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
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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.
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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, February 28, 2025 |
| Grant Review/Awards: | Friday, March 14, 2025 |
2nd Quarter Applications
| Application Deadline: | Friday, May 30, 2025 |
| Grant Review/Awards: | Friday, June 13, 2025 |
3rd Quarter Applications
| Application Deadline: | Friday, August 29, 2025 |
| Grant Review/Awards: | Friday, September 12, 2025 |
4th Quarter Applications
| Application Deadline: | Friday, November 28, 2025 |
| Grant Review/Awards: | Friday, December 12, 2025 |
"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
2023 Grantees
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Animal Welfare
- CANTER Michigan
- Wildside Rehabilitation & Education
- Capital Area Humane Society
- Potter Park Zoological Society
- Saving the Scales Reptile Rescue
Community Outreach
- RE Olds Transportation Museum
- American Red Cross – Mid-Michigan—Tiffany Circle
- Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan, Inc
- Greater Lansing Food Bank
- WKAR TV
- Michigan Radio
- Council of Michigan Foundations
- Historical Society of Michigan
- The Sparrow Hospital Foundation-Hats in the Garden
- Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Mason Orchestral Society
- Giving Paws—Clinton County
- East Lansing Public Library
Environment
- Woldumar Nature Center
- Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
- Nature Conservancy—Michigan
Youth and Family
- Annie’s Big Nature Lesson
- Lansing Promise for Lansing SAVE
- Annie’s Big Nature Lesson
- Highfields
- Mikey 23 Foundation
- Child and Family Charities
- Grit, Glam and Guts’
- Michigan Science Teachers Association
- Small Talk Children’s Assessment Center
- The Commanders Club of Michigan
- MAGIC Academy
- VFW National Home
- Trojan Athletics-Summer Track & Field
- Communities in Schools-Lansing/East Lansing
- Lansing Art Gallery
- WAI-IAM, Inc.
- The Turning Point of Lansing
- Lansing Symphony Orchestra—Link Up Concert
2024 Grantees
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Animal Welfare
- CANTER Michigan
- Wildside Rehabilitation & Education
- Capital Area Humane Society
- Potter Park Zoological Society
- Saving the Scales Reptile Rescue
- Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary
- Canines for Change
- Eaton County Humane Society
Community Outreach
- Gospel Army Black History Group
- Charlotte School Band Boosters
- R.E.Olds Transportation Museum
- American Red Cross – Mid-Michigan—Tiffany Circle
- Crime Stoppers of Mid-Michigan, Inc
- Greater Lansing Food Bank
- WKAR TV
- Council of Michigan Foundations
- Historical Society of Michigan
- The Sparrow Hospital Foundation-Hats in the Garden
- Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
- East Lansing Public Library
- Patriarche Park Pickleball Association
- Cinderella’s Closet of Mid-Michigan
- East Lansing Educational Foundation
- Hayo-Went-Ha Arbutus
- Rescue of Southern Sudan Village People
- Next Generation Family Services
Environment
- Woldumar Nature Center
- Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council
- Nature Conservancy—Michigan
Youth and Family
- Everett High School Media and Video Production
- Sleep in Heavenly Sleep
- Annie’s Big Nature Lesson
- Highfields
- Allen Neighborhood Center
- Mikey 23 Foundation
- Waverly Schools Robotics
- Impression 5 Science Museum
- All-Of-Us Express Children’s Theatre
- Child and Family Charities
- Grit, Glam and Guts’
- Michigan Science Teachers Association
- U.S. Navel Sea Cadets
- MAGIC Academy
- Brotherhood Against Drugs
- VFW National Home
- East Lansing Public Schools -MSAN Student Conference
- Communities in Schools-Mid Michigan
- East Lansing Trojan Track and Field
- Lansing Art Gallery
- WAI-IAM, Inc.
- The Turning Point of Lansing
- Lansing Symphony Orchestra—Link Up Concert