Four County Community Foundation: Jamie’s Smiles Grant

Four County Community Foundation: Jamie’s Smiles Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Four County Community Foundation
Last Updated: August 15, 2025

Summary

The Jamie's Smiles Grant, established by the Four County Community Foundation, honors Jameson Bates by providing annual funding to programs that support children with special needs. This grant prioritizes organizations in Macomb County, ensuring equitable access regardless of age, race, or religion. It aims to empower projects that are underfunded and encourage collaboration among community resources, thereby enhancing the support available for these children.

Overview

Background Jameson Bates’ short 19-month life inspired his family to establish memorial and endowment funds to award at least two yearly grants to programs assisting children with special needs. The “Jamie’s Smiles Memorial Fund” and the “Jamie’s Smiles Endowment Fund” are the names of the tax-deductible funds held and administered by the IRS non-profit Four County Community Foundation as his legacy as a special needs charity. Jamie’s Smiles Grant Jamie’s Smiles’ mission is to supply supplemental funding to outstanding programs that benefit special needs children through grants and other financial means.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Jamie’s Smiles Endowment Fund grants are awarded annually to organizations in Macomb County serving children with special needs.Four County Community Foundation operates without discrimination as to age, race, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin in the consideration of grant requests.Grants are ordinarily made for one year.

Ineligibility

Grants will not be made for sectarian religious programs. Grants will not normally be made for operating budgets, wages, or for basic educational or municipal functions. Grants will not be made for projects which have already been completed.