McGregor Fund
Accepts applications
McGregor Fund is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.2 million in 141 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $650,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$16.2 million
- Number of grants141
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$650,000
- Assets$235 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8.9 million the year before.
43% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $8.7 million | 114 | $210 million |
| 2023 | $8.9 million | 130 | $224 million |
| 2024 | $16.2 million | 141 | $235 million |
How to apply
| Contact | McGregor Fund 100 TALON CENTRE DRIVE Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48207 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 963-3495 |
| What to submit | Applicant submits an online general inquiry form. Fund staff initiates a conversation with the applicant to learn about the organization. If an invitation is extended, staff will include specific instructions and guidance on the required application materials, method of submission, and a submission deadline. All grant decisions are the responsibility of the board of trustees. Board meetings are held four times per year, generally in march, june, september and december. Applicants will be notified of the board's decision by phone or email within a week after the meeting at which the application was considered. |
| Deadlines | Applications are received and accepted throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | In an effort to utilize its limited resources wisely and because it receives more requests that it can support, mcgregor fund adheres to the following guidelines for its grantmaking activities: the geographic area of the fund is limited principally to the detroit metropolitan area, which is defined as wayne, oakland and macomb counties. Funding is limited to the areas of interest of the fund which can be found on our website: www.mcgregorfund.org. All grant decisions are the responsibility of the board of trustees. Trustee meetings are scheduled four times per year, generally in march, june, september, and december. The fund does not: provide loans, make direct grants to students for scholarships or sponsor events. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What McGregor Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 113 | $12.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $284,150 |
| New York | 4 | $159,300 |
| California | 2 | $103,750 |
| Ohio | 1 | $60,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $57,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $42,318 |
| Maryland | 1 | $14,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $11,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $6,677 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Phoenix Center | General Operations | $650,000 |
| South Oakland Shelter dba Lighthouse MI | General Operations and Capital Support | $500,000 |
| Alternatives For Girls | General Operations | $425,000 |
| First Step | General Operations | $400,000 |
| Force Detroit | General Operations | $375,000 |
| Turning Point | General Operations | $350,000 |
| Community & Home Supports Inc | General Operations | $325,000 |
| Developing Kingdoms in Different Stages | General Operations | $325,000 |
| Access | General Operations | $300,000 |
| Avalon Healing Center | General Operations and Capital Support | $300,000 |
| Central United Methodist Church Community Development Corporation | General Operations | $300,000 |
| Detroit Phoenix Center | General Operations | $300,000 |
| Family Assistance for Renaissance Men | General Operations and Capital Project | $300,000 |
| Foundation for Detroit's Future | DIA settlement | $300,000 |
| Ruth Ellis Center | General Operations | $300,000 |
| United Community Housing Coalition | General Operations | $300,000 |
| Coalition on Temporary Shelter | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Freedom House | Capital Support | $250,000 |
| Global Development Incubator | Program Support | $250,000 |
| Keep Growing Detroit | General Operations | $250,000 |
| Non-Profit Enterprise at Work Inc | General Operations | $250,000 |
| South Oakland Shelter dba Lighthouse MI | Capital Support | $250,000 |
| Atlantic Impact | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Black Leaders Detroit | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation for SE MI | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Freedom House | General Operations | $200,000 |
| Here to Help Foundation | Program Support | $200,000 |
| Urban Neighborhood Initiatives | General Operations | $175,000 |
| Allied Media Projects | General Operations | $150,000 |
| Haven | General Operations | $150,000 |
| Metro Food Rescue | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Michigan Community Resources | General Operations | $150,000 |
| Wayne Metro Community Action Agency | Program Support | $140,000 |
| Corporation for Supportive Housing | General Operations | $135,000 |
| American Indian Health and Family Services of Southeastern MI Inc | Capital Project | $125,000 |
| Caleb's Kids | General Operations | $125,000 |
| Accounting Aid Society | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Brilliant Detroit | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Color of Autism | General Operations | $100,000 |
| Detroit Black Community Food Network | General Operations | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joyce E Jenereaux
- Kristi D Plain
- Michelle Johnson Tidjani
- Sheilah P Clay
- Kate Levin Markel
- Felix M Valbuena Jr MD
- Philip B Phillips
- Donna Murray-Brown
- Byna Elliott
- Kelly Major Green
Questions people ask
Does McGregor Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are received and accepted throughout the year..
How much does McGregor Fund give?
$16.2 million in tax year 2024, across 141 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs McGregor Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Joyce E Jenereaux (Trustee), Kristi D Plain (Trustee), Michelle Johnson Tidjani (Trustee) and Sheilah P Clay (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does McGregor Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness, community development and youth programs.