Mcgregor Fund
McGregor Fund is a Detroit-based private foundation that funds work in basic needs & housing, recovery & restoration, and skill building & employment. The official site publishes recent grant announcements, biennial reports, grantmaking guidelines, and staff/trustee information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Detroit-metropolitan or Michigan nonprofit working on housing, basic needs, recovery/restoration, or workforce development seeking general operating or capital support and able to demonstrate local impact.
Good Fit
- • Organization primarily serves Wayne, Oakland, or Macomb counties (Detroit metro).
- • Request aligns with basic needs, housing/homelessness, recovery services, or workforce development.
- • Request is for general operating, capital support, or multi-year campaign funding.
- • Capacity to manage mid-to-large grants and to engage with a staff-led inquiry process.
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Michigan: about 93% of grant dollars went to in-state recipients, with the foundation explicitly focused on the Detroit metropolitan area despite occasional small out-of-state grants.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (114 grants to 94 distinct organizations) across a range of grant sizes, with a moderate top-five dollar concentration but many independent grantees supported.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports newcomer access: roughly 51 new recipients appeared in the latest year (about 54%), and the foundation maintains a public online General Inquiry Phase with staff contact information and a described invitation-to-apply workflow.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
