Mission for Area People
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$699K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
46
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Mission for Area People?
Mission for Area People is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by United Way of the Lakeshore ($432K), Women's Division Chamber of Commerce ($104K), Community Foundation for Muskegon County ($78K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $699K in grants to Mission for Area People between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of the Lakeshore | $432,055 | 10 | 2019–2025 |
| Women's Division Chamber of Commerce | $104,490 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Community Foundation for Muskegon County | $77,707 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $20,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Comerica Charitable Foundation | $16,434 | 6 | 2020–2023 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $13,440 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mercy Health Partners | $10,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Consumers Energy Foundation | $8,850 | 9 | 2020–2023 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $6,666 | 1 | 2022 |
| Muskegon Rotary Foundation | $6,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Rick Family Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2019–2025 |
| Higher Hopes Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2024) to $171K (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $86K.
What grants has Mission for Area People received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | United Way of the Lakeshore | GENERAL SUPPORT | $36,269 |
| 2025 | Women's Division Chamber of Commerce | OPERATIONS | $18,500 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $13,440 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | RELIGION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Muskegon Rotary Foundation | SUPPORT SPORTS/ACTIV | $6,000 |
| 2025 | The Rick Family Foundation | WOMEN'S & FAMILY SERVICES | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Higher Hopes Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $1,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of the Lakeshore | GENERAL SUPPORT | $34,283 |
| 2024 | Women's Division Chamber of Commerce | OPERATIONS | $12,990 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $8,215 |
| 2023 | United Way of the Lakeshore | GENERAL SUPPORT | $51,000 |
| 2023 | Women's Division Chamber of Commerce | OPERATIONS | $16,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $15,104 |
| 2023 | Consumers Energy Foundation | HOUSING SUSTAINABLY | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Comerica Charitable Foundation | Flexible Focus | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Comerica Charitable Foundation | Flexible Focus | $2,500 |
| 2022 | United Way of the Lakeshore | EMERGENCY NEEDS FUNDING, SHELTER FOR THE HOMELESS, GENERAL SUPPORT | $105,369 |
| 2022 | Women's Division Chamber of Commerce | OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROGRAMS; FOR SUPPER HOUSE; GENERAL DONATION; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; JEFFERSON STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN; JEFFERSON STREET NEIGHBORHOOD GARDEN; TEEN TOWN CHRISTMAS FOR TEENS | $9,146 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,666 |
| 2022 | Comerica Charitable Foundation | Flexible Focus Emergency Relief Fund | $3,000 |
| 2021 | United Way of the Lakeshore | GENERAL SUPPORT AND EMERGENCY NEEDS FUNDING | $35,000 |
| 2021 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL PROGRAMS; FOR SUPPER HOUSE; GENERAL DONATION; GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT; JEFFERSON STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN; JEFFERSON STREET NEIGHBORHOOD GARDEN; TEEN TOWN CHRISTMAS FOR TEENS | $16,964 |
| 2021 | Women's Division Chamber of Commerce | OPERATIONS | $9,000 |
| 2021 | Comerica Charitable Foundation | Emergency COVID-19 Relief Assistance | $4,000 |
| 2021 | Comerica Charitable Foundation | Emergency COVID-19 Utility Assistance Relief | $2,434 |
| 2021 | Consumers Energy Foundation | EMPLOYEE/RETIREE VOLUNTEER GRANT | $900 |
| 2021 | Consumers Energy Foundation | EMPLOYEE/RETIREE MATCHING GIFT | $250 |
| 2021 | Consumers Energy Foundation | EMPLOYEE/RETIREE MATCHING GIFT | $250 |
Showing 30 most recent of 46 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Mission for Area People?
Mission for Area People is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by United Way of the Lakeshore ($432K), Women's Division Chamber of Commerce ($104K), Community Foundation for Muskegon County ($78K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $699K in grants to Mission for Area People between 2019–2025.
Who is Mission for Area People's largest funder?
United Way of the Lakeshore is the largest recorded funder of Mission for Area People, with $432K across 10 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Mission for Area People received?
IRS 990 filings record $699K in grants to Mission for Area People across 46 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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