Song Foundation

26/03/2026

Last week, the Song Foundation, along with many of our philanthropic partners, attended Foundations on the Hill in Washington, D.C.

Foundations from across the country were present, including a strong delegation from the Council of Michigan Foundations, highlighting the collective commitment to advancing this work.

We shared stories and narratives from nonprofit partners, to further humanize the impact and bring real community experiences into the conversation.

We are proud to be part of discussions that move from ideas to implementation and to help ensure the relationship between philanthropy, government, and community nonprofits remains a two-way partnership in service of the communities we support.

17/03/2026

During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women mentoring future leaders, leading business, shaping policy, and strengthening communities everywhere.

Today and every day, we support and uplift women like Leona Medley, Shalanda Armstrong, and Rose Khalifa, who help build equitable ecosystems that create opportunity and shift systems for change.

Check out their reflections on women who inspire them. Happy Women’s History Month!

06/02/2026

Our board retreat was a powerful opportunity for Song Foundation staff and leadership to meet with organizers and power builders to reflect on the lessons we have learned and further strategize how to drive collective change during uncertain times. We hold to our commitment that communities are the experts on their areas of greatest need and we continue to turn learning into action as we work toward a more prosperous and equitable future.

26/09/2025

Thank you to our Joy Report attendees!

Our grantees and partners have shared their stories, celebrated their work and added their voices to the conversation on further implementing principles of trust-based philanthropy and community leadership.

From grassroots organizing to youth leadership, these stories reflect the power of community-led change across Flint, Detroit, Ypsilanti and beyond.

18/09/2025

The Joy Report is almost here! We’re excited to hear stories, reflections and feedback from our 2024 - 2025 grantee partners who are building joy into the fabric of their work.

03/09/2025

455068Our Fall Grantmaking Cycle is now open!

If your work centers diverse & emergent leadership, inclusive technology entrepreneurship or transformative social justice & activism – we want to hear from you.

Please visit our website at https://song.foundation/what-we-fund/ to learn more about our funding geographies and priority areas.

Apply now, or share with someone whose vision deserves amplification. The link is below!

Apply: https://song.foundation/how-to-apply/

Note: The Song Foundation does not fund startups,
for-profit entities, medical research or after school programs.
Our priority communities are Flint, Detroit, Dearborn, Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor.

31/07/2025

The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, in partnership with the Herrick Foundation and Song Foundation, is hosting a webinar for their 2025 Washtenaw County Housing Affordability and Stability Study.

Join us for the upcoming webinar on Aug. 14

🔗Register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=ryjAUD1flkyMnukqB6SSVWntNoigKGRIjr1oCQLth9lUME5SVVY5S0k2VVk1VVEyRzBGODFJVUdBNi4u&route=shorturl

29/07/2025

The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) works tirelessly to uphold the rights of immigrant communities through legal services, systemic advocacy, and community education.

In our recent blog, hear about how MIRC’s impact reaches far beyond the courtroom to promote equity and belonging Michigan’s immigrant communities.

🔗: https://song.foundation/michigan-immigrant-rights-center-advancing-equity-and-belonging-for-michigans-immigrant-communities/

07/07/2025

Nature offers both beauty and wisdom. From quiet trails to community green spaces, the outdoors reminds us of the world’s wonder and our role in it.

This , let’s celebrate the parks and rec centers that make this experience accessible for everyone. Explore, support, and connect with the spaces that bring our communities to life.

Find a local park near you: https://www.semcog.org/parks-and-recreation

Southeast Michigan's open spaces, trails, parks and recreation facilities highlight the region's unique landscapes ad provide year-round opportunities to be active and enjoy nature. The region has nearly 200,000 acres of parkland, which has positive impacts on public health and quality of life, whil...

04/07/2025

Freedom isn’t a finish line; it’s a shared journey. This Independence Day, we celebrate the people and communities who work every day to expand access, opportunity, and dignity for all.

30/06/2025

From STEM labs and theater to gardening and music, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Flint provides youth with opportunities to reach their fullest potential and become great people.

Their Youth of the Year program highlights a club member who is not only a leader, but embodies leadership service, academic excellence, and healthy lifestyles.

Check out our blog to learn more about their great work: https://song.foundation/boys-girls-club-of-greater-flint-creating-a-pipeline-of-possibility-for-flints-youth/

19/06/2025

Happy Juneteenth! This day is a reminder of the strength, resilience, and brilliance of Black communities and the continued importance of equity for all. Let us reflect on our shared history and how it shapes our community today.