Charitable Grants

The foundation focuses on supporting the following types of causes:

• Building better communities
• Basic human needs, such as affordable housing and food
• Disease research, preventive solutions, and general health and wellness programs
• Music, theater, and the arts

Some examples of not-for-profit organizations we’ve supported include:

• Meals on Wheels
• Food kitchens and food banks
• Domestic violence shelters
• Boys and Girls Clubs
• The Red Cross
• The United Way
• Toys for Tots and more

The foundation does not contribute to the following types of causes:

• Individuals or families
• Educational or scholarship endeavors
• Political action groups or political candidates for public office
• Projects normally financed by governments
• Amateur or professional sporting groups
• Trips, tours, or transportation
• Conferences, forums, or special events
• Foundations that are primarily grant-making agencies
• Discriminatory or potentially controversial organizations or activities
• Organizations named after or affiliated in any way with other insurance carriers or their past or present leaders
• Operational costs for charitable organizations 

All applications for charitable funding will be reviewed and approved by the Frankenmuth Insurance Charitable Foundation committee.

To be considered for a grant, the submitting organization must complete our online Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation application form. The application form requires:

• Proof of exemption from federal income tax under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3) or classified as other than a private foundation under Code 509(a) or
• Verification that the organization falls under governmental units described in Code 170(c)(1), provided that the grant is exclusively for public services
• Budget and other financial statements

Applications are evaluated based on the following:

• Extent to which the submitted program aligns with our focus areas
• Clear and measurable program objectives and outcomes
• Fiscal responsibility of the organization and program
• Amount and availability of support from other funding sources
• Fully completed grant application

If your organization receives a grant, you may be asked to provide a follow-up report with information, such as:

• Final program budget
• Participation information
• Significant outcomes and measures of success
• Opportunities for improvement
• Photos, if applicable

If you feel your organization meets our grant criteria, please visit our application page to submit your grant request.