The YMCA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
The State Alliance of Michigan YMCA (0050) channels large-scale support into YMCA youth programming across Michigan, with the biggest recent awards going to YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing, YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, and YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids. Its grantmaking also reaches local Ys in Ann Arbor, Monroe, Flint, Kalamazoo, and other Michigan communities, showing a statewide network approach rather than a single-site focus. The foundation’s giving is tied closely to youth development and program delivery, with recent grants consistently supporting youth programming at YMCA affiliates and, in some cases, childcare or programming with children. The scale is substantial: annual grants given are $37,700,343, and the recent grants list shows repeated five- and seven-figure awards across the state. Some of the larger grants appear in multiple years for the same recipients, including YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo, YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing, and YMCA of Saginaw, indicating sustained support for local YMCA operations. The pattern fits a statewide alliance structure that distributes resources through affiliated organizations rather than direct individual support.
Youth development is the clearest throughline in the recent grants. The State Alliance of Michigan YMCA (0050) gave $1,546,055 to YMCA of Greater Flint for youth programming, $1,533,495 to YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo for youth programming, and $826,842 to Ann Arbor YMCA for youth programming. Childcare and programming for children also appears in the grant record. In 2023, YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit received $758,219 for childcare or programming with children, and YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids received $462,729 for the same purpose. The funder also supports civic education and youth leadership through statewide programming. Active grant programs include Michigan Youth In Government funding, which covers transportation, a Civic Health Champion stipend for the teacher advisor, and up to 90% of program fees for school delegations.
Grant sizes are uneven. The typical range runs from a p25 of $10,596 to a median of $21,586, with a p75 of $123,602, but the recent grants list includes much larger operating-style awards in the millions. The record also shows repeat support across years for several YMCA affiliates, including Metro Detroit, Greater Grand Rapids, Greater Kalamazoo, Metropolitan Lansing, and Saginaw. The funder does not make grants to individuals and is not using program-related investments. The active programs are state-administered or state-funded, and several are explicitly not open to unsolicited applications, though the YMCA Michigan Youth In Government Grant Program is marked as accepting unsolicited applications.
$20.8M
$16.2M
$23.9M
$23.3M
Most grants fall between $11K and $124K, with a median of $22K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$22K
75th Percentile
$124K
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Giving is overwhelmingly in Michigan: 98% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and the top state by grant count is also Michigan. Recent grants land in cities and regions such as Lansing, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint, Kalamazoo, Ann Arbor, Monroe, Saginaw, Port Huron, Niles, and Bay City. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 171 grants in the United States and no non-U.S. recipient countries listed.
The grant record is dominated by youth programming at YMCA affiliates across Michigan. Recent grants include large awards to YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing, YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, and YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, and the active programs also center on youth development, childcare, summer learning, and civic education.
The typical grant size is p25 $10,596, median $21,586, and p75 $123,602. The recent grants list also includes multi-million-dollar awards, showing that the foundation makes both smaller program awards and much larger support grants.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit, YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids, YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo, YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing, and YMCA of Saginaw. That pattern suggests ongoing support for a set of local YMCA affiliates.
Active programs include Healthy Out of School Time, Michigan Youth In Government, Summer Learning Grants, and state-funded summer youth programming. Their stated purposes include literacy, math and science education, social-emotional learning, civic education, leadership development, access and equity, and out-of-school-time services.
Yes. The YMCA Michigan Youth In Government Grant Program is marked as accepting unsolicited applications. The program can cover transportation, a Civic Health Champion stipend for the teacher advisor, and up to 90% of program fees for school delegations.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing | — | $3,667,561 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit | — | $3,149,696 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | — | $2,715,484 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Greater Flint | — | $1,546,055 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo | — | $1,533,495 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Greater Michiana | — | $836,824 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| Ann Arbor YMCA | — | $826,842 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| Monroe Family YMCA | — | $784,993 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of the Blue Water Area | — | $628,520 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| Northern Lights YMCA Inc | — | $509,546 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Greater Toledo | — | $482,799 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Saginaw | — | $391,705 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| Tri-Cities Family YMCA | — | $388,903 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| Grand Traverse Bay YMCA | — | $381,879 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center | — | $379,910 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| Muskegon YMCA | — | $362,056 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| Dow Bay Area Family YMCA | — | $334,337 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| Jackson Family YMCA | — | $332,101 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| Shiawassee Family YMCA | — | $315,989 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Barry County | — | $289,466 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA | — | $251,295 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| Cadillac Area YMCA | — | $245,290 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| David & Thu Brule YMCA of Marquette County | — | $224,554 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| State YMCA of Michigan | — | $177,480 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Northern Michigan | — | $41,827 | 2025 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit | Detroit, MI | $2,619,278 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,869,233 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | $985,708 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing | Lansing, MI | $582,470 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| Ann Arbor YMCA | Ann Arbor, MI | $561,259 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Greater Michiana | Niles, MI | $546,130 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| Monroe Family YMCA | Monroe, MI | $532,132 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Saginaw | Saginaw, MI | $391,248 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Greater Flint | Flint, MI | $390,388 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of the Blue Water Area | Port Huron, MI | $356,730 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| Northern Lights YMCA Inc | Iron Mountain, MI | $329,026 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| Muskegon YMCA | Muskegon, MI | $245,345 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| Shiawassee Family YMCA | Owosso, MI | $227,502 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| Jackson Family YMCA | Jackson, MI | $221,655 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Greater Toledo | Sylvania, OH | $218,054 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| Grand Traverse Bay YMCA | Traverse City, MI | $200,149 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Barry County | Hastings, MI | $180,603 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| YMCA of Northern Michigan | Traverse City, MI | $169,837 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| Tri-Cities Family YMCA | Grand Haven, MI | $165,739 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| Dow Bay Area Family YMCA | Bay City, MI | $160,587 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center | Augusta, MI | $146,301 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA | Menominee, MI | $146,045 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| David & Thu Brule YMCA of Marquette County | Marquette, MI | $140,047 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| Cadillac Area YMCA | Cadillac, MI | $128,656 | 2024 | Youth programming |
| Kimball Camp YMCA | Reading, MI | $86,443 | 2024 | Youth programming |
Youth programming
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA
$381,879Youth programming
Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
$334,337Youth programming
Shiawassee Family YMCA
$315,989Youth programming
Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA
$251,295Youth programming
Cadillac Area YMCA
$245,290Youth programming
YMCA of Northern Michigan
$41,827Youth programming
Shiawassee Family YMCA
$227,502Youth programming
Grand Traverse Bay YMCA
$200,149Youth programming
YMCA of Northern Michigan
$169,837Youth programming
Dow Bay Area Family YMCA
$160,587Youth programming
Greater Marinette-Menominee YMCA
$146,045Youth programming
Cadillac Area YMCA
$128,656Youth programming
Kimball Camp YMCA
$86,443Youth programming