The Checkered Flag Challenge makes highly concentrated, place-based grants aimed at benefiting residents of Pontiac, Michigan. Its giving is focused and pragmatic—supporting local community benefit mechanisms and mobility/transport initiatives that directly serve city residents. The foundation appears to fund a small number of large, targeted awards rather than many small or national grants.
Very concentrated: only two large grants totaling $300,000, focused on local impact in Pontiac. Funds are given as sizable, targeted awards (appearing one-off or limited in number) rather than distributed broadly or to many repeat grantees.
$200K
$24K
$146K
$225K
Most grants fall between $100K and $100K, with a median of $100K.
25th Percentile
$100K
Median
$100K
75th Percentile
$100K
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Notable grantees: Pontiac Community Foundation, M1 Mobility
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PONTIAC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | PONTIAC, MI | $200,000 | 2025 | FUNDS TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS OF CITY OF PONTIAC, MICHIGAN |
| M1 MOBILITY | PONTIAC, MI | $100,000 | 2024 | FUNDS TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS OF CITY OF PONTIAC, MICHIGAN |
FUNDS TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS OF CITY OF PONTIAC, MICHIGAN
M1 MOBILITY
$100,000FUNDS TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS OF CITY OF PONTIAC, MICHIGAN