Galens Medical Society concentrates its giving on improving the health, safety and overall wellbeing of children and youth in Washtenaw County, with additional support for family-focused social services. Grants favor local, community-based nonprofits and programs that deliver direct services—nutrition at family literacy nights, youth mentoring and leadership, infant safety, and medical/health support for campers. The foundation also supports culturally specific social service agencies serving diverse families in the county.
$36K
$732K
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Most grants fall between $8K and $10K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$10K
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Concentrated, local grantmaking: a small number of mid-sized one-off grants to community organizations in Washtenaw County focused on direct program support rather than large multi-year endowments. Funding is targeted to service delivery for children and families rather than national research or advocacy.
Notable grantees: Childrens Literacy Network, Girls Group Inc, Community Action Network, Camp Kesem National, Washtenaw Area Council For Children
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF WASHTENAW | Ann Arbor, MI | $15,000 | 2026 | The primary goal of this project is to provide a complete set of seasonally appropriate clothing including a coat footwear pajamas and one outfit for at least 50 recently resettled refugee children in Washtenaw County |
| FOUNDATIONS PRESCHOOL OF WASHTENAW | Ann Arbor, MI | $7,774 | 2026 | Three facility projects require attention because they pose safety risks for children First several windows need screen replacements glass repairs and windowsill repairs Second broken tiles need to be replaced because they are currently covered by rugs to prevent sharp edges from injuring children Lastly areas accessed by children have peeling paint and damaged drywall that need to be repaired |
| CHILDRENS LITERACY NETWORK | Ann Arbor, MI | $7,500 | 2026 | Funding of 7500 will support the supplies needed to successfully implement our SEL components in the 2025-26 school year including journals for each student guided SEL visual aids (cards and charts) mindfulness and focus supplies (fidgets and puppets) tactile materials (Playdough and fingerpaint) and printing and laminating costs for all skills-based activities |
| ELES PLACE INC | Lansing, MI | $6,000 | 2026 | Through peer-to-peer support groups Ele's Place helps children and teens learn how to cope with the death of a parent sibling or other significant person so that no child or teen has to grieve alone Our goal is to provide grief support to all families who have applied for our program Licensed social workers oversee our on-site peer support groups clinical consultations by phone or in person and with a school liaison co-facilitate our school-based program Ele's Group |
| CORNER HEALTH CENTER | Ypsilanti, MI | $15,773 | 2024 | The mission of the Corner Health Center is to inspire 12- to 25-year-olds (and their children) to live and sustain healthy lives by providing them with judgment-free affordable health and wellness care and education which is very congruent of Galens Medical Society's goals The purpose of this grant is to support Corner Health's mission of improving the lives of children in Washtenaw County |
| GIRLS GROUP INC | Ann Arbor, MI | $10,000 | 2024 | Girls Group provides a fun and meaningful student-led community-service learning project to 40 vulnerable and underserved young women in grades 9-12th The grant awarded is to support Girls Group's mission which aligns with Galens Medical Society's goal of improving the lives of children in Washtenaw County |
| CHILDRENS LITERACY NETWORK | Ann Arbor, MI | $9,216 | 2024 | As part of the Children's Literacy Network's mission FLIP events are curriculum-based nights where families work together on fun literacy-based activities Each family receives a nutritious meal at the event and goes home with a Power Food Pack This purpose of this grant is to support these efforts |
| ANN ARBOR ACADEMY INC | Ann Arbor, MI | $7,500 | 2024 | Ann Arbor Academy's mission to help students with divergent learning styles to flourish in an environment which promotes social and academic confidence and growth is congreunt with Galens Medical Society's goals to support the children of Washtenaw County |
| COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK | Ann Arbor, MI | $7,000 | 2024 | Community Action Network (CAN) envisions the closing of socio-economic gaps through supportive programs & services and advocacy The purpose of this grant is to support their efforts The mission of CAN aligns with Galens Medical Society's goal of improving the lives of children in Washtenaw County |
| Childrens Literacy Network | Ann Arbor, MI | $18,500 | 2023 | As part of the Children's Literacy Network's mission, FLIP events are curriculum-based nights where families work together on fun literacy-based activities. Each family receives a nutritious meal at the event and goes home with a Power Food Pack. This purpose of this grant is to support these efforts. |
| Community Action Network | Ann Arbor, MI | $10,000 | 2023 | Community Action Network (CAN) envisions the closing of socio-economic gaps through supportive programs & services and advocacy. The purpose of this grant is to support their efforts. The mission of CAN aligns with Galens Medical Society's goal of improving the lives of children in Washtenaw County. |
| Girls Group Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | $10,000 | 2023 | Girls Group provides a fun and meaningful student-led community-service learning project to 40 vulnerable and underserved young women in grades 9-12th. The grant awarded is to support Girls Group's mission which aligns with Galens Medical Society's goal of improving the lives of children in Washtenaw County. |
| Jewish Family Services Of Washtenaw | Ann Arbor, MI | $9,956 | 2023 | As an agency in Washtenaw County that serves a diverse, international population, the mission of Jewish Family Services is to create solutions, promote dignity and inspire humanity. The grant awarded is to support JFS in their mission which aligns with Galens Medical Society's goal of improving the lives of children in Washtenaw County. |
| Camp Kesem National | Los Angeles, CA | $7,000 | 2023 | The organization's project to fund PPE and medical care for campers is very congruent with Galens' desire to positively impact the lives of children in Washtenaw County. The purpose of this grant is to support these efforts. |
| Washtenaw Area Council For Children | Ypsilanti, MI | $5,430 | 2023 | The organization's project to fund safe sleeping spaces for Washtenaw County infants is very congruent with Galens' desire to positively impact the lives of children in Washtenaw County. This grant is to support the work of Washtenaw Area Council for Children. |
The primary goal of this project is to provide a complete set of seasonally appropriate clothing including a coat footwear pajamas and one outfit for at least 50 recently resettled refugee children in Washtenaw County
FOUNDATIONS PRESCHOOL OF WASHTENAW
$7,774Three facility projects require attention because they pose safety risks for children First several windows need screen replacements glass repairs and windowsill repairs Second broken tiles need to be replaced because they are currently covered by rugs to prevent sharp edges from injuring children Lastly areas accessed by children have peeling paint and damaged drywall that need to be repaired
CHILDRENS LITERACY NETWORK
$7,500Funding of 7500 will support the supplies needed to successfully implement our SEL components in the 2025-26 school year including journals for each student guided SEL visual aids (cards and charts) mindfulness and focus supplies (fidgets and puppets) tactile materials (Playdough and fingerpaint) and printing and laminating costs for all skills-based activities
Through peer-to-peer support groups Ele's Place helps children and teens learn how to cope with the death of a parent sibling or other significant person so that no child or teen has to grieve alone Our goal is to provide grief support to all families who have applied for our program Licensed social workers oversee our on-site peer support groups clinical consultations by phone or in person and with a school liaison co-facilitate our school-based program Ele's Group
The mission of the Corner Health Center is to inspire 12- to 25-year-olds (and their children) to live and sustain healthy lives by providing them with judgment-free affordable health and wellness care and education which is very congruent of Galens Medical Society's goals The purpose of this grant is to support Corner Health's mission of improving the lives of children in Washtenaw County
Girls Group provides a fun and meaningful student-led community-service learning project to 40 vulnerable and underserved young women in grades 9-12th The grant awarded is to support Girls Group's mission which aligns with Galens Medical Society's goal of improving the lives of children in Washtenaw County
CHILDRENS LITERACY NETWORK
$9,216As part of the Children's Literacy Network's mission FLIP events are curriculum-based nights where families work together on fun literacy-based activities Each family receives a nutritious meal at the event and goes home with a Power Food Pack This purpose of this grant is to support these efforts
ANN ARBOR ACADEMY INC
$7,500Ann Arbor Academy's mission to help students with divergent learning styles to flourish in an environment which promotes social and academic confidence and growth is congreunt with Galens Medical Society's goals to support the children of Washtenaw County
Community Action Network (CAN) envisions the closing of socio-economic gaps through supportive programs & services and advocacy The purpose of this grant is to support their efforts The mission of CAN aligns with Galens Medical Society's goal of improving the lives of children in Washtenaw County
Childrens Literacy Network
$18,500As part of the Children's Literacy Network's mission, FLIP events are curriculum-based nights where families work together on fun literacy-based activities. Each family receives a nutritious meal at the event and goes home with a Power Food Pack. This purpose of this grant is to support these efforts.
Community Action Network (CAN) envisions the closing of socio-economic gaps through supportive programs & services and advocacy. The purpose of this grant is to support their efforts. The mission of CAN aligns with Galens Medical Society's goal of improving the lives of children in Washtenaw County.
Girls Group provides a fun and meaningful student-led community-service learning project to 40 vulnerable and underserved young women in grades 9-12th. The grant awarded is to support Girls Group's mission which aligns with Galens Medical Society's goal of improving the lives of children in Washtenaw County.
As an agency in Washtenaw County that serves a diverse, international population, the mission of Jewish Family Services is to create solutions, promote dignity and inspire humanity. The grant awarded is to support JFS in their mission which aligns with Galens Medical Society's goal of improving the lives of children in Washtenaw County.
The organization's project to fund PPE and medical care for campers is very congruent with Galens' desire to positively impact the lives of children in Washtenaw County. The purpose of this grant is to support these efforts.
Washtenaw Area Council For Children
$5,430The organization's project to fund safe sleeping spaces for Washtenaw County infants is very congruent with Galens' desire to positively impact the lives of children in Washtenaw County. This grant is to support the work of Washtenaw Area Council for Children.