For Michigan

Foundation · Grantmaker Allen Park, MI EIN: 37-2128145

To empower students in Michigan's higher education institutions to take leadership in their community and increase their participation in the democratic process. We strengthen students' voices in developing and advocating for legislation and government programs to improve their community, provide civic leadership training, and organize high-impact mobilization efforts.

Key facts about For Michigan

In short: For Michigan gave $325K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $325K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
37-2128145
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$325,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$325,000
Median grant
$325,000
Total assets
$778,972
Primary geography
Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$779K

Annual Giving

$325K

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$325K

About For Michigan

Based on IRS filings

For Michigan is a nonprofit organization, based in Allen Park, MI. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $779K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $325K. Net investment income was $22K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Lansing

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K1 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2024

Progress Michigan Education Inc: $325KProgress Michigan EducationInc$325K

Grant Size Distribution

1 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Progress Michigan Education Inc Lansing, MIStudent Engagement Support$325,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M2024
Metric2024
Total Assets$778,972
Revenue$5,276,749
Expenses$4,497,777
Qualifying Distributions—
Net Investment Income$21,749
Distributable Amount—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

For Michigan is led by Amritha Venkataraman, President & Chair of Board of Directors on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Amritha Venkataraman

    President & Chair of Board of Directors

    New on the 2024 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Abigail Slate

    State Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ashlea Phenicie

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eli Isaguirre

    Treasurer

    New on the 2024 filing

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about For Michigan

How much does For Michigan give each year?

For Michigan gave $325K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is For Michigan?

For Michigan reported $779K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.

Where does For Michigan operate?

For Michigan has awarded grants in Michigan.

What is For Michigan's EIN?

For Michigan's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-2128145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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