Deadline: 7-Mar-23
The Stryker Johnston Foundation Grant Program is now open for applications.
Founded in 1995 by Ronda Stryker and Bill Johnston, they partner with organizations and initiatives working to strengthen and build thriving, equitable communities. Currently, they invest in and collaborate with organizations and initiatives working towards the elimination of intergenerational poverty in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. They strive to use a trust-based philanthropy approach in all they do. With a focus on place-based investing, they seek to build durable relationships with their grant partners.
Funding Priorities
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They currently invest in and collaborate with organizations and initiatives working towards the elimination of intergenerational poverty in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. They intentionally focus on supporting organizations that are led by and serve Black people, people of color, and other historically excluded communities. They seek to partner with organizations and initiatives that:
- Improve the economic security, social wellbeing and inclusion of historically excluded community members.
- Disrupt systems and structures that perpetuate generational poverty.
Eligible Projects
They provide funding for:
- General operating support
- Multi-year funding
- Specific projects or programs
- Collaborations or collective action efforts
- Capacity building
- Capital campaigns
- Ineligible Projects
- Individuals looking for personal funding
- Political or lobbying campaigns
- Organizations that exist to influence legislation or voting
- Organizations, programs, or projects that primarily serve residents outside of Kalamazoo County, Michigan
- Private Foundations
Eligibility Criteria
- You are a legally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (and NOT classified as a private foundation), or you have a confirmed fiscal sponsor that is a legally registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
- You are a governmental agency or educational institution (school, college, university)
- Your organization, program, or project primarily serves residents of Kalamazoo County, Michigan
- You have a board policy in place that demonstrates your organization’s commitment to equal opportunity for all persons and is inclusive of race, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected status. They expect this policy to cover staff, board,
Criteria
They consider the following when reviewing proposals:
- Alignment with the Foundation’s vision, mission, priorities and eligibility
- Organizational leadership and vision
- Resources and capacity to complete the proposed work
- Strategy and approach that focus on addressing the root causes of issues
- Clear intended goals, outcomes, and plans for evaluation/learning
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in their organization and work
- People served by a program or project are directly involved in shaping it
- Engagement in collaborations and partnerships
For more information, visit Stryker Johnston Foundation.
