Funding Amount

US $100,000 - US $300,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Individuals
  • Not eligible: For this Strategic Grants program, the Foundation does not provide support for general operations.

Overview

The Anna Paulina Foundation, established in 1961, is dedicated to supporting public charities in Michigan, particularly in the Flint area. With a focus on the arts, youth leadership, urban beautification, and human services, the Foundation aims to make a positive impact on the community. Grants range from $100,000 to $300,000, with larger awards available in special cases, ensuring support for specific programs and projects.

Launched in 1961, the Anna Paulina Foundation was created to give back to the community where the family business first grew and prospered. Today, more than 60 years since its founding, the Foundation focuses its work on four areas of interest:

  • THE ARTS, with special interest in musicYOUTH LEADERSHIP & enrichmentURBAN BEAUTIFICATIONHUMAN SERVICES for vulnerable populations

The Foundation only makes grants to public charities and its grant awards may support an organization’s specific program or capital project. In 2025, the Foundation expects to award grants in the range of $100,000 to $300,000. Larger grants may be made in special circumstances.

Eligibility

The Anna Paulina Foundation only makes grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not award grants to individuals.For this Strategic Grants program, the Foundation does not provide support for general operations.

What Anna Paulina Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
45
Total given
$2.26M
Median grant
$10K
Range
$1,000–$302K
  • By dollars: Michigan 96%, District of Columbia 2%, Virginia <1%. Top recipient cities: Flint, MI; Burton, MI; Atlanta, GA.
  • 69% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Whaley Children's Center · Flint, MI

    Ilp capacity expansion

    $302K

  • Food Bank of Eastern Michigan · Flint, MI

    Northgate building

    $300K

  • YWCA of Greater Flint · Flint, MI

    Girls aspire leadership

    $235K

  • Voices for Children Advocacy Center · Burton, MI

    Trauma focused therapy

    $200K

  • Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village · Flint, MI

    Antidote studio expansion

    $150K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Arts
  • Youth leadership
  • Human services
  • Music

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