Through our charitable foundation, we focus on supporting the most pressing needs in the local community: creating pathways to positive academic experiences; promoting job opportunities for diverse youth; lifting barriers to positive health outcomes; and supporting those in crisis.
Investing in our future
The mission of the foundation is to enact meaningful and positive change in the lives of underserved youth, and empower the difference-makers who support them. Our foundation supports four strategic funding priorities that address educational barriers, health and social determinants, workforce development and community safety.
Our foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations focused on expanding impact through proven and innovative approaches. Such awards align with both our mission and strategic funding priorities.
Education | Supporting educational outcomes of underserved and disadvantaged children and youth, providing access to educational resources, peer support systems, and wrap-around services that ensure academic success. |
Health | Creating clinical-community linkages that address social determinants of health including food insecurity, housing stability, safe communities and access to mental health resources. |
Workforce development | Developing career pathways through direct training and experiences that position youth for more equitable outcomes and inclusive access to the workforce. |
Safety | Providing a united response to catastrophic events that affect the safety, security and well-being of a community. |
Application details
To apply for a grant, please consider the quarterly deadlines below. For grants over $25,000, contact our foundation for further discussion and/or to meet with a member of our community relations team. Applications need to be fully completed. Strong consideration will be given to organizations that work collaboratively to create impact, with a proven record of accomplishment of addressing significant needs of a community. Organizations must be clear and concise in demonstrating their ability to measure program outcomes.
The foundation generally does not support:
- National fundraiser drives
- Organizations that benefit one individual or family
- Private schools
- Amateur or professional sporting groups
- Religious, sectarian, political, professional, fraternal, or labor organizations
- Beauty or talent contestants
- Organizations that do not comply with our corporate Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Anti-Harassment Policy, and the foundation's Non-Discrimination statement.
Grant submission deadlines:
- March 21, 2025
- June 20, 2025
- September 19, 2025
- November 21, 2025 鈥� Capital requests by invitation only
Please note:
- The foundation provides funding only to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations or groups operating under a fiscal agent of a tax-exempt nonprofit.
- The foundation does not fund grants for endowments, medical or academic research, scholarships outside its own scholarship program, sectarian or religious purposes, or to support candidates for political office.
- Private non-operating foundations, 509(c)(4) organizations and Section 509(a)(3) Type III Non-functionally Integrated organizations are not eligible to apply.
- Before submitting a grant application, nonprofits are encouraged to schedule a meeting with the foundation.
- All Michigan requests must be made through the Michigan grant application application process.
Foundation Non-Discrimination Statement
The foundation will not provide support to organizations which, in their constitution or practice, discriminate against or harass a person or group on the basis of national origin, race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical and mental disability, gender expression, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
If you have any questions, please connect with the foundation at [email protected].
Awarding change makers
Our company is proud to award deserving nonprofits aligned to the charitable foundation's four main tenants: education, health, workforce development, and safety.
LACASA Center
LACASA Center protects, supports, empowers and advocates for survivors of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence. Their "Leading the Way to Empowerment" program promotes interpersonal safety through community education, awareness, and prevention programs.
Rise Above Foundation
Rise Above supports older youth in Massachusetts as they age out of the foster care system. They fund an array of individual needs such as drivers' education classes, laptops, and vocational program supplies. Rise Above also provides "Launch Boxes to young adults as they transition to independent living, setting them up with essentials like cleaning supplies, dishes, and gift cards to local grocery stores.
Shoes That Fit
Shoes That Fit tackles one of the most visible signs of poverty in America by giving children in need new, high-quality athletic shoes, allowing them to attend school with dignity and joy, prepared to learn, play and thrive. They partner with school administrators and teachers to get accurate measurements in advance, ensuring that all students are delivered shoes that fit.
Brilliant Detroit
Brilliant Detroit creates "kid success neighborhoods," connecting communities with all of the necessary resources for holistic child development. Their unique approach to educational achievement, healthy living, and community building improves school readiness, early childhood literacy, health and family stability in Detroit.
Our foundation's giving by the numbers
Providing grants each year that make our communities stronger and more vibrant
$1.5M
in 2022
$1.5M
in 2023
$1.6M
in 2024
The City of Worcester is full of promising youth who bring many assets to the table. With 华体会鈥檚 help in dismantling the myriad of barriers they face, these individuals will be able to shine and thrive personally and professionally.鈥濃�