI$50,000112020
United Negro College Fund IncDetroit, MI$50,000112021
United Way for Southeastern MichiganDetroit, MI$50,000112020
Human I-TLong Beach, CA$45,000112020
Council on FoundationsBaltimore, MD$41,000442023
Barnard CollegeNew York, NY$40,000442023
Crossroads of MichiganDetroit, MI$40,000112020
Independent SectorWashington, DC$34,000442023
American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern Mi IncDetroit, MI$30,000112020
American Red Cross - Southeast Michigan Regional ChapterDetroit, MI$30,000112020
Miami University FoundationOxford, OH$30,000112022
Micah 6 CommunityPontiac, MI$30,000112020
Michigan College Access NetworkLansing, MI$30,000112020
Nonprofit Enterprise at WorkAnn Arbor, MI$30,000112020
Sphinx Organization IncDetroit, MI$30,000222023
St Patrick Senior Center IncDetroit, MI$30,000112020
Detroit OperaDetroit, MI$25,000322023
Bailey Park ProjectDetroit, MI$20,000112020
Grantmakers for Effective OrganizationsWashington, DC$16,770442023
Association of Black Foundation Executives (abfe)New York, NY$15,000332023
Eberwhite School PTOAnn Arbor, MI$15,000112020
KIPP Texas Fundraising DfwDallas, TX$15,000112022
Mercy High SchoolFarmington Hills, MI$15,000112023
Saginaw Public SchoolsSaginaw, MI$15,000112023
St John's Jesuit High SchoolToledo, OH$15,000112021
University Liggett SchoolGrosse Pointe Woods, MI$15,000112022
University Preparatory AcademyDetroit, MI$15,000112020
University of Detroit Jesuit High School and AcademyDetroit, MI$15,000112023
National Alliance to End HomelessnessWashington, DC$11,680332022
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant MuseumDetroit, MI$10,000112022
Michigan Opera TheatreDetroit, MI$10,000112021
Tulsa Community FoundationTulsa, OK$10,000112021
Mission Investors ExchangeMountain View, CA$9,000332022
National Skills CoalitionWashington, DC$9,000332022
Peak GrantmakingWashington, DC$8,300442023
Local CirclesDetroit, MI$8,2502242023
St Augustine's UniversityRaleigh, NC$7,500212021
Cass Community Social Services IncDetroit, MI$6,000222021
Chamber Music NorthwestPortland, OR$5,400322023
Planned Parenthood of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI$5,300312020
The Minority Freedom Community FundWarren, MI$5,0951122021
AbfeNew York, NY$5,000112022
Jewish Federation of Metropolitan DetroitBloomfield Hills, MI$5,000112020
Wcccd Scholarship CommitteeDetroit, MI$5,000112021
Neighborhood Service OrganizationDetroit, MI$4,262432023
Womens Centers InternationalOakland, CA$4,100722021
Workforce MattersBoston, MA$4,000112021
A Child for AllStafford, VA$3,860522021
Mission Investors ExchangeNew York, NY$3,300112023
Opportunity Resource FundLansing, MI$3,270332023
Christian Methodist Episcopal ChurchMemphis, TN$3,000112022
Pasteur Elementary School Alumni FoundationHuntington Woods, MI$3,000332022
Syracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY$3,000112022
Service Builders Foundation IncInkster, MI$2,750112021
Schoolcraft College FoundationLivonia, MI$2,625112023
Jewish Senior Life of Metropolitan DetroitWest Bloomfield, MI$2,500112020
Progressive Lifestyles IncWaterford Township, MI$2,000112023
Rescue Ministries of Mid-MichiganSaginaw, MI$2,000222023
Saint Augustine's UniversityRaleigh, NC$2,000112022
BoardsourceWashington, DC$1,387332023
Judith Dianne Jackson Scholarship FundDetroit, MI$1,150222023
Teen Tech TitansRosemount, MN$1,125112022
Center for Common GroundRuther Glen, VA$1,000112022
Detroit Future CityBoston, MA$1,000112021
Leadership Women IncDallas, TX$1,000112021
WdetDetroit, MI$1,000112022
Wdet-FmDetroit, MI$1,000112021
Portland Institute for Contemporary ArtPortland, OR$800112022
Detroit Institute of ArtsDetroit, MI$755112021
Peace & Goodwill Missionary Baptist ChurchDetroit, MI$700212020
Portland Art MuseumPortland, OR$670322023
National Council of NonprofitsWashington, DC$600112022
Dig DeepLos Angeles, CA$520512020
Partnership With Native AmericansAddison, TX$520512020
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CT$511112021
Detroit Bar Association FoundationDetroit, MI$500112021
Detroit Riverfront Conservancy IncDetroit, MI$500112020
Food GatherersAnn Arbor, MI$500112020
Friendship CircleWest Bloomfield, MI$500112020
Detroit Educational Television FoundationWixom, MI$440112022
Grosse Pointe Library FoundationGrosse Pointe Farms, MI$416222021
Capuchin Soup KitchenDetroit, MI$400222023
Detroit Food Policy CouncilDetroit, MI$400112020
Global Giving FoundationWashington, DC$400112020
Technology Affinity GroupChicago, IL$385112020
Industrial Sewing and Innovation CenterDetroit, MI$259112020
DesignconnectBirmingham, MI$250112021
Oregon Society of ArtistsPortland, OR$250112023
The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchHagerstown, MD$250112023
Global DetroitDetroit, MI$200112020
Neighborhood ClubGrosse Pointe, MI$200112020
Racing for KidsGrosse Pointe Farms, MI$150112021
Stillman CollegeTuscaloosa, AL$150112020
Spirit of WellnessDallas, TX$103112022
Art OpsSouthfield, MI$100112021
Citizens for a Fair FerndaleFerndale, MI$100112020
Money Matters 4 YouthDetroit, MI$100112022
The American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MD$100112022
The Mental Health Association of New York City IncNew York, NY$50112021

100 of 213 (47%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 57%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 451 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Human Services
88 grants
Community Improvement
56 grants
Education
53 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
51 grants
Arts & Culture
33 grants
Crime & Legal
29 grants
Housing & Shelter
21 grants
Food & Nutrition
16 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
2020201$9,385,123$15,000
2021142$9,549,594$12,704
2022114$8,728,871$32,500
2023130$9,791,289$15,650

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Already committed for future years

Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. Mcgregor Fund has 111 of them, worth $19.5M. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back -- and it also tells you how much of the next year's budget is already spoken for.

OrganizationLocationApproved
South Oakland Shelter Dba Lighthouse MiPontiac, MI$1,100,000
Developing Kingdoms in Different StagesRedford, MI$1,000,000
Alternatives for GirlsDetroit, MI$850,000
Avalon Healing (wc Safe)Detroit, MI$650,000
Force DetroitDetroit, MI$625,000
Alternatives for GirlsDetroit, MI$600,000
Developing Kingdoms in Different StagesBloomfield Hills, MI$575,000
First StepPlymouth, MI$550,000
United Community Housing CoalitionDetroit, MI$500,000
LighthousePontiac, MI$500,000
United Community Housing CoalitionDetroit, MI$500,000
Mariners InnDetroit, MI$500,000
Youth Development Resource Centerallied Media ProjectsDetroit, MI$450,000
Detroit Phoenix CenterDetroit, MI$300,000
Midnight Golf ProgramBingham Farms, MI$300,000

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 93% of this one's giving went to organizations in Michigan. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

Michigan
$34.8M
New York
$771K
District of Columbia
$632K
California
$309K
Oregon
$207K
Massachusetts
$165K
Florida
$147K
Georgia
$120K

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Funders that support the same organizations

These funders gave to organizations this one also funded -- some private foundations, some community foundations and other grantmaking charities. Shared grantees are the strongest available signal that two funders have overlapping priorities, and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.

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How to approach this foundation

  1. Check you are its size. The median grant is $16,600. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
  2. Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Michigan.
  3. Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
  4. Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Mcgregor Fund's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2020-2023). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 100 Talon Centre Drive 100, Detroit, MI, 48207. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

EIN 38-0808800 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

This is history, not an open call. Foundation returns are published about a year after the tax year ends. Nothing on this page is a deadline. It is a record of who this foundation has actually funded, which is the best available predictor of who it will fund next -- and a much better basis for deciding whether to write to them than a mission statement.

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