METRO HEALTH FOUNDATION
https://METROHEALTHFDN.ORG
$7.4M
Total Assets (2024)
$400K
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$1.2M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
70
Grants on File
$20K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
JESSICA BROWN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
3139654220
Deadlines
DEADLINES FOR SUBMITTING GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE FEBRUARY 1 AND AUGUST 1
How to Apply
ALL FUNDING REQUESTS WILL BE DISCUSSED WITH FOUNDATION STAFF PRIOR TO PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF GRANT REQUESTS. FOUNDATION STAFF WILL DETERMINE IF A GRANT REQUEST LETTER OR FULL GRANT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. THE FOUNDATION HAS SPECIFIC GRANT LETTER AND GRANT APPLICATION FORMATS. IN ADDITION TO COMPLETING THE REQUIRED REQUEST DOCUMENT, GRANTSEEKERS WILL BE ASKED TO PROVIDE A COPY OF THEIR CURRENT IRS DETERMINATION LETTER INDICATING IRS 501 (C)(3) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS; A LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WITH AFFILIATIONS; THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, INCLUDING EXPENSES AND REVENUE; MOST RECENT ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (INDEPENDENTLY AUDITED, IF AVAILABLE; IF NOT AVAILABLE THEY SHOULD ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR MOST RECENT COMPLETED IRS FORM 990); LETTERS OF SUPPORT SHOULD VERIFY PROJECT NEED AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, IF AVAILABLE.
Restrictions
GRANTS ARE MADE TO ORGANIZATIONS WITH PROGRAMS SERVING RESIDENTS OF THE DETROIT, MICHIGAN METROPOLITAN AREA (WAYNE, OAKLAND AND MACOMB COUNTIES). THERE WILL BE NO GRANTS HIGHER THAN 50,000; NO GRANTS WILL BE MADE TO MUNICIPALITIES, OTHER GOVERNMENTAL DEPARTMENTS OR FUNDS (EXCEPT BY SPECIFIC ACTION). BRICK AND MORTAR GRANTS ARE DISCOURAGED. HOWEVER, MHF WILL CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR INITIATIVES THAT WILL HELP AN ORGANIZATION BUILD ITS CAPACITY, INCLUDING SUCH THINGS AS NEW EQUIPMENT, FACILITY RENOVATIONS, TECHNOLOGY, NEW HEALTH CENTER ACCESS POINTS, ETC. MHF WILL NOT PROVIDE LOANS; SUPPORT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS; INDULGE IN LOBBYING; OR SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH DISCRIMINATE BECAUSE OF AGE, RACE, ETHNIC ORIGIN, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, DISABILITY, OR SEX.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $7.8M | $336K | N/A |
| 2022 | $292K | $7.0M | $345K | 23 |
| 2023 | $629K | $7.1M | $450K | 33 |
| 2024 | $280K | $7.4M | $531K | 14 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 70 grants on record
Minimum
$35
25th Pctl
$830
Median
$10K
Average
$17K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| RANDY WALAINIS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $77K |
| RUTH KALENIECKI | FORMER EXECU | $34K |
| RANDY C WALAINIS CPA | PRESIDENT(EXEC DIR TO 8/2021) | $12K |
| JESSICA BROWN | INTERIM EXEC | $9K |
| LAURA J CHAMPAGNE | TRUSTEE | — |
| MARK R LEZOTTE | TRUSTEE | — |
| MADIHA TARIQ MPH | TRUSTEE | — |
| RICHARD TEETS PHD | PRESIDENT | — |
| CHERYL L CHANDLER | VICE PRESIDE | — |
| RAYMOND COCHRAN CPA | TREASURER | — |
| JUDITH A BEAN PHD | TRUSTEE | — |
| VALERIE HEROD BELAY | TRUSTEE | — |
| LILLIE M TABOR | PRESIDENT EMERITUS - PARTIAL YEAR | — |
| JEANINE C HATCHER | TRUSTEE | — |
| GLORIA ROBINSON | TRUSTEE - PARTIAL YEAR | — |
| RAYMOND COCHRAN | TREASURER | — |
| BARBARA JUSTICE | TRUSTEE | — |
| GLENN F KOSSICK | TRUSTEE | — |
| JUDITH BEAN PHD | TRUSTEE | — |
| LAURA CHAMPAGNE | TRUSTEE | — |
| RICHARD TEETS | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (70 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOCUSING PHILANTHROPY | SANTA MONICA, CA | $50,000 | VISION TO LEARN - EYE EXAMS & GLASSE | 2024 |
| LINC UP NONPROFIT HOUSING CORP | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | $50,000 | COEFFECTIVE'S WARM REFERRAL NETWORK | 2024 |
| GILDA'S CLUB - METRO DETROIT | ROYAL OAK, MI | $50,000 | SUPPORT THE CANCER COMMUNITY IN DETROIT THROUGH HEALTH CARE NAVIGATION AND ACCESS AND EDUCATION SERVICES AT THE... | 2023 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES | DETROIT, MI | $50,000 | FOR CAPITAL EXPENSES FOR THE NEW CAMPUS FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING, WHICH WILL SERVE NATIVE AMERICANS AND OTHER... | 2022 |
| MICHIGAN PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION | CHIGACO, IL | $50,000 | MATCHING - AMERICORPS AT FQHCS | 2024 |
| RUTH ELLIS CENTER | HIGHLAND PARK, MI | $50,000 | SUPPORT START UP COSTS FOR A MEDICAL CLINIC LOCATED WITHIN A PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING COMPLEX FOR HOMELESS AND... | 2022 |
| COVENANT COMMUNITY CARE | DETROIT, MI | $50,000 | TOWARD A DENTAL SUITE AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEWLY BUILT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER TO REPLACE THE JOY-SOUTHFIELD HEALTH CENTER | 2023 |
| HEALTH UNIT ON DAVISON AVENUE | DETROIT, MI | $50,000 | SUPPORT COSTS OF REPLACING THE CLINIC ROOF AND FOR THE PROVISION OF FREE HEALTH CARE AND INSURANCE NAVIGATION TO THE... | 2023 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES | DETROIT, MI | $50,000 | FOR CAPITAL EXPENSES FOR THE NEW CAMPUS FOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING, WHICH WILL SERVE NATIVE AMERICANS AND OTHER... | 2023 |
| COVENANT COMMUNITY CARE | DETROIT, MI | $50,000 | TO PUCHASE DENTAL EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEWLY-BUILT JOW-SOUTHFIELD HEALTH CENTER | 2022 |
| PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGES OF MICHIGAN | SOUTHFIELD, MI | $50,000 | CAPITAL EXPENSES WESTLAND PACE | 2024 |
| HEALTH EMERGENCY LIFELINE PROGRAMS | DETROIT, MI | $50,000 | SUPPORT START-UP STAFFING COSTS OF THE CORKTOWN HEALTH DENTAL CLINIC | 2023 |
| MYCARE HEALTH CENTER | CENTER LINE, MI | $49,005 | SUPPORT NEW DENTAL CENTER AT MYCARE'S MOUNT CLEMENS LOCATION, INCREASING ACCESS TO DENTAL SERVICES IN MACOMB COUNTY | 2023 |
| MICHIGAN ADVOCACY PROGRAM | YPSILANTI, MI | $30,000 | MI ELDER JUSTICE INITIATIVE | 2024 |
| DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | DETROIT, MI | $25,000 | NEW IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM WHICH WILL SERVE STUDENTS THROUGH A PERMANENT LOCATION AND MOBILE CLINICS | 2023 |
| C-ASSIST | GARDEN CITY, MI | $25,000 | SUPPORT THE CLINIC'S COSTS OF A PART-TIME PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, SUPPLEMENTAL MEDICATIONS AND A DATA ANALYST AS... | 2023 |
| WAYNE CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE ACCESS PROGRAM | WARREN, MI | $25,000 | PROVIDE EMERGENCY FUNDING AS THE ORGANIZATION STABILIZES POST-COVID AND CAPITALIZES ON NEW FUNDING STREAMS RESULTING... | 2023 |
| DAMES AND KNIGHTS OF THE ORDER OF MALTA | BEVERLY HILLS, MI | $25,000 | SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF HEALTH CARE, DENTAL SERVICES AND HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED | 2023 |
| RUTH ELLIS CENTER | HIGHLAND PARK, MI | $25,000 | SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE, HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE, NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION AND... | 2023 |
| CENTRO MULTICULTURAL LA FAMILIA | PONTIAC, MI | $25,000 | INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE NAVIGATION SERVICES IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED | 2022 |
| FERNCARE FREE CLINIC | FERNDALE, MI | $25,000 | SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF FREE MEDICAL CARE, HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION AND FREE PRESCRIPTIONS TO THE UNINSURED AND... | 2023 |
| THE MICHIGAN PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION | LANSING, MI | $25,000 | SUPPORT THE ROLE OF AMERICORPS MEMBERS SERVING AT FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS IN DETROIT | 2023 |
| CENTRO MULTICULTURAL LA FAMILIA | PONTIAC, MI | $25,000 | SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS, HEALTH INSURANCE NAVIGATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH RELATED TO... | 2023 |
| DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | DETROIT, MI | $25,000 | NEW IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM WHICH WILL SERVE STUDENTS THROUGH A PERMANENT LOCATION AND MOBILE CLINICS | 2022 |
| ALTERNATIVE FOR GIRLS | DETROIT, MI | $25,000 | SUPPORT OUTREACH, NAVIGATION AND ASSISTANCE THROUGHOUT THE MEDICAID REDETERMINATION PROCESS | 2023 |