Funding Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Make It Better Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Cousins Subs Make It Better Foundation Inc
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: October 22, 2025

Summary

The Cousins Subs Make It Better Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations focused on health & wellness, hunger, and youth education. Since its inception in 2013, the foundation has granted over $800,000 to eligible organizations that align with these key areas. Applications from 501(c)(3) entities are prioritized, with a one-year waiting period for previous grantees. This initiative reflects a commitment to enhancing community welfare and making a positive impact.

Overview

Make It Better Foundation The Cousins Subs legacy goes beyond making and selling quality sub sandwiches, it's a dedication to make a difference and give back to the communities we call home. The Cousins Subs Make It Better Foundation provides us an opportunity to continue in that legacy by providing support in three areas vital to all communities: health & wellness, hunger and youth education. We established our Make It Better Foundation in 2013 as an extension of our mission to Believe in Better and improve the general welfare in the communities we serve. Since the foundation’s inception, Cousins has granted more than $800,000 to organizations that provide support in three key areas vital to any community: Health & Wellness, Hunger and Youth Education.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Greater consideration will be given to applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit, charitable or educational organizations that have missions that align with one of our three pillars of Health & Wellness, Hunger and Youth Education.

Ineligibility

If your organization has already received funding from our foundation, you must wait a minimum of one year before submitting another application.

What Cousins Subs Make It Better Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
32
Total given
$180K
Median grant
$2,500
Range
$40–$50K
  • By dollars: Wisconsin 78%, Maryland 14%, Indiana 4%. Top recipient cities: Milwaukee, WI; Indianapolis, IN; Greenwood, IN.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 75% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Vince Lombardi Foundation · Elm Grove, WI

    Support for those fighting cancer and preventing cancer

    $50K

  • Hunger Task Force · Milwaukee, WI

    Support for battling hunger

    $21K

  • University of Wisconsin - Whitewater · Whitewater, WI

    Scholarship

    $10K

  • Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI

    Scholarship

    $7,500

  • University of Wisconsin - Lacrosse · La Crosse, WI

    Scholarship

    $7,500

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitswellnesshungeryouth-programs

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