— NONPROFIT INFORMATION

Eligibility and Giving Guidelines

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  • Organization Eligibility

    • Be classified as a “Public Charity” with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (individual or private foundations are not eligible)
    • Located in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb County
    • Have at least three full fiscal years of financial statements (audited preferred), and at least three years of completed tax filings
    • Not be a recipient of an Impact100 Metro Detroit project grant ($100,000) in the past three grant cycles

  • Preference will be given to organizations that:

    • Have annual operating budgets of at least $300,000 and below $5,000,000
    • Are not affiliated with a larger national or regional parent organization
    • Have an innovative mission and approach in making a long lasting impact on our community
    • Have conflict of interest and whistleblower policies
    • Have a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policy and a board/leadership team that reflects the population the project will serve

  • Project Eligibility

    • Fit within one of the following focus areas: Arts & Culture, Education, Individual & Family Support, Health & Wellness and Revitalization, Recreation & Environment
    • Serve residents of and expend funds primarily in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb County
    • Be a new program, the expansion of an existing program, or a new or expanded collaboration
    • Have a total project budget of at least $100,000.
    • Expend the funds within 18 months of being awarded

  • Impact100 Metro Detroit prefers projects with the following characteristics:

    • Target under-served populations
    • Highlight unmet needs in the community
    • Have a measurable and sustainable high-impact on beneficiaries
    • Allocate 15% or less of total grant funds to overhead/salary expenses for the project

  • Grants will not be provided for the following:

    • Debt reduction, operating deficits, interim or bridge funding, or endowment funding
    • Activities that are religious or political in nature
    • Fund drives, annual appeals, fundraising events, or general capital campaigns
    • Individuals or private foundations