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The Big Give Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Midland Area Community Foundation
Last Updated: January 05, 2026

Summary

The Big Give is a community initiative in Midland that brings together men dedicated to supporting local nonprofits. Members contribute $100 at each of three annual meetings, voting on which nonprofit will receive the funds. Since its inception, over $240,000 has been allocated to various Midland County nonprofits. This unique model fosters community involvement and enhances the support for essential local services, benefiting schools, public safety groups, libraries, and more.

Overview

The Big Give The Big Give is a group of men from the greater Midland area who are dedicated to helping local nonprofit agencies. The idea is simple: Meet three times per year, donate $100 per member at each meeting, and vote on a local nonprofit to receive the funds. To date, over $240,000 has gone to Midland County nonprofits through The Big Give. To see the full list of agencies that have benefitted from The Big Give, click here.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible organizations to receive a gift from The Big Give include non-profits, schools, or municipal entities such as a public safety groups, parks and recreational facilities, libraries, etc.

What Midland Area Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Grants in 2024
116
Total given
$6.04M
Median grant
$16K
Range
$5,330–$789K
  • By dollars: Michigan 96%, Texas 2%, Oregon <1%. Top recipient cities: Midland, MI; Gladwin, MI; Mount Pleasant, MI.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Mymichigan Health Foundation · Midland, MI

    Human services

    $789K

  • Midland Center for the Arts · Midland, MI

    Arts

    $392K

  • Midland Business Alliance Found · Midland, MI

    Community

    $307K

  • University of Michigan School of · Ann Arbor, MI

    Educational

    $275K

  • Midland County Parks & Recreation · Midland, MI

    Recreation

    $254K

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

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