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Vibe Credit Union pairs general assistance grants with scholarships and community space support, and its recent giving shows a strong concentration in metro Detroit and nearby Michigan communities. The largest grants on file went to Habitat for Humanity and Habitat for Humanity Oakland County, both for general assistance, signaling support for local housing work alongside broader community needs. Other sizable grants reached Lighthouse of Oakland County, Metro Food Rescue, and Humble Design, all in Michigan. The foundation also operates scholarship programs for graduating high school seniors who are Vibe members, and it offers free community rooms across metro Detroit for nonprofits and local groups. That combination places education, basic needs, and practical community support at the center of its funding. With annual grants of $289,951 and total assets of $1,316,659,640, Vibe Credit Union gives at a local scale but across several support types. Its grantmaking includes unrestricted or general assistance awards, event sponsorships such as Pumpkinfest, and annual scholarship funding, which together point to a flexible community-oriented funding approach.
Housing stability appears prominently in Vibe Credit Union’s giving. In one year it awarded $52,065 to Habitat for Humanity in Pontiac for general assistance, and in the next it gave $49,756 to Habitat for Humanity Oakland County in Pontiac for the same purpose. Food security is another clear thread: Metro Food Rescue received $25,880 in West Bloomfield in 2025 and $22,500 in 2024. Community support also extends to shelter and relief work, including $32,500 to Lighthouse of Oakland County in Pontiac and $22,000 to Humble Design in Southfield, both for general assistance. The foundation’s program offerings align with these themes through support for financial education, financial inclusion and empowerment, community betterment, scholarships, and free community rooms for meetings and trainings.
Typical grants cluster in the five-figure range, with a p25 of $8,250, a median of $10,000, and a p75 of $21,250. Recent awards also show repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Habitat for Humanity, Metro Food Rescue, and Disaster Relief at Work. The foundation’s giving includes general assistance, scholarship funding, and event sponsorships, and its active programs indicate that unsolicited requests are accepted. Vibe Credit Union also provides community rooms at no cost for local groups and nonprofits, which extends its support beyond cash grants.
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Most grants fall between $8K and $21K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$21K
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Giving is highly local: 86% of grants went to recipients in Michigan, and the top state by grant count is MI. Pontiac appears repeatedly, with grants to Habitat for Humanity, Habitat for Humanity Oakland County, Lighthouse of Oakland County, Disaster Relief at Work, and Haven of Oakland County. West Bloomfield and Southfield also show up among Michigan recipients. Outside Michigan, the recent grants list includes Manhattan Beach, California and Irvine, California, but the overall recipient set is entirely U.S.-based.
Its active programs and recent grants point to financial education, financial inclusion and empowerment, community betterment, scholarships, housing stability, food security, crisis relief, and general community support. Recent awards include general assistance grants, scholarship programs for graduating high school seniors who are Vibe members, and free community room access for local groups.
Yes. The active programs listed for Good Vibes Foundation Grants, Community Rooms, Vibe Credit Union Thrive Scholarship, and Thrive Scholarship all indicate that unsolicited requests are accepted.
The typical grant size sits in the five-figure range: p25 is $8,250, median grant size is $10,000, and p75 is $21,250. Recent grants also include larger awards such as $52,065 and $49,756.
Michigan is the clear center of giving. The top state by grant count is MI, and 86% of grants went to recipients in the HQ state. Pontiac, West Bloomfield, Southfield, and Livonia appear among Michigan recipient cities.
Yes. It lists both Vibe Credit Union Scholarships and the Vibe Credit Union Thrive Scholarship, plus a Thrive Scholarship program that awards ten $5,000 scholarships each year to graduating high school seniors who are Vibe members and plan to continue their education at a university, college, or trade school.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from Vibe Credit Union that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofits, community groups, local businesses connected to Vibe or its partners, educators, and organizers seeking space for meetings, workshops, trainings, classes, or collaborative gatherings.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations within the communities Vibe serves, with priority given to 501(c)(3) entities; organizations operating within proximity of a Vibe branch.
Deadline: Summer 2026 Grant Cycle
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity Oakland County | Pontiac, MI | $49,756 | 2025 | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| Lighthouse of Oakland County | Pontiac, MI | $32,500 | 2025 | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| Metro Food Rescue | West Bloomfield, MI | $25,880 | 2025 | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| Humble Design | Southfield, MI | $22,000 | 2025 | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| 911 Day | Irvine, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| Disaster Relief at Work (DRAW) | Pontiac, MI | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center | Novi, MI | $6,500 | 2025 | PUMPKINFEST SPONSOR |
| Haven of Oakland County | Pontiac, MI | $6,000 | 2025 | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | PONTIAC, MI | $52,065 | 2024 | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| METRO FOOD RESCUE | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI | $22,500 | 2024 | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| PANCREATIC CANCER ACTION NETWORK | MANHATTAN BEACH, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| DISASTER RELIEF AT WORK INC | PONTIAC, MI | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| ACTIVE FAITH | SOUTH LYON, MI | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | NOVI, MI | $6,500 | 2024 | PUMPKINFEST SPONSOR |
| KIDS COALITION AGAINST HUNGER | LIVONIA, MI | $6,250 | 2024 | GENERAL ASSISTANCE |
Habitat for Humanity Oakland County
$49,756GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Disaster Relief at Work (DRAW)
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
MSU Tollgate Farm & Education Center
$6,500PUMPKINFEST SPONSOR
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$52,065GENERAL ASSISTANCE
DISASTER RELIEF AT WORK INC
$10,000GENERAL ASSISTANCE
ACTIVE FAITH
$10,000GENERAL ASSISTANCE
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
$6,500PUMPKINFEST SPONSOR
KIDS COALITION AGAINST HUNGER
$6,250GENERAL ASSISTANCE