Make It Better Foundation Grant
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
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