Our Grants
The R.E. Olds Foundation is committed to Michigan’s greater Lansing region through the support of community-based education programs, youth and family initiatives, animal welfare, and environmental issues.
Grants
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Testimonials
Hear what our grantees have to say about our partnership and support of their work.
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Are you eligible for grant consideration?
The R.E. Olds Foundation welcomes grant requests from nonprofits serving the Greater Lansing area. Our philanthropy focuses on community-based education programs focused on youth and family initiatives; animal welfare; and environmental issues. Grants are awarded to nonprofits, not individuals.
Nonprofit serves greater Lansing
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Our geographic area of focus is the greater Lansing region. Only funding requests from nonprofit organizations based in Michigan’s Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties will be considered.
Work aligns with our priorities
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Our philanthropy focuses on community-based education programs, youth and family initiatives, animal welfare, and environmental issues. Grants are awarded to nonprofits, not individuals.
You seek programmatic support
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We generally do not supply building or endowment funding, college scholarships, individual aid, stipends or salaries/benefits. We do not support religious organizations.
Application Deadlines
1st Quarter Applications
| Application Deadline: | Friday, March 3, 2023 |
| Grant Review/Awards: | Friday, March 17, 2023 |
2nd Quarter Applications
| Application Deadline: | Friday, May 19, 2023 |
| Grant Review/Awards: | Friday June 2, 2023 |
3rd Quarter Applications
| Application Deadline: | Friday September 15, 2023 |
| Grant Review/Awards: | Friday, September 29, 2023 |
4th Quarter Applications
| Application Deadline: | Friday, December 1, 2023 |
| Grant Review/Awards: | Friday, December 15, 2023 |
"The R.E. Olds Foundation has been instrumental in our strategic growth in the Lansing and East Lansing area. Without their continued partnership, we would not be able to provide as many students as we have been with the basic needs they require to "achieve in life". There aren't many family foundations like the R.E. Olds Foundation; who not only are thoughtful in where their investments go, but believe in the people who receive the support. We are grateful and cherish the partnership with the R.E. Olds Foundation. "
Marllory DePrekel
President/CEO of Communities in Schools
"As a foundation, RE Olds has done much to improve the lives of young people. Child and Family Charities has been fortunate to be one of the recipients of their generosity. Through the years, the RE Olds Foundation has provided critical funding support to increase our capacity to serve more children and youth in the local community who are experiencing crisis. With a pulse on community needs, their board consistently demonstrates a sincere commitment to invest in youth, the future of our region."
Julie Thomasma, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer of Child and Family Charities
"The R.E. Olds Foundation has helped Mikey 23 Foundation Youth Building program with well over 65 youth in the Lansing area. Their grant has allowed Mikey 23 Foundation to train our youth in the construction trade, from carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. The R.E. Olds Foundation vision has
truly fueled Lansing youth to reach their full potential. Thank you from our community."
Michael McKissic
Founder of Mikey 23 Foundation
Past grantees
These are the organizations we’ve supported in recent years. We’re proud to fund so many nonprofits doing valuable work throughout our region.
2022 Grantees
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Animal Welfare
- CANTER Michigan
- Wildside Rehabilitation & Education Center
Community Outreach
- American Red Cross – Mid-MI Chapter Earmarked—Hurricane Ian Disaster Relief
- American Red Cross – Mid-MI Chapter
- Athena International—Martha Mertz Scholarship Fund
- Child & Family Charities
- Communities in Schools
- Council of Michigan Foundations
- Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan, Inc.
- Desk Drawer Fund—Sweet Encounters
- Greater Lansing Food Bank
- Hurst/Olds Club of America
- Lansing Art Gallery Art Education
- Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Michigan Radio
- WKAR TV
- National Antique Olds Club of America—
- Annual Car Show
- Planned Parenthood of Michigan
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc.
- Sparrow Hospital Foundation—Hats in the Garden
- Weekend Survival Kits
Environment
- Woldumar Nature Center
- Tip of the Mitt—Michigan
- The Nature Conservancy—Michigan
- YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha
Youth & Family
- Annie’s Big Nature Lesson
- Impression 5 Science Museum
- Lansing Symphony-Link Up
- Mikey 23 Foundation
- Mitten Misfits
- Lansing Area Safety Council
- The Turning Point of Lansing
- Waverly Robotics
- Experientials Inks
2021 Grantees
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Animal Welfare
- CANTER Michigan
- Wildside Rehabilitation & Education Center
Community Outreach
- American Red Cross – Mid-MI Chapter
- Athena International
- Communities in Schools
- Haven House
- Lansing Art Gallery
- The Lebowsky Center of Performing Arts
- Michigan Radio
- Planned Parenthood of MI
- R E Olds Trans. Museum
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace, Inc.
- Sparrow Foundation—Hats in the Garden
- WKAR TV
Environment
- Woldumar Nature Center
- Tip of the Mitt—Michigan
- YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha
Youth and Family
- Annie’s Big Nature Lesson
- Impression 5 Science Museum
- Greater Lansing Foodbank
- Hurst Olds Club of America
- Lansing Symphony-Link Up
- National Antique Olds Club of America
- Todd Martin Youth Leadership
- WAI-IAM Rise & Recovery