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    Walters Family Foundation

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    MILFORD, MIWebsite2482051390

    About Walters Family Foundation

    The Walters Family Foundation concentrates its giving in Michigan with a dual emphasis on conserving northern Michigan’s natural resources and strengthening Detroit-area community life. Major gifts support watershed and forest protection, marine sanctuary education, and riverfront/public green-space projects, while a second stream funds Detroit youth development, arts access, and postsecondary scholarships. Grants are sizable and often multi-year or repeat awards to local organizations, indicating sustained partnerships rather than one-off donations.

    Focus Areas

    Conservation of Northern Michigan waterways, forests, and coastal/marine sanctuariesDetroit public green space and riverfront development/conservationYouth development programs in Detroit (sports/mentoring-focused organizations)Access to arts and cultural institutions in Southeast MichiganScholarship support for private Michigan colleges/universities

    Who They Fund

    Detroit youth and students (K-12, out-of-school program participants)women facing unemployment, housing insecurity, and domestic violence (unhoused women)

    About Walters Family Foundation

    The Walters Family Foundation repeatedly backs Michigan conservation and Detroit community projects at meaningful scale. One of its clearest patterns is a three-year sequence of $150,000 grants to Conservation Resource Alliance, supporting the protection of northern Michigan’s waterways, wildlife, and forests. That same place-based approach shows up in urban grantmaking, where the foundation has funded Detroit institutions that connect residents to art, youth development, public space, and economic opportunity. The foundation’s recent awards include support for marine sanctuary education through Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, riverfront and public green space work through Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, and youth programming through Racquet Up Detroit. It also funds scholarship support for students at Lawrence Technological University and economic vitality work such as entrepreneurship support, business consulting, and immigrant inclusion. The grant list shows a mix of recurring partnerships and multi-year awards, with several grantees appearing across more than one year. Taken together, the record points to a funder that favors Michigan-based organizations, sustained relationships, and projects tied to environmental stewardship, learning, arts access, and local economic development.

    What Walters Family Foundation Funds

    In natural environment work, the foundation has funded Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc with $125,000 to support work across the forests, lakes, and streams of northern Michigan, and Headwaters Land Conservancy with $68,000 to protect land and scenic areas in northeast Michigan. Detroit youth development appears in awards such as $100,000 to Racquet Up Detroit for a long-term extracurricular mentoring program built around squash, academics, and community service. The foundation also supported Center for Success Network with $65,000 to unite literacy and community for students. Arts and culture is another clear thread: Detroit Institute of Arts received $200,000 to create experiences that help each visitor find personal meaning in art, and Shakespeare in Detroit received $65,000 to support professional theatre and cultural, educational, and financial growth in Detroit. On the economic vitality side, the foundation gave $90,000 to Lean Rocket Lab to remove barriers to innovation through workspace, educational programming, and business resources.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $1.2M

    Total Assets

    $17.9M

    Total Revenue

    $2.3M

    Total Expenses

    $1.7M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $28K and $100K, with a median of $55K.

    25th Percentile

    $28K

    Median

    $55K

    75th Percentile

    $100K

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    college students with financial need (private university scholarship recipients)
    entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses (incubator participants)
    residents and visitors of Northern / Northeast Michigan (rural communities)
    general public/museum visitors and riverfront users
    immigrant communities (seeking economic inclusion)

    Giving Approach

    Moderately concentrated: a small number of relatively large grants (many six-figure) with repeat funding to select core grantees; geographic focus on Northern Michigan conservation and Detroit community organizations; mix of program support and capital/operating support.

    Funding Style

    program supportoperations/general operating supportcapacity building (workforce & organizational)place-based conservation and community developmenteducation & skills investment (scholarships, training)

    Notable grantees: Conservation Resource Alliance, Friends of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary, Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Racquet Up Detroit

    Topics

    museum visitor engagement and arts accessfreshwater & Great Lakes/Marine sanctuary conservationforest, land and scenic-area preservationyouth mentorship & out-of-school programming (squash + academics)workforce development for women (training, coaching, employment supports)college affordability / scholarship supportentrepreneurship incubator & small business supporturban parks, riverfront public space creation and maintenanceimmigrant economic inclusion and equitable regional growth

    How Walters Family Foundation Gives

    Typical grant size clusters around a median of $55,000, with the 25th percentile at $28,000 and the 75th percentile at $100,000. Awards in the recent list include both one-time and repeated support: Conservation Resource Alliance, Huron Pines Resource Conservation & Development Council Inc, Racquet Up Detroit, Lean Rocket Lab, Venture North, and Industrial Sewing and Innovation Center each appear in more than one year. The foundation uses multiple grantmaking channels, including general grantmaking, learning initiatives, arts and culture, economic vitality, natural environment, discretionary grants, and strategic or multi-year challenge grants. Unsolicited applications are accepted in several programs, and some processes use registration and a letter of interest before invitation.

    Where Walters Family Foundation Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is overwhelmingly in Michigan, with 86% of grants to recipients in the home state and Michigan listed as the top state by grant count. Detroit appears most often, alongside Traverse City, Gaylord, Alpena, Dearborn, Jackson, Southfield, and Midland-area organizations. Outside Michigan, the recent list includes one award to Ducks Unlimited Inc in Memphis, Tennessee. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Walters Family Foundation

    What kinds of organizations does The Walters Family Foundation fund most often?

    The foundation funds Michigan-based nonprofits in four main areas: Natural Environment, Learning Initiatives, Economic Vitality, and Arts & Culture. Recent grants show repeated support for conservation groups, Detroit youth programs, arts institutions, entrepreneurship support, and scholarship funding.

    What is the typical grant size?

    Typical awards center at a median of $55,000, with the lower quartile at $28,000 and the upper quartile at $100,000. Recent grants range from $50,000 awards up to $200,000.

    Does the foundation accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes. Several active programs accept unsolicited applications, including Learning Initiatives Grants, Arts & Culture Grants, Discretionary Grants, and multiple General Grantmaking pathways. Some processes begin with registration and may move to a letter of interest or invited application.

    Is the foundation more focused on one region?

    Yes. Michigan is the clear center of gravity: 86% of grants go to recipients in the home state, and Michigan is the top state by grant count. Detroit and northern Michigan communities appear frequently in the recent grants list.

    Are there examples of multi-year support?

    Yes. Conservation Resource Alliance received $150,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025, and Racquet Up Detroit appears in multiple years as well. The foundation also offers a dedicated multi-year or challenge-grant pathway.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

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

    Open Grant Opportunities

    Current and upcoming funding from Walters Family Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

    Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: $25K+

    General Grantmaking (Walters Family Foundation)

    Natural EnvironmentLearning InitiativesEconomic Vitality+1 more

    Who can apply: Michigan-based projects aligned with the foundation's guiding principles and one of the four grantmaking areas; organization must be a public charity recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), in good standing; at least two years of operating history; currently in positive financial standing (no consecutive years of net losses or significant operating/cumulative deficit). Minimum request $25,000. The foundation will not consider individuals, government agencies, loans, religious activities, fundraising events, political campaigns, legislative lobbying, or conferences.

    Deadline: LOIs accepted year-round. To be considered for current-year decisions: Strategic LOIs must be submitted by September 15; Discretionary applications by October 1; Strategic applications by November 1 (recurring annual dates).

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    CONSERVATION RESOURCE ALLIANCETRAVERSE CITY, MI$150,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S WATERWAYS, WILDLIFE, AND FORESTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
    HURON PINES RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INCGAYLORD, MI$125,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE WORK ACROSS FORESTS, LAKES AND STREAMS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE, EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES RICH WITH PROTECTED NATURAL RESOURCES.
    LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITYSOUTHFIELD, MI$120,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY BY CONTRIBUTING TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO HELP STUDENTS WITH RISING COST OF COLLEGE EDUCATION.
    RACQUET UP DETROITDETROIT, MI$100,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP SUPPORT AND EMPOWER DETROIT YOUTH TO ACHIEVE THIER FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH A DEMANDING AND INSPIRING LONG-TERM EXTRACURRICULAR MENTORING PROGRAM OF SQUASH, ACADEMICS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
    LEAN ROCKET LABJACKSON, MI$90,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP REMOVE COMMON BARRIERS TO INNOVATION BY PROVIDING A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE FULL OF HIGH ENERGY ENTREPRENEURS, ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, HELPFUL BUSINESS RESOURCES, AND ACCESS TO VARIOUS STAGES OF CAPITAL SO BUSINESSES OR PRODUCTS CAN LAUNCH AND THRIVE.
    INDUSTRIAL SEWING AND INNOVATION CENTERDETROIT, MI$75,0002025WFF FUNDINGS WILL HELP TO EMPOWER PEROPLE WITH FREEDOM TO RELENTLESSLY PURSUE INNOVATION FOR BETTER INDUSTRY, BETTER LIVES.
    HEADWATERS LAND CONSERVANCYGAYLORD, MI$68,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PROTECT THE NATURAL DIVERSITY AND BEAUTY OF NORTHEAST MICHIGAN BY PRESERVING SIGNIFICANT LAND AND SCENIC AREAS AND FOSTERING APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
    CENTER FOR SUCCESS NETWORKDETROIT, MI$65,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO UNITE LITERACY AND COMMUNITY TO EMPOWER STUDENTS IN THE JOURNEY OF EDUCATION.
    SHAKESPEARE IN DETROITDEARBORN, MI$65,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND FINANCIAL GROWTH OF DETROIT WITH PROFESSIONAL THEATRE CREATED THROUGH A CONSCIOUS LENS OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.
    TEACH EMPOWER ACHIEVEDETROIT, MI$60,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF WOMEN FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT THROUGH PROVIDING WORKFORCE TRAINING, EDUCATION, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, COACHING, AND MENTORSHIP SERVICES.
    HURON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCILANN ARBOR, MI$50,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP PROTECT AND RESTORE THE RIVER FOR HEALTHY AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES.
    DUCKS UNLIMITED INCMEMPHIS, TN$50,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP CONSERVE, RESTORE, AND MANAGE WETLANDS AND ASSOCIATED HABITATS FOR NORTH AMERICA WATERFOWL.
    VENTURE NORTHTRAVERSE CITY, MI$50,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP WITH AFFORDABLE LOANS, MINI GRANTS FOR GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.
    GIVE MERITDETROIT, MI$40,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO ENHANCE AND EXTEND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSERVE YOUTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE ENRICHMENT MENTORSHIP AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.
    BOOK HARVESTDURHAM, NC$30,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PROVIDE BOOKS TO CHILDREN WHO NEED THEM AND ENGAGE FAMILITIES AND COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE CHILDREN'S LIFELONG LITERACY AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
    AMERICAN RIVERS INCWASHINGTON, DC$25,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PROTECT WILD RIVERS, RESTORE DAMAGED RIVERS, AND CONSERVE CLEAN WATER FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE.
    MIAMI UNIVERSITYOXFORD, OH$20,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
    RHONDA WALKER FOUNDATIONDETROIT, MI$15,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO EMPOWER INNER-CITY TEEN GIRLS TOWARDS BECOMING STRONG, CONFIDENT, AND MORAL FUTURE LEADERS.
    DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FDNNOVI, MI$15,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE, ENDOWMENT GROWTH,, AND OTHER SCHOOL NEEDS.
    DESIGNED FOR JOYRALEIGH, NC$15,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL PROVIDE WOMEN IN CRISIS WITH STABILITY THROUGH IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT, REMOVING THE STIGMA OF VULNERABILITY.
    ISAAC AGREE DOWNTOWN SYNAGOGUEDETROIT, MI$10,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP MAINTAIN AN EGALITARIAN SYNAGOGUE, ROOTED IN JEWISH TRADITION AND AFFIRMING OF PLURALISTIC PRACTICE FOR THE ENTIRE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT.
    WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY WDETDETROIT, MI$10,0002025WFF FUNDING WILL HELP EXPAND THE REACH AND IMPACT OF WDET AWARD-WINNING LOCAL JOURNALISM SERVICE; LEADING AS A SIGNIFICANT VOICE FOR THE ARTS AND A CULTURAL CONVENER; AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE REGIONAL VITALITY BY SERVING AS A LEADER IN DETROIT'S NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEDIA PRESENCE.
    DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTSDETROIT, MI$200,0002024WFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE DIA TO CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT HELP EACH VISITOR FIND PERSONAL MEANING IN ART.
    CONSERVATION RESOURCE ALLIANCETRAVERSE CITY, MI$150,0002024WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S WATERWAYS, WILDLIFE, AND FORESTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
    EASTERN MARKET CORPDETROIT, MI$125,0002024WWF FUNDING WILL HELP EMPOWER DETROIT STUDENTS TO BE POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
    FRIENDS OF THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARYALPENA, MI$115,0002024WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO FUND AND SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS OF THE THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT THE SANCTUARY BUILDING AND WITHIN THE SANCTUARY BOUNDARIES.
    GLOBAL DETROITDETROIT, MI$75,0002024WFF FUNDING WILL HELP ADVOCATE AND EXECUTE STRATEGIES TO DRIVE EQUITABLE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH IMMIGRANT INCLUSION.
    RACQUET UP DETROITDETROIT, MI$60,0002024WFF FUNDING WILL HELP SUPPORT AND EMPOWER DETROIT YOUTH TO ACHIEVE THIER FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH AN OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM CONSISTING OF SQUASH, ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
    MIDTOWN DETROIT INCDETROIT, MI$52,5002024WFF FUNDING WILL HELP FOSTER COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDTOWN AND NEW CENTER AREAS OF DETROIT THOUGH COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS.
    HURON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCILANN ARBOR, MI$50,0002024WFF FUNDING WILL HELP PROTECT AND RESTORE THE RIVER FOR HEALTHY AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES.
    VENTURE NORTHTRAVERSE CITY, MI$50,0002024WFF FUNDING WILL HELP WITH AFFORDABLE LOANS, MINI GRANTS FOR GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.
    INSIDEOUT LITERARY ARTSDETROIT, MI$28,0002024WWF FUNDING WILL HELP THROUGH CREATIVE WRITING. INSIDEOUT INSPIRES AND EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE TO THINK CRITICALLY, CREATE BRAVELY, AND SHARE THEIR VOICES WITH THE WORLD.
    DESIGN FOR JOYRALEIGH, NC$25,0002024WFF FUNDING WILL PROVIDE WOMEN IN CRISIS WITH STABILITY THROUGH IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT, REMOVING THE STIGMA OF VULNERABILITY.
    AMERICAN RIVERS INCWASHINGTON, DC$20,0002024WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PROTECT WILD RIVERS, RESTORE DAMAGED RIVERS, AND CONSERVE CLEAN WATER FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE.
    MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITYEAST LANSING, MI$20,0002024WFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY BY CONTRIBUTING TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO HELP STUDENTS WITH RISING COST OF COLLEGE EDUCATION.
    MIAMI UNIVERSITYOXFORD, OH$5,0002024WFF FUNDING WILL HELP SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.
    CONSERVATION RESOURCE ALLIANCETRAVERSE CITY, MI$150,0002023WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S WATERWAYS, WILDLIFE, AND FORESTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
    FRIENDS OF THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARYALPENA, MI$115,0002023WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO FUND AND SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS OF THE THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT THE SANCTUARY BUILDING AND WITHIN THE SANCTUARY BOUNDARIES.
    DOWNTOWN BOXING GYM YOUTH PROGRMDETROIT, MI$100,0002023WWF FUNDING WILL HELP EMPOWER DETROIT STUDENTS TO BE POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
    DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY INCDETROIT, MI$100,0002023WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO UNDERTAKE THE ESTABLISHMENT, IMPROVEMENT, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND CONSERVATION OF PUBLIC PARKS, PROMENADES, AND OTHER PUBLIC GREEN SPACE ALONG THE DETROIT INTERNATIONAL RIVERFRONT FOR THE RECREATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN PERPETUITY.
    HURON PINES RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INCGAYLORD, MI$75,0002023WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO CONSERVE THE FORESTS, LAKES AND STREAMS OF NORTHEAST MICHIGAN.
    TECH EMPOWER ACHIEVEDETROIT, MI$60,0002023WFF FUNDING WILL HELP ASSIST DETROIT'S CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR WOMEN WHO ARE FACING THE TRILEMMA OF UNEMPLOYMENT, HOUSING INSECURITY, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THESE WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO HELP ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND BRIDGE THE GAP BY EMPOWERING UNHOUSED WOMEN TO BETTER TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
    TECHTOWN DETROITDETROIT, MI$60,0002023WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TECHTOWN DETROIT TO PROVIDE A POWERFUL CONNECTION TO A BROAD NETWORK OF RESOURCES, CATALYZING ENTIRE COMMUNITIES OF ENTREPRENEURS BEST POISED TO ENERGIZE THE LOCAL ECONOMY.
    THE EMPOWERMENT PLANDETROIT, MI$60,0002023WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY BY EMPLOYING AND TRAINING HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WHO MANUFACTURE SLEEPING BAG COATS FOR THOSE IN NEED.
    INDUSTRIAL SEWING AND INNOVATION CENTERDETROIT, MI$55,0002023WWF FUNDING WILL HELP TO CEASELESSLY ADVANCE INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE APPAREL MANUFACTURING AND EQUITABLE TALENT FORCE DEVELOPMENT AS RESPONSIBLE STEWARDS FOR THE WELLBEING OF OUR TEAM, PARTNERS, COMMUNITY AND PLANET.
    LEAN ROCKET LABJACKSON, MI$50,0002023WFF FUNDING WILL HELP REMOVE COMMON BARRIERS TO INNOVATION BY PROVIDING A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE FULL OF HIGH ENERGY ENTREPRENEURS, ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, HELPFUL BUSINESS RESOURCES, AND ACCESS TO VARIOUS STAGES OF CAPITAL SO BUSINESSES OR PRODUCTS CAN LAUNCH AND THRIVE.
    KALAMAZON REG ED SERVICE FOUNDATIONPORTAGE, MI$50,0002023WFF FUNDING WILL HELP INSPIRE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF EDUCATIOAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND COMMUNITIES.
    AFFIRMATIONS LESBIAN AND GAY COFERNDALE, MI$35,0002023WFF FUNDING WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE WITHIN GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.
    LAWENCE TECHNOLOGICALL UNIVERSITYSOUTHFIELD, MI$25,0002023WFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY BY CONTRIBUTING TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO HELP STUDENTS WITH RISING COST OF COLLEGE EDUCATION.
    GIVE MERIT INCDETROIT, MI$25,0002023WFF FUNDING WILL HELP ENHANCE AND EXTEND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE ENRICHMENT AND MENTORSHIP ACTIVITIES.

    CONSERVATION RESOURCE ALLIANCE

    $150,000
    TRAVERSE CITY, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S WATERWAYS, WILDLIFE, AND FORESTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

    HURON PINES RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC

    $125,000
    GAYLORD, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE WORK ACROSS FORESTS, LAKES AND STREAMS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN CONSERVATION STEWARDSHIP TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE, EMPOWERED COMMUNITIES RICH WITH PROTECTED NATURAL RESOURCES.

    LAWRENCE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

    $120,000
    SOUTHFIELD, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY BY CONTRIBUTING TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO HELP STUDENTS WITH RISING COST OF COLLEGE EDUCATION.

    RACQUET UP DETROIT

    $100,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP SUPPORT AND EMPOWER DETROIT YOUTH TO ACHIEVE THIER FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH A DEMANDING AND INSPIRING LONG-TERM EXTRACURRICULAR MENTORING PROGRAM OF SQUASH, ACADEMICS, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

    LEAN ROCKET LAB

    $90,000
    JACKSON, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP REMOVE COMMON BARRIERS TO INNOVATION BY PROVIDING A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE FULL OF HIGH ENERGY ENTREPRENEURS, ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, HELPFUL BUSINESS RESOURCES, AND ACCESS TO VARIOUS STAGES OF CAPITAL SO BUSINESSES OR PRODUCTS CAN LAUNCH AND THRIVE.

    INDUSTRIAL SEWING AND INNOVATION CENTER

    $75,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    WFF FUNDINGS WILL HELP TO EMPOWER PEROPLE WITH FREEDOM TO RELENTLESSLY PURSUE INNOVATION FOR BETTER INDUSTRY, BETTER LIVES.

    HEADWATERS LAND CONSERVANCY

    $68,000
    GAYLORD, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PROTECT THE NATURAL DIVERSITY AND BEAUTY OF NORTHEAST MICHIGAN BY PRESERVING SIGNIFICANT LAND AND SCENIC AREAS AND FOSTERING APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE ENVIRONMENT.

    CENTER FOR SUCCESS NETWORK

    $65,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO UNITE LITERACY AND COMMUNITY TO EMPOWER STUDENTS IN THE JOURNEY OF EDUCATION.

    SHAKESPEARE IN DETROIT

    $65,000
    DEARBORN, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO ENHANCE AND SUPPORT THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND FINANCIAL GROWTH OF DETROIT WITH PROFESSIONAL THEATRE CREATED THROUGH A CONSCIOUS LENS OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.

    TEACH EMPOWER ACHIEVE

    $60,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF WOMEN FACING BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT THROUGH PROVIDING WORKFORCE TRAINING, EDUCATION, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, COACHING, AND MENTORSHIP SERVICES.

    HURON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL

    $50,000
    ANN ARBOR, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP PROTECT AND RESTORE THE RIVER FOR HEALTHY AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES.

    DUCKS UNLIMITED INC

    $50,000
    MEMPHIS, TN2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP CONSERVE, RESTORE, AND MANAGE WETLANDS AND ASSOCIATED HABITATS FOR NORTH AMERICA WATERFOWL.

    VENTURE NORTH

    $50,000
    TRAVERSE CITY, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP WITH AFFORDABLE LOANS, MINI GRANTS FOR GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.

    GIVE MERIT

    $40,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO ENHANCE AND EXTEND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSERVE YOUTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE ENRICHMENT MENTORSHIP AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.

    BOOK HARVEST

    $30,000
    DURHAM, NC2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PROVIDE BOOKS TO CHILDREN WHO NEED THEM AND ENGAGE FAMILITIES AND COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE CHILDREN'S LIFELONG LITERACY AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS.

    AMERICAN RIVERS INC

    $25,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PROTECT WILD RIVERS, RESTORE DAMAGED RIVERS, AND CONSERVE CLEAN WATER FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE.

    MIAMI UNIVERSITY

    $20,000
    OXFORD, OH2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

    RHONDA WALKER FOUNDATION

    $15,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO EMPOWER INNER-CITY TEEN GIRLS TOWARDS BECOMING STRONG, CONFIDENT, AND MORAL FUTURE LEADERS.

    DETROIT CATHOLIC CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL FDN

    $15,000
    NOVI, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL PROVIDE TUITION ASSISTANCE, ENDOWMENT GROWTH,, AND OTHER SCHOOL NEEDS.

    DESIGNED FOR JOY

    $15,000
    RALEIGH, NC2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL PROVIDE WOMEN IN CRISIS WITH STABILITY THROUGH IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT, REMOVING THE STIGMA OF VULNERABILITY.

    ISAAC AGREE DOWNTOWN SYNAGOGUE

    $10,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP MAINTAIN AN EGALITARIAN SYNAGOGUE, ROOTED IN JEWISH TRADITION AND AFFIRMING OF PLURALISTIC PRACTICE FOR THE ENTIRE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT.

    WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY WDET

    $10,000
    DETROIT, MI2025

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP EXPAND THE REACH AND IMPACT OF WDET AWARD-WINNING LOCAL JOURNALISM SERVICE; LEADING AS A SIGNIFICANT VOICE FOR THE ARTS AND A CULTURAL CONVENER; AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE REGIONAL VITALITY BY SERVING AS A LEADER IN DETROIT'S NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEDIA PRESENCE.

    DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS

    $200,000
    DETROIT, MI2024

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE DIA TO CREATE EXPERIENCES THAT HELP EACH VISITOR FIND PERSONAL MEANING IN ART.

    CONSERVATION RESOURCE ALLIANCE

    $150,000
    TRAVERSE CITY, MI2024

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S WATERWAYS, WILDLIFE, AND FORESTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

    EASTERN MARKET CORP

    $125,000
    DETROIT, MI2024

    WWF FUNDING WILL HELP EMPOWER DETROIT STUDENTS TO BE POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

    FRIENDS OF THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

    $115,000
    ALPENA, MI2024

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO FUND AND SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS OF THE THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT THE SANCTUARY BUILDING AND WITHIN THE SANCTUARY BOUNDARIES.

    GLOBAL DETROIT

    $75,000
    DETROIT, MI2024

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP ADVOCATE AND EXECUTE STRATEGIES TO DRIVE EQUITABLE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE ECONOMIC GROWTH THROUGH IMMIGRANT INCLUSION.

    RACQUET UP DETROIT

    $60,000
    DETROIT, MI2024

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP SUPPORT AND EMPOWER DETROIT YOUTH TO ACHIEVE THIER FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH AN OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM CONSISTING OF SQUASH, ACADEMICS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

    MIDTOWN DETROIT INC

    $52,500
    DETROIT, MI2024

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP FOSTER COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDTOWN AND NEW CENTER AREAS OF DETROIT THOUGH COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS.

    HURON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL

    $50,000
    ANN ARBOR, MI2024

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP PROTECT AND RESTORE THE RIVER FOR HEALTHY AND VIBRANT COMMUNITIES.

    VENTURE NORTH

    $50,000
    TRAVERSE CITY, MI2024

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP WITH AFFORDABLE LOANS, MINI GRANTS FOR GROWTH AND PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES.

    INSIDEOUT LITERARY ARTS

    $28,000
    DETROIT, MI2024

    WWF FUNDING WILL HELP THROUGH CREATIVE WRITING. INSIDEOUT INSPIRES AND EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE TO THINK CRITICALLY, CREATE BRAVELY, AND SHARE THEIR VOICES WITH THE WORLD.

    DESIGN FOR JOY

    $25,000
    RALEIGH, NC2024

    WFF FUNDING WILL PROVIDE WOMEN IN CRISIS WITH STABILITY THROUGH IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT AND SUPPORT, REMOVING THE STIGMA OF VULNERABILITY.

    AMERICAN RIVERS INC

    $20,000
    WASHINGTON, DC2024

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PROTECT WILD RIVERS, RESTORE DAMAGED RIVERS, AND CONSERVE CLEAN WATER FOR PEOPLE AND NATURE.

    MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

    $20,000
    EAST LANSING, MI2024

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY BY CONTRIBUTING TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO HELP STUDENTS WITH RISING COST OF COLLEGE EDUCATION.

    MIAMI UNIVERSITY

    $5,000
    OXFORD, OH2024

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH ACTIVITIES.

    CONSERVATION RESOURCE ALLIANCE

    $150,000
    TRAVERSE CITY, MI2023

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S WATERWAYS, WILDLIFE, AND FORESTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

    FRIENDS OF THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY

    $115,000
    ALPENA, MI2023

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO FUND AND SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS OF THE THUNDER BAY NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AT THE SANCTUARY BUILDING AND WITHIN THE SANCTUARY BOUNDARIES.

    DOWNTOWN BOXING GYM YOUTH PROGRM

    $100,000
    DETROIT, MI2023

    WWF FUNDING WILL HELP EMPOWER DETROIT STUDENTS TO BE POSITIVE AND PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.

    DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY INC

    $100,000
    DETROIT, MI2023

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO UNDERTAKE THE ESTABLISHMENT, IMPROVEMENT, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND CONSERVATION OF PUBLIC PARKS, PROMENADES, AND OTHER PUBLIC GREEN SPACE ALONG THE DETROIT INTERNATIONAL RIVERFRONT FOR THE RECREATION AND ENJOYMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN PERPETUITY.

    HURON PINES RESOURCE CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL INC

    $75,000
    GAYLORD, MI2023

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO CONSERVE THE FORESTS, LAKES AND STREAMS OF NORTHEAST MICHIGAN.

    TECH EMPOWER ACHIEVE

    $60,000
    DETROIT, MI2023

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP ASSIST DETROIT'S CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR WOMEN WHO ARE FACING THE TRILEMMA OF UNEMPLOYMENT, HOUSING INSECURITY, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THESE WOMEN AND FAMILIES TO HELP ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND BRIDGE THE GAP BY EMPOWERING UNHOUSED WOMEN TO BETTER TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES AND ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY.

    TECHTOWN DETROIT

    $60,000
    DETROIT, MI2023

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TECHTOWN DETROIT TO PROVIDE A POWERFUL CONNECTION TO A BROAD NETWORK OF RESOURCES, CATALYZING ENTIRE COMMUNITIES OF ENTREPRENEURS BEST POISED TO ENERGIZE THE LOCAL ECONOMY.

    THE EMPOWERMENT PLAN

    $60,000
    DETROIT, MI2023

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF GENERATIONAL POVERTY BY EMPLOYING AND TRAINING HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS WHO MANUFACTURE SLEEPING BAG COATS FOR THOSE IN NEED.

    INDUSTRIAL SEWING AND INNOVATION CENTER

    $55,000
    DETROIT, MI2023

    WWF FUNDING WILL HELP TO CEASELESSLY ADVANCE INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE APPAREL MANUFACTURING AND EQUITABLE TALENT FORCE DEVELOPMENT AS RESPONSIBLE STEWARDS FOR THE WELLBEING OF OUR TEAM, PARTNERS, COMMUNITY AND PLANET.

    LEAN ROCKET LAB

    $50,000
    JACKSON, MI2023

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP REMOVE COMMON BARRIERS TO INNOVATION BY PROVIDING A COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE FULL OF HIGH ENERGY ENTREPRENEURS, ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, HELPFUL BUSINESS RESOURCES, AND ACCESS TO VARIOUS STAGES OF CAPITAL SO BUSINESSES OR PRODUCTS CAN LAUNCH AND THRIVE.

    KALAMAZON REG ED SERVICE FOUNDATION

    $50,000
    PORTAGE, MI2023

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP INSPIRE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF EDUCATIOAL SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO STUDENTS, FAMILIES, SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND COMMUNITIES.

    AFFIRMATIONS LESBIAN AND GAY CO

    $35,000
    FERNDALE, MI2023

    WFF FUNDING WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE WITHIN GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.

    LAWENCE TECHNOLOGICALL UNIVERSITY

    $25,000
    SOUTHFIELD, MI2023

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP THE PRIVATE UNIVERSITY BY CONTRIBUTING TO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS TO HELP STUDENTS WITH RISING COST OF COLLEGE EDUCATION.

    GIVE MERIT INC

    $25,000
    DETROIT, MI2023

    WFF FUNDING WILL HELP ENHANCE AND EXTEND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSERVED YOUTH THROUGH INNOVATIVE ENRICHMENT AND MENTORSHIP ACTIVITIES.