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Community foundation · EIN 38-2023395

Midland Area Community Foundation

Midland, MI

Midland Area Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Midland, MI. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $6.23M in grants paid across 427 grants, with $151M in total assets. Its largest grants went to The Nature Conservancy, United Way of Midland County and Leelanau Conservancy.

How to request funding

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Midland Area Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.

How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)

For grants that are approved within the foundation's quarterly grant cycle, grantees are required to report back to the foundation through reports. these reports normally include pictures of projects completed, utilization of funds, etc. grants that are donor initiated through funds such as donor advised funds, designated funds, project funds, and agency funds, do not have the same reporting requirements. part iii all scholarships are paid directly to educational institutions. no checks are written to individuals.

Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.

Mission

Our mission is to provide philanthropic leadership to strengthen our community by fostering collaboration and giving today and in the future. since 1973, midland area community foundation has provided an avenue for individuals and organizations to change the community through philanthropic giving. macf awards grants and scholarships, offers the ability for individuals and families to invest in the community, and serves as a catalyst for collaboration and change by leading community dialogue and action on critical issues.

As stated on its Form 990.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
The Nature ConservancyLansing, MIEnvironment$596,500
United Way of Midland CountyMidland, MIComm/Human Services$531,540
Leelanau ConservancyLeland, MIYouth$255,000
Greater Midland Community Centers IncMidland, MICommunity$230,500
The Little Forks ConservancyMidland, MIEnvironment$160,450
County of MidlandMidland, MICommunity$155,400
Midland Center for the ArtsMidland, MIArts$136,097
Mymichigan Health FoundationMidland, MIHuman Services$122,312
Lifeclinic Community ResourcesMidland, MICommunity$110,000
Chippewa Nature CenterMidland, MICommunity/Recreation$105,216
The Legacy Center for Comm SuccessMidland, MIEducation/Community$93,249
Adoption Option IncMidland, MICommunity/Recreation$90,457
Midland Public SchoolsMidland, MIEducation/Youth/Rec$89,638
Affordable Housing Alliance of Midland CountyMidland, MICommunity$89,300
Midland Business Alliance FoundMidland, MICommunity$88,346
Gateway HealthcareMidland, MIHealth/Human Service$73,423
Helps International IncAddison, TXHuman Services$73,355
Coleman Community SchoolsColeman, MIEducation$72,037
Independent Community LivingMidland, MIComm/Human Services$69,900
West Midland Family CenterMidland, MIComm/Human Services$64,250
Toni and Trish HouseAuburn, MIHuman Services$61,500
Reaching Our Community KidsMidland, MIYouth/Education$60,250
Midland Soccer ClubMidland, MIRecreation$55,000
Ten Sixteen Recovery NetworkMidland, MICommunity$53,500
Marion-Polk Food ShareSalem, ORCommunity$50,000

The 25 largest of 427 grants listed on the return. 309 grants to individuals ($1.02M) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Midland Area Community Foundation accept grant applications?

Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Midland Area Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.

How much does Midland Area Community Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $6,227,434 in grants paid (427 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Midland Area Community Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to The Nature Conservancy (MI), $597K, United Way of Midland County (MI), $532K, Leelanau Conservancy (MI), $255K, Greater Midland Community Centers Inc (MI), $231K and The Little Forks Conservancy (MI), $160K.