Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion-Focused Grantmaking for Generations to Come
You could say I grew up in philanthropy. As a teen, I joined the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of the Community Foundation where I was able to learn how grantmaking...
Oct 30th 2023
Message from the President | Summer 2023
Summer is a beautiful time to enjoy the outdoors in southeast Michigan. But this year feels different. Spiking temperatures. Catastrophic storms that spark power outages and flooding. Unhealthy air quality...
Jul 14th 2023
In General,REPORT Newsletter
Racial Neutrality Does Not Exist: Why Affirmative Action Actually Benefits ALL of Us
As leaders of foundations committed to the pursuit of a truly equal and inclusive society, we are greatly concerned about the recent decision made by the United States Supreme Court...
Jul 3rd 2023
In General
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan announces more than $17 million in grants during first quarter
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and its supporting organizations provided combined grantmaking of more than $17 million during the first quarter to support nonprofit organizations and local governments working...
May 9th 2023
In Press Release
Community Foundation is a ‘force multiplier’ when it comes to public-private partnerships
Hudson-Webber Foundation President and CEO Melanca Clark, left, and Community Foundation President Richard (Ric) DeVore co-moderated a Mackinac Policy Conference panel about public-private partnerships. Panelists included Michigan Justice Fund Director...
Jul 14th 2023
Message from the President | Spring 2023
Did you know that less than 2% of philanthropic giving goes toward women’s and girls’ organizations? That’s according to research from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University....
Mar 17th 2023
In General,REPORT Newsletter
Community Foundation announces $102.8M in 2022 grants, welcomes Macomb County resident Paul Trulik to Board of Trustees
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan and its supporting organizations provided combined grantmaking in 2022 of nearly $103 million. Grants supported nonprofit organizations and local governments working to make a...
Jan 30th 2023
In Press Release
Community Foundation’s Michigan Justice Fund initiative announces more than $2.8M in grants to support returning citizens, advance justice reform
The Michigan Justice Fund, an initiative of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, today announced more than $2.8 million in grants to improve the economic mobility of individuals with criminal convictions...
Jan 23rd 2023
In General
$23 million in grants announced during Community Foundation’s annual board meeting
The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan approved more than $23 million of grants in support of nonprofit organizations working to make a positive, permanent impact throughout the region during its...
Jul 18th 2022
In Press Release
New Economy Initiative scales model for inclusive small business growth
The New Economy Initiative’s support network helped spouses Hamissi Mamba, left, and Nadia Nijimbere navigate the small business startup process and access the tools and resources they needed to open...
Nov 3rd 2022