Called To Serve
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing support for various charitable causes, particularly focused on assisting vulnerable populations. Its mission encompasses a wide range of initiatives, including emergency food distributions, medical care for underserved areas, and support for the elderly and individuals facing legal challenges. The foundation prioritizes human services, food assistance, and social support, with a notable emphasis on helping the poor and marginalized communities. It actively funds organizations that address issues such as hunger, healthcare, and social justice, reflecting its commitment to improving the quality of life for those in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small or mid-sized human services or food-assistance organizations, especially Michigan-based soup kitchens, food banks, senior services, or other local programs that match the foundation’s past small-dollar grants.
Good Fit
- • Local (Michigan) service focused on food assistance, soup kitchens, or elderly services.
- • Track record of small, operational requests rather than large capital asks.
- • Existing relationship or introduction from a prior grantee, board member, or local intermediary.
- • Willingness to accept modest one-time grants and report back on use.
Geography
Giving is primarily concentrated in Michigan but includes out-of-state grants; in the latest year grants went to two states with 56% of dollars in Michigan and the remainder to New York.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nine distinct recipients, and prior years record dozens of independent grantees, indicating a moderately broad recipient set; however 2023 dollars were highly concentrated among the top five recipients.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly states it only funds preselected applicants, which limits unsolicited entry; although a few new grantees appeared in recent years, the declared preselection policy and lack of a public contact path suggest unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to gain access without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
