The Anna Paulina Foundation supports public charities across Michigan, with a special focus on the greater Flint community. The site lists four funding areas (The Arts, Youth Leadership, Urban Beautification, Human Services) and provides application instructions and deadlines.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity | No grants to individuals | Does not support general operating expenses | IRS 501(c)(3) federal tax-exemption letter required | Most recent certified financial audit required | Most recent annual report required | Cover letter signed by executive director or president required | List of current board of directors with affiliations required | Resumes of principal staff, if applicable, required

Youth Leadership

Grants are given by the Waxahachie Foundation to charitable organizations in Waxahachie and the Waxahachie area. Applications are first considered by the Grants Committee.

Must be a charitable organization (501(c)(3) or other qualified charity) | Must be located in or serve Waxahachie / the Waxahachie area | Must provide most recent fiscal year statement of income and expenses

Waxahachie Foundation Grants

We fund nonprofit organizations in LA + Orange County, CA, Washington, DC, and Western, MA focused on advancing education and employment outcomes for historically underserved youth through College Access & Success, Career Pathways, and Family Strengthening programs.

Must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (described in IRS section 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2) or in certain cases 509(a)(3) | Must serve or be located in LA + Orange County, CA; Washington, DC; or Western MA | Must demonstrate or have a plan to demonstrate measurable outcomes | Generally only one grant per calendar year to any organization | Returning grantees must submit a final report prior to a new application; final reports due no more than 60 days after the end of the grant period

Ceres Foundation Grants

The Foundation accepts electronic grant requests via a single application; the Board meets quarterly to consider requests and gives priority to applicants located in and/or serving Fort Wayne and Allen County, IN.

Must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) | Must qualify as a 509(a) public charity | No grants to private individuals | No grants for general fund drives, annual charitable appeals, or to influence legislation or elections | No grants to an organization for distribution to ultimate beneficiaries of its own choosing

M.E. Raker Foundation Grants

Ross invests in a small number of direct grants to federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, and government programs that serve a community in an area where we have a large presence; funding emphasizes academic achievement and life skills in economically disadvantaged youth, ages 3-24.

Be a federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, school, or government program | Align with Ross' philanthropic mission to create brighter futures by building academic achievement and life skills in economically disadvantaged youth, ages 3-24 | Serve a community in one of the specific areas listed by Ross (see program geography/notes) | Have not received a donation from Ross’ Regional Giving Program within the past 12 months (exceptions for gift cards/store-based giving noted) | Organizations awarded grants three consecutive years are not eligible to apply in 2026 | Limit submissions to one Letter of Inquiry per organization; LOIs must be submitted online (no mail, email, or fax)

Regional Giving Program

The Foundation reviews grants for projects or programs that primarily serve residents of Eastern Niagara County and considers requests in listed primary funding areas (arts & cultural programs, community improvement, education, local historical preservation, health & wellness (non-clinical), human services, senior programs, youth programs). Applicants begin with a Letter of Inquiry submitted via the Grant Portal.

Must be a 501(c)(3) (applying agencies must provide a copy of their 501c3 IRS determination letter) | Requests must primarily serve residents of Eastern Niagara County (applications from outside Niagara County considered only in certain cases)

Grigg Lewis Foundation Grants

Pitch competition for nonprofit organizations with innovative ideas to help youth in Central New York; awards include a $10,000 grand prize and a $1,000 Fan Favorite prize.

Good For CNY: $10K Nonprofit Pitch Competition

General grants program: the Foundation considers requests from 501(c)(3) public charities (not private foundations) and governmental units, with a geographic focus on Texas and a special emphasis on Houston; priorities include conservation, education, healthcare and programs for underprivileged youth.

Must be a 501(c)(3) public charity that is not a private foundation (509(a) public charity) | Governmental units described in Section 170 of the Code are eligible | Not a non-functionally integrated type III supporting organization (per Section 4942(g)(4)(A)(i)) | No grants to individuals | No grants to foreign charities | Will not directly or indirectly support candidates for political office or influence legislation

Youth Leadership

About this program

Eligibility

Contact & website

[email protected]

annapaulina.org

Past recipients

2025

Whaley Children'S Center

$302,000

Food Bank Of Eastern Michigan

$300,000

Ywca Of Greater Flint

$235,000

Voices For Children Advocacy Center

$200,000

Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village

$150,000

Active Boys In Christ

$150,000

Carriage Town Ministries

$114,000

Neighborhood Engagement Hub

$110,000

Hurley Foundation

$100,000

Closes in 9 days

$100,000 – $300,000

National · All 50 states

Similar Grants

Waxahachie Foundation Grants

~$5.0K

Ceres Foundation Grants

~$10K

M.E. Raker Foundation Grants

~$8K

Regional Giving Program

$10.0K–$30.0K

Grigg Lewis Foundation Grants

~$10K

Good For CNY: $10K Nonprofit Pitch Competition

$1.0K–$10.0K