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    Ethel and James Flinn Foundation

    ActivePhilanthropy & VoluntarismFunds Individuals
    DETROIT, MIWebsite3133093436

    About Ethel and James Flinn Foundation

    To advance effective, well-researched best practice mental health treatment and programs that meet the needs of people in Michigan.

    Focus Areas

    Adult Mental HealthChildren's Mental HealthCapacity Building & AdvocacyEarly Intervention and PreventionMental Health Awareness and EducationWorkforce DevelopmentPolicy and Advocacy

    Who They Fund

    people with behavioral health conditions (experiencing crisis)justice-involved and formerly incarcerated individualssurvivors of sexual assault and human traffickingat-risk and adjudicated youthvulnerable adults in Detroit (including families)

    About Ethel and James Flinn Foundation

    The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation’s signature grantmaking centers on behavioral health system change in Michigan, especially efforts that move people away from crisis-driven pathways and into coordinated care. A large share of its recent awards support diversion, crisis response, and treatment models that are meant to be implemented in real service systems rather than treated as standalone projects. Recent grants show repeated support for Wayne State University’s Center for Behavioral Health and Justice, including funding for the Sequential Intercept Model in Wayne County, jail mental health initiative work, and Michigan’s behavioral health emergency response launch. The foundation also backs community-based providers such as Henry Ford Health System, which has received support for trauma recovery services, SBIRT training, and suicide-risk identification, and Avalon Healing Center for evidence-based mental health care for survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking. Its portfolio also reaches into youth diversion, early childhood screening, urgent care access, and wraparound services for families and justice-involved young people. Across these awards, the foundation consistently funds programs built around evidence-based practice, cross-sector coordination, and practical implementation in Michigan communities.

    What Ethel and James Flinn Foundation Funds

    A defining theme is justice-system diversion. The foundation gave $200,000 to The Board of Governors at Wayne State University to continue implementing the Sequential Intercept Model in Wayne County, and another $200,000 to support reforms within Michigan’s juvenile justice system. It also backed the Wayne County jail mental health initiative with $200,000. Behavioral health crisis response is another recurring area. Detroit Public Safety Foundation received $100,000 for a Detroit co-response model pilot that embeds mental health professionals in precincts and 911 dispatch centers, while Wayne State University received $100,000 to aid the launch of Michigan’s Behavioral Health Emergency Response. The foundation also funds trauma-informed services and specialized care. Henry Ford Health System received $100,000 for the Metro Detroit Trauma Recovery Initiative, and Avalon Healing Center received $100,000 for evidence-based mental health care for survivors of sexual assault and human trafficking. Youth and family services appear in grants such as $100,000 to Oakland Community Health Network for interactive journaling with at-risk and adjudicated youth.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $2.9M

    Total Assets

    $59.9M

    Total Revenue

    $4.5M

    Total Expenses

    $4.2M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $1K and $50K, with a median of $9K.

    25th Percentile

    $1K

    Median

    $9K

    75th Percentile

    $50K

    Geographic Reach

    Local8 states funded

    About 94% of grants go to recipients in MI.

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    Where Ethel and James Flinn Foundation Funds

    Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Ethel and James Flinn Foundation.

    RankCountryGrantsTotalShare
    1United StatesDomestic257$8.5M
    99.6%
    2Canada1$1K

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    Funding Style

    systems change / policy reformprogram implementation and scale-uppilot and seed funding for new modelscapacity building and cross-sector coordination

    Topics

    criminal justice diversion (Sequential Intercept Model / jail diversion)behavioral health crisis response and co-response modelstrauma-informed wraparound care and recovery servicesmental health treatment for survivors of sexual assault and human traffickingbehavioral health access expansion (urgent care, care coordination, ER-to-outpatient pathways)workforce training in behavioral health screening and brief intervention (SBIRT)juvenile justice diversion and reforms

    How Ethel and James Flinn Foundation Gives

    Typical grants cluster around a $9,100 median, with the middle half ranging from $1,300 to $50,000 and larger awards reaching $100,000 to $200,000 in the recent grants list. The pattern leans toward repeated support for implementation-oriented programs rather than one-time sponsorships, with Wayne State University, Henry Ford Health System, Southwest Detroit Community Justice Center, and others appearing multiple times across years. The foundation uses annual RFPs for several program areas, including evidence-based practices for children, evidence-based practices for adults, capacity building, and mental health awareness mini-grants. Those RFPs are open to unsolicited applications. It also funds awards and mini-grants alongside program support, with a strong emphasis on Michigan-based providers and systems work.

    Where Ethel and James Flinn Foundation Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local: 94% of grants go to recipients in Michigan, and the recipient country distribution is almost entirely U.S.-based, with one grant in Canada. Detroit is the most visible city in the recent grants list, joined by Southfield, Inkster, Troy, Westland, Bloomfield Hills, Livonia, Ann Arbor, and Walled Lake. The geographic pattern matches a statewide but metro-centered strategy, especially in Wayne County and Oakland County.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Ethel and James Flinn Foundation

    What kinds of mental health work does the foundation fund most often?

    The foundation funds evidence-based behavioral health work, with a strong emphasis on adult and children’s mental health, crisis response, justice diversion, trauma-informed services, and capacity building. Its active programs include evidence-based practices for adults and young people, mental health awareness and outreach, and capacity-building support for mental health organizations.

    Does the foundation support justice diversion and crisis response?

    Yes. Recent grants include support for the Sequential Intercept Model in Wayne County, jail mental health initiative work, a Detroit co-response model pilot, and the launch of Michigan’s Behavioral Health Emergency Response. The recurring pattern is to fund systems that divert people from arrest or emergency-only pathways into care.

    How does the foundation typically size its grants?

    The typical grant size is $9,100, with the middle half of grants falling between $1,300 and $50,000. Recent awards also show larger implementation grants at $100,000 and $200,000, especially for systems change, crisis response, and treatment expansion projects.

    Are there open application processes?

    Yes. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including Evidence-Based Practices - Children and Young People, Evidence-Based Practices - Adults, Capacity Building Opportunities, and Mental Health Awareness, Education, and Outreach Mini-Grants Program. These are structured through the foundation’s annual RFP process.

    Is the foundation focused outside Michigan?

    No. The giving profile is local, and 94% of grants go to recipients in Michigan. The recent grant list is almost entirely U.S.-based, with only one grant to Canada in the country distribution.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    0.4%

    Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Ethel and James Flinn Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

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    Annual Mental Health Grants Program

    adult mental healthchildren’s mental healthbest-practice mental health treatment+4 more

    Who can apply: Organizations seeking funding for mental health-related programs aligned with the foundation’s priorities, including treatment, capacity building, education, advocacy, research, and early screening/assessment.

    Deadline: Mid July each year for proposal applications; annual cycle.

    View & apply
    Open nowCloses in 20 days (Jul 16, 2026)Award: $50K – $75K

    Evidence-Based Practices - Children and Young People (RFP)

    children's mental healthyouth mental healthprevention+6 more

    Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; deliver mental health care and services in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, or Washtenaw counties; have a current audited financial statement or be in the process of obtaining one.

    Deadline: July 16, 2026 before 4:00 PM

    View & apply
    Open nowCloses in 20 days (Jul 16, 2026)Award: Up to $50K

    Capacity Building Opportunities (RFP)

    organizational capacity buildingworkforce developmentstaff training+5 more

    Who can apply: Broader universe of nonprofit service providers; must be a nonprofit organization delivering or supporting mental health services in the foundation's service area and meet the general eligibility requirements.

    Deadline: July 16, 2026 before 4:00 PM

    View & apply
    Open nowCloses in 20 days (Jul 16, 2026)Award: Varies

    Mental Health Awareness, Education, and Outreach Mini-Grants Program (RFP)

    mental health awarenesseducationoutreach+3 more

    Who can apply: Small community-led programs and grassroots volunteer advocacy organizations; must meet general nonprofit eligibility and serve the foundation's geographic area.

    Deadline: July 16, 2026 before 4:00 PM

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    Open nowCloses in 20 days (Jul 16, 2026)Award: $50K – $100K

    Evidence-Based Practices - Adults (RFP)

    adult mental healthevidence-based practicespsychotherapy+2 more

    Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; deliver mental health care and services in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, or Washtenaw counties; have a current audited financial statement or be in the process of obtaining one.

    Deadline: July 16, 2026 before 4:00 PM

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    THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITYDETROIT, MI$200,0002025SECOND YEAR AND FINAL GRANT AWARD TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT SYSTEM CHANGE REFORMS WITHIN MICHIGANS JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THIS IMPORTANT DIVERSION WORK WILL BUILD ON EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS. THE KEY OBJECTIVES OF THIS TWO-YEAR PROJECT ARE TO UPDATE THE SEQUENTIAL INTERCEPT MODEL MAPPING TO INCLUDE JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVERSION (INTERCEPT 0), ESTABLISH PRIORITIES, AND FACILITATE GROUPS TO MOVE THE WORK FORWARD. THE SEQUENTIAL INTERCEPT MAPPING WILL PROVIDE CRITICAL DATA AND A ROADMAP TO INFORM A BROADER FUNDER COLLABORATIVE (KELLOGG, KRESGE, SKILLMAN, BALLMER GROUP, MCGREGOR, HUDSON WEBBER).
    ZAMAN INTERNATIONALINKSTER, MI$100,0002025TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY COMPETENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM ADAPTED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN.
    SOUTHWEST DETROIT COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTERDETROIT, MI$100,0002025TO PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED WRAPAROUND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
    OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORKTROY, MI$100,0002025TO DIVERT AT-RISK YOUTH AND ASSIST ADJUDICATED YOUTH THROUGH INTERACTIVE JOURNALING.
    THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITYDETROIT, MI$100,0002025ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH SUPPORT TO AID IN THE LAUNCH OF MICHIGANS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE (BHER).
    HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEMDETROIT, MI$100,0002025TO TRAIN PHYSICIANS TO TREAT ALCOHOL USE DISORDERS BY IMPLEMENTING SCREENING, BRIEF INTERVENTION, AND REFERRAL TO TREATMENT (SBIRT).
    HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEMDETROIT, MI$100,0002025TO SUPPORT THE METRO DETROIT TRAUMA RECOVERY INITIATIVE (TRI) TO PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED AND EVIDENCE-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO SURVIVORS OF TRAUMATIC INJURIES.
    METRO SOLUTIONSSOUTHFIELD, MI$100,0002025ONE YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT COLLABORATIVE TO ADDRESS DISPARITIES AND INEQUITIES IN ACCESSING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG BIPOC MICHIGANDERS. FUNDERS PARTNERED WITH TRUSTED, BLACK-LED COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP OR FURTHER DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATIONS AND SAFETY NET HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, MENTAL HEALTH CARE OFFERED IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS. (KRESGE, KELLOGG, MICHIGAN HEALTH ENDOWMENT FUND, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD SOCIAL MISSION AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN).
    HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEMDETROIT, MI$100,0002025TO IDENTIFY VETERANS AT RISK OF SUICIDE AND CONNECT THEM WITH SERVICES BY IMPLEMENTING ZERO SUICIDE PROGRAM.
    DETROIT WAYNE INTEGRATED HEALTH NETWORKDETROIT, MI$75,0002025TO OFFER HOLISTIC, WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR YOUTH IN WAYNE COUNTY AND DETROIT WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND NEED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGANDETROIT, MI$75,0002025TO OFFER A RANGE OF TRAUMA INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH THE MENTALLY FIT PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES 1:1 AND GROUP THERAPY, ASSESSMENTS, AND ACADEMIC AND TUTORING ENRICHMENT.
    CHILDREN'S CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTYDETROIT, MI$75,0002025TO IMPLEMENT DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT MODELS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTINGS FOR CHILDREN (FOUR TO SIX).
    OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORKTROY, MI$75,0002025TO ASSESS AND MITIGATE THREATS OF (MASS) VIOLENCE IN OAKLAND COUNTY.
    SAMARITASDETROIT, MI$75,0002025TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT FOCUSING ON VAPING/E-CIGARETTE USE FOR ADOLESCENTS, FOSTER CARE, AND TRANSITIONAL YOUTH AGES 13-19 THROUGH THE OAKLAND COUNTY CLINIC.
    PACKARD HEALTHANN ARBOR, MI$75,0002025TO SUPPORT A NURSE CARE MANAGER (NCM) TO WORK WITH PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS IN AN OFFICE BASED ADDICTION TREATMENT MODEL.
    HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEMDETROIT, MI$75,0002025TO IMPLEMENT A TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN SAFETY PLANNING INTERVENTION IN PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE AT HENRY FORD HEALTH TO INCREASE SELF-HELP BEHAVIORS AMONG INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNABLE TO READILY ENGAGE WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
    CHILDREN'S CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTYDETROIT, MI$70,0002025TO IMPLEMENT SUMMER SUPPORT TO ENSURE YEAR-ROUND CARE FOR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
    MICHIGAN'S CHILDRENLANSING, MI$65,0002025FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN WILL BOLSTER THE PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ADVOCACY CAPACITY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDERS, AND YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO RECEIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. IT WILL ALSO LEAD EFFORTS TO SEEK REGULATORY ACTION FROM THE STATE GOVERNMENT THAT IT DEEMS IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF CHILDREN EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF MENTAL ILLNESS.
    HANNAN CENTERDETROIT, MI$50,0002025TO PROVIDE CBT AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO OLDER ADULTS IN DETROIT WHO ARE EXPERIENCING SELF-NEGLECT AND RELATED DISORDERS (E.G., HOARDING, DEPRESSION, ETC.)
    MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN MICHIGANLANSING, MI$50,0002025FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. MHAM IS THE STATES OLDEST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CONCERNED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND IS THE LEADING POLICY AND RESEARCH ADVOCATE.
    ROSE HILL CENTERHOLLY, MI$50,0002025TO ADD A PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST/COACH AS A KEY COMPONENT TRAUMA INFORMED CARE CLINICAL PROGRAMMING.
    THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITYDETROIT, MI$50,0002025TO SUPPORT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPPORT CLINIC (ECSC) TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN BIRTH 5 YEARS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
    THE GUIDANCE CENTERSOUTHGATE, MI$50,0002025TO TRAIN 300 CLINICAL AND PEER SUPPORT STAFF WITH THE ZERO OVERDOSE "OVERDOSE SAFETY PLAN", AN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL WHICH BRIDGES A CRITICAL GAP IN HOW TO HELP PEOPLE AT RISK FOR OVERDOSE.
    VISTA MARIADEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI$50,0002025TO SUPPORT ON-SITE, IN-PERSON MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING TRAINING FOR 153 CLINICAL AND DIRECT-CARE TEAM MEMBERS WHO ARE PROVIDING CARE FOR FOSTER YOUTH WITH ACUTE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND TRAUMA SYMPTOMS.
    LIFE DIRECTIONSBLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI$50,0002025TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM THAT MITIGATES EFFECTS OF TRAUMA AMONG DETROIT HISPANIC AND AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH.
    FREEDOM HOUSE DETROITDETROIT, MI$50,0002025TO EXPAND SERVICES BY PROVIDING GROUP THERAPY FOR CLIENTS.
    EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIONYPSILANTI, MI$50,0002025TO EXPAND ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED, TRAUMA-INFORMED CHILD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.
    WELLNESS PLAN MEDICAL CENTERS FOUNDATIONDETROIT, MI$50,0002025TO ENHANCE CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH WITH EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES.
    NAMI MICHIGANLANSING, MI$50,0002025FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. NAMI MICHIGAN AND ITS STATEWIDE AFFILIATES ADVOCATE AT THE STATE LEVEL FOR PERSONS AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS AND SERVES AS A LEADING PROPONENT ON CONSUMER AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN CARE, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. NAMI MICHIGAN HELPS TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL AFFILIATES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
    MONROE COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICTMONROE, MI$50,0002025TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE SUICIDE PREVENTION CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF K-12 STUDENTS.
    ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES INCSOUTHFIELD, MI$50,0002025TO SUPPORT SECURITY TESTING OF ORCHARDS CHILDREN'S SERVICES IT SYSTEMS.
    DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP INCDETROIT, MI$50,0002025TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CONTINUUM OF CARE NETWORK.
    STARFISH FAMILY SERVICES INCINKSTER, MI$50,0002025TO TRAIN AND SUPPORT CLINICIANS TO ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND SERVICE DELIVERY FOR VULNERABLE GROUPS.
    RUTH ELLIS CENTER INCHIGHLAND PARK, MI$50,0002025TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HOME-BASED SERVICES FOR LGBTQ2S+ YOUTH IN WAYNE COUNTY.
    REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGANANN ARBOR, MI$50,0002025TO DEVELOP SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODEL FOR ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN WASHTENAW COUNTY.
    LINCOLN BEHAVIORAL SERVICESREDFORD, MI$50,0002025TO DECREASE/ELIMINATE BULLYING, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS/BEHAVIORS, SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND SCHOOL AVOIDANCE IN YOUTH.
    THE YUNION INCDETROIT, MI$25,0002025TO HONOR CEO, NICOLE WILSON. MRS. WILSON WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE ONE MONTH OFF TO RENEW, REFLECT AND RESTORE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO RECEIVE SUPPORT TO COVER HER TIME AWAY.
    AUTISM ALLIANCE OF MICHIGANSOUTHFIELD, MI$25,0002025FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. AAOM IS AN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING TREATMENT ACCESS AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.
    VISTA MARIADEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI$25,0002025TO HONOR COO, MEREDITH REESE. MS. REESE WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE ONE MONTH OFF TO RENEW, REFLECT AND RESTORE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO RECEIVE SUPPORT TO COVER HER TIME AWAY.
    ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLSDETROIT, MI$25,0002025TO HONOR COO, DR. CELIA THOMAS. DR. THOMAS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE ONE MONTH OFF TO RENEW, REFLECT AND REENERGIZE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO RECEIVE SUPPORT TO COVER HER TIME AWAY.
    BLACK FAMILY DEVELOPMENT INCDETROIT, MI$25,0002025TO HONOR CEO, KENYATTA STEPHENS. MRS. STEPHENS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE ONE MONTH OFF TO RENEW, REFLECT AND RESTORE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO RECEIVE SUPPORT TO COVER HER TIME AWAY.
    KEVIN'S SONGMADISON HEIGHTS, MI$15,0002025FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. KEVINS SONG IS AN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT BRINGS FAMILIES, PROVIDERS AND POLICYMAKERS TOGETHER TO LEARN AND SHARE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES TO PREVENT SUICIDES.
    NAMI WASHTENAW COUNTYANN ARBOR, MI$15,0002025FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, NAMI WASHTENAW COUNTY CONSTITUENT MEMBERS COVER THE FOUNDATIONS GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS OF WASHTENAW COUNTY.
    NAMI METRONORTHVILLE, MI$15,0002025FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, NAMI METROS CONSTITUENT MEMBERS COVER THE FOUNDATIONS GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS OF WAYNE, OAKLAND AND MACOMB COUNTY.
    ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTHLANSING, MI$15,0002025FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. ACMH PROVIDES ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS MICHIGAN BY FOCUSING ON ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE SYSTEM OF SERVICES WHICH ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISORDERS.
    COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATIONSGRAND HAVEN, MI$9,7002025PROGRAM FUNDING PARTNER
    GRANTMAKERS IN HEALTHWASHINGTON, DC$9,1002025PROGRAM FUNDING PARTNER
    PLYMOUTH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRISTDETROIT, MI$5,0002025MATCHING GIFTS
    MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DETROITDETROIT, MI$5,0002025TO ENGAGE WITH RESIDENTS IN ITS VICINITY AROUND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.
    AMERICAN CITIZENS FOR JUSTICE INCWESTLAND, MI$5,0002025TO PROVIDE RESOURCES/REFERRALS FOR VICTIMS OF HATE CRIMES/RACISM FOR HEALING FROM RESULTING TRAUMA AND DEPRESSION.

    THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

    $200,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    SECOND YEAR AND FINAL GRANT AWARD TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT SYSTEM CHANGE REFORMS WITHIN MICHIGANS JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THIS IMPORTANT DIVERSION WORK WILL BUILD ON EXISTING RELATIONSHIPS. THE KEY OBJECTIVES OF THIS TWO-YEAR PROJECT ARE TO UPDATE THE SEQUENTIAL INTERCEPT MODEL MAPPING TO INCLUDE JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVERSION (INTERCEPT 0), ESTABLISH PRIORITIES, AND FACILITATE GROUPS TO MOVE THE WORK FORWARD. THE SEQUENTIAL INTERCEPT MAPPING WILL PROVIDE CRITICAL DATA AND A ROADMAP TO INFORM A BROADER FUNDER COLLABORATIVE (KELLOGG, KRESGE, SKILLMAN, BALLMER GROUP, MCGREGOR, HUDSON WEBBER).

    ZAMAN INTERNATIONAL

    $100,000
    INKSTER, MI2025

    TO PROVIDE CULTURALLY COMPETENT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM ADAPTED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN.

    SOUTHWEST DETROIT COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTER

    $100,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED WRAPAROUND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

    OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK

    $100,000
    TROY, MI2025

    TO DIVERT AT-RISK YOUTH AND ASSIST ADJUDICATED YOUTH THROUGH INTERACTIVE JOURNALING.

    THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

    $100,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    ADDITIONAL 12-MONTH SUPPORT TO AID IN THE LAUNCH OF MICHIGANS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EMERGENCY RESPONSE (BHER).

    HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM

    $100,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO TRAIN PHYSICIANS TO TREAT ALCOHOL USE DISORDERS BY IMPLEMENTING SCREENING, BRIEF INTERVENTION, AND REFERRAL TO TREATMENT (SBIRT).

    HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM

    $100,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO SUPPORT THE METRO DETROIT TRAUMA RECOVERY INITIATIVE (TRI) TO PROVIDE TRAUMA-INFORMED AND EVIDENCE-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO SURVIVORS OF TRAUMATIC INJURIES.

    METRO SOLUTIONS

    $100,000
    SOUTHFIELD, MI2025

    ONE YEAR GRANT TO SUPPORT COLLABORATIVE TO ADDRESS DISPARITIES AND INEQUITIES IN ACCESSING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG BIPOC MICHIGANDERS. FUNDERS PARTNERED WITH TRUSTED, BLACK-LED COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP OR FURTHER DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATIONS AND SAFETY NET HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, MENTAL HEALTH CARE OFFERED IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS. (KRESGE, KELLOGG, MICHIGAN HEALTH ENDOWMENT FUND, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION, BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD SOCIAL MISSION AND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN).

    HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM

    $100,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO IDENTIFY VETERANS AT RISK OF SUICIDE AND CONNECT THEM WITH SERVICES BY IMPLEMENTING ZERO SUICIDE PROGRAM.

    DETROIT WAYNE INTEGRATED HEALTH NETWORK

    $75,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO OFFER HOLISTIC, WRAPAROUND SERVICES FOR YOUTH IN WAYNE COUNTY AND DETROIT WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND NEED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES.

    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN

    $75,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO OFFER A RANGE OF TRAUMA INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES THROUGH THE MENTALLY FIT PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES 1:1 AND GROUP THERAPY, ASSESSMENTS, AND ACADEMIC AND TUTORING ENRICHMENT.

    CHILDREN'S CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY

    $75,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO IMPLEMENT DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, AND MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT MODELS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTINGS FOR CHILDREN (FOUR TO SIX).

    OAKLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK

    $75,000
    TROY, MI2025

    TO ASSESS AND MITIGATE THREATS OF (MASS) VIOLENCE IN OAKLAND COUNTY.

    SAMARITAS

    $75,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO PROVIDE INNOVATIVE SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT FOCUSING ON VAPING/E-CIGARETTE USE FOR ADOLESCENTS, FOSTER CARE, AND TRANSITIONAL YOUTH AGES 13-19 THROUGH THE OAKLAND COUNTY CLINIC.

    PACKARD HEALTH

    $75,000
    ANN ARBOR, MI2025

    TO SUPPORT A NURSE CARE MANAGER (NCM) TO WORK WITH PATIENTS AND PROVIDERS IN AN OFFICE BASED ADDICTION TREATMENT MODEL.

    HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM

    $75,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO IMPLEMENT A TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN SAFETY PLANNING INTERVENTION IN PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE AT HENRY FORD HEALTH TO INCREASE SELF-HELP BEHAVIORS AMONG INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE UNABLE TO READILY ENGAGE WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

    CHILDREN'S CENTER OF WAYNE COUNTY

    $70,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO IMPLEMENT SUMMER SUPPORT TO ENSURE YEAR-ROUND CARE FOR CHILDREN IN SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

    MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN

    $65,000
    LANSING, MI2025

    FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. MICHIGAN'S CHILDREN WILL BOLSTER THE PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ADVOCACY CAPACITY OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDERS, AND YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO RECEIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. IT WILL ALSO LEAD EFFORTS TO SEEK REGULATORY ACTION FROM THE STATE GOVERNMENT THAT IT DEEMS IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF CHILDREN EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF MENTAL ILLNESS.

    HANNAN CENTER

    $50,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO PROVIDE CBT AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO OLDER ADULTS IN DETROIT WHO ARE EXPERIENCING SELF-NEGLECT AND RELATED DISORDERS (E.G., HOARDING, DEPRESSION, ETC.)

    MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION IN MICHIGAN

    $50,000
    LANSING, MI2025

    FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. MHAM IS THE STATES OLDEST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CONCERNED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND IS THE LEADING POLICY AND RESEARCH ADVOCATE.

    ROSE HILL CENTER

    $50,000
    HOLLY, MI2025

    TO ADD A PEER RECOVERY SPECIALIST/COACH AS A KEY COMPONENT TRAUMA INFORMED CARE CLINICAL PROGRAMMING.

    THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

    $50,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO SUPPORT THE EARLY CHILDHOOD SUPPORT CLINIC (ECSC) TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO CHILDREN BIRTH 5 YEARS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

    THE GUIDANCE CENTER

    $50,000
    SOUTHGATE, MI2025

    TO TRAIN 300 CLINICAL AND PEER SUPPORT STAFF WITH THE ZERO OVERDOSE "OVERDOSE SAFETY PLAN", AN EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL WHICH BRIDGES A CRITICAL GAP IN HOW TO HELP PEOPLE AT RISK FOR OVERDOSE.

    VISTA MARIA

    $50,000
    DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI2025

    TO SUPPORT ON-SITE, IN-PERSON MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING TRAINING FOR 153 CLINICAL AND DIRECT-CARE TEAM MEMBERS WHO ARE PROVIDING CARE FOR FOSTER YOUTH WITH ACUTE MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND TRAUMA SYMPTOMS.

    LIFE DIRECTIONS

    $50,000
    BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI2025

    TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM THAT MITIGATES EFFECTS OF TRAUMA AMONG DETROIT HISPANIC AND AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH.

    FREEDOM HOUSE DETROIT

    $50,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO EXPAND SERVICES BY PROVIDING GROUP THERAPY FOR CLIENTS.

    EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

    $50,000
    YPSILANTI, MI2025

    TO EXPAND ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED, TRAUMA-INFORMED CHILD MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

    WELLNESS PLAN MEDICAL CENTERS FOUNDATION

    $50,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO ENHANCE CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH WITH EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES.

    NAMI MICHIGAN

    $50,000
    LANSING, MI2025

    FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. NAMI MICHIGAN AND ITS STATEWIDE AFFILIATES ADVOCATE AT THE STATE LEVEL FOR PERSONS AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS AND SERVES AS A LEADING PROPONENT ON CONSUMER AND FAMILY INVOLVEMENT IN CARE, TREATMENT AND RECOVERY. NAMI MICHIGAN HELPS TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL AFFILIATES TO PROVIDE SUPPORT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

    MONROE COUNTY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT

    $50,000
    MONROE, MI2025

    TO IMPLEMENT A COMPREHENSIVE SUICIDE PREVENTION CURRICULUM DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE CRITICAL MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF K-12 STUDENTS.

    ORCHARDS CHILDRENS SERVICES INC

    $50,000
    SOUTHFIELD, MI2025

    TO SUPPORT SECURITY TESTING OF ORCHARDS CHILDREN'S SERVICES IT SYSTEMS.

    DOWNTOWN DETROIT PARTNERSHIP INC

    $50,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO CONNECT INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER IN DOWNTOWN DETROIT TO SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CONTINUUM OF CARE NETWORK.

    STARFISH FAMILY SERVICES INC

    $50,000
    INKSTER, MI2025

    TO TRAIN AND SUPPORT CLINICIANS TO ENHANCE MENTAL HEALTH CARE AND SERVICE DELIVERY FOR VULNERABLE GROUPS.

    RUTH ELLIS CENTER INC

    $50,000
    HIGHLAND PARK, MI2025

    TO INCREASE ACCESS TO HOME-BASED SERVICES FOR LGBTQ2S+ YOUTH IN WAYNE COUNTY.

    REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

    $50,000
    ANN ARBOR, MI2025

    TO DEVELOP SYSTEM DYNAMICS MODEL FOR ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN WASHTENAW COUNTY.

    LINCOLN BEHAVIORAL SERVICES

    $50,000
    REDFORD, MI2025

    TO DECREASE/ELIMINATE BULLYING, SUICIDAL THOUGHTS/BEHAVIORS, SCHOOL VIOLENCE AND SCHOOL AVOIDANCE IN YOUTH.

    THE YUNION INC

    $25,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO HONOR CEO, NICOLE WILSON. MRS. WILSON WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE ONE MONTH OFF TO RENEW, REFLECT AND RESTORE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO RECEIVE SUPPORT TO COVER HER TIME AWAY.

    AUTISM ALLIANCE OF MICHIGAN

    $25,000
    SOUTHFIELD, MI2025

    FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. AAOM IS AN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON ADDRESSING TREATMENT ACCESS AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER.

    VISTA MARIA

    $25,000
    DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI2025

    TO HONOR COO, MEREDITH REESE. MS. REESE WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE ONE MONTH OFF TO RENEW, REFLECT AND RESTORE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO RECEIVE SUPPORT TO COVER HER TIME AWAY.

    ALTERNATIVES FOR GIRLS

    $25,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO HONOR COO, DR. CELIA THOMAS. DR. THOMAS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE ONE MONTH OFF TO RENEW, REFLECT AND REENERGIZE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO RECEIVE SUPPORT TO COVER HER TIME AWAY.

    BLACK FAMILY DEVELOPMENT INC

    $25,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO HONOR CEO, KENYATTA STEPHENS. MRS. STEPHENS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE ONE MONTH OFF TO RENEW, REFLECT AND RESTORE. THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO RECEIVE SUPPORT TO COVER HER TIME AWAY.

    KEVIN'S SONG

    $15,000
    MADISON HEIGHTS, MI2025

    FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. KEVINS SONG IS AN ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION THAT BRINGS FAMILIES, PROVIDERS AND POLICYMAKERS TOGETHER TO LEARN AND SHARE EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES TO PREVENT SUICIDES.

    NAMI WASHTENAW COUNTY

    $15,000
    ANN ARBOR, MI2025

    FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, NAMI WASHTENAW COUNTY CONSTITUENT MEMBERS COVER THE FOUNDATIONS GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS OF WASHTENAW COUNTY.

    NAMI METRO

    $15,000
    NORTHVILLE, MI2025

    FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. LOCATED IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN, NAMI METROS CONSTITUENT MEMBERS COVER THE FOUNDATIONS GEOGRAPHIC FOCUS OF WAYNE, OAKLAND AND MACOMB COUNTY.

    ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH

    $15,000
    LANSING, MI2025

    FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. ACMH PROVIDES ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ACROSS MICHIGAN BY FOCUSING ON ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE THE SYSTEM OF SERVICES WHICH ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS EMOTIONAL DISORDERS.

    COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATIONS

    $9,700
    GRAND HAVEN, MI2025

    PROGRAM FUNDING PARTNER

    GRANTMAKERS IN HEALTH

    $9,100
    WASHINGTON, DC2025

    PROGRAM FUNDING PARTNER

    PLYMOUTH UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

    $5,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    MATCHING GIFTS

    MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DETROIT

    $5,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    TO ENGAGE WITH RESIDENTS IN ITS VICINITY AROUND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING.

    AMERICAN CITIZENS FOR JUSTICE INC

    $5,000
    WESTLAND, MI2025

    TO PROVIDE RESOURCES/REFERRALS FOR VICTIMS OF HATE CRIMES/RACISM FOR HEALING FROM RESULTING TRAUMA AND DEPRESSION.