Our Passion

  • Families
  • Education
  • Community
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ABOUT US

Our foundation was formed to see the revitalization of communities by partnering with organizations, programs, and projects that support growth of individuals and the culture of the world we live in.

We are dedicated to empowering people by creating relationships that promote impact for good. We support qualifying charitable organizations that demonstrate a strong connection between their missions, programs, and/or projects and one or more of the following values:

Community

Strengthening organizations that influence positive impact.

Education

Learning environments that enhance the development of the whole person.

Family

Supporting programs that empower the family unit.

``For I know the plans I have for you,`` declares the LORD, ``plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.``

Jeremiah 29:11

Success Stories

By sharing success stories we hope to inspire, motivate, and bring awareness to those organizations we’ve partnered with that are truly making the difference in the communities we serve.

Forever Changed International

Forever Changed International

Community, Education

Freedom Center

Freedom Center

Community

Ferris State University

Ferris State University

Education

Young Life Camp

Young Life Camp

Community, Family

The Girls Court

The Girls Court

Community, Family

University of Michigan–Flint

University of Michigan–Flint

Community, Education

Diaper Bank of Genesee County

Diaper Bank of Genesee County

Family

Ele’s Place

Ele’s Place

Family

  • This leadership grant for the restoration of the Capitol Theatre by the Hagerman Foundation is critical to moving this important project forward, and illustrates, once again, the tremendous support and commitment the Hagerman’s have shown to our city. We are proud to be recipients of this contribution, and prouder still to be able, through this gift, to plan and provide our community with the highest quality live performing arts experiences in what will be a fantastically renovated, state-of-the-art venue.

    Jarret Haynes - Executive Director, The Whiting

  • We firmly believe our ministry will now have a greater impact on the lives of our teenagers, reaching more youth through our urban ministry outreach, yet also have a tremendous impact on the community as a whole. As our youth transform under the grace and love of God, so does our community -- our youth lead the way to our future. To say we are grateful seems like an understatement for the magnitude of this financial gift. This gift is going to change lives.

    Lee Rossmaessler - Co-Area Director for Young Life of Genesee County

  • Thank you so much for your scholarship and this wonderful opportunity to achieve my goals. Not only will it assist me in affording school costs, but it will assist me in realizing my goals of being a pharmacist, a valuable member of a community, and someone who can make a difference in others’ lives.

    Sandy Tran - Pharm D Candidate (2019), Ferris State University

  • Phil and Jocelyn Hagerman’s gift is a testament to their recognition of the importance of higher education and of transformative impact that entrepreneurship can have on the city and the region.

    Scott Johnson - Dean, School of Management, U of M Flint

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The Hagerman Foundation Guidelines

The Hagerman Foundation makes it easy for you to apply for a grant online. Please review the following guidelines prior to applying.

Grants of $10,000 or Less

• Create an Account in the Online Grant Manager
• Complete grant application
• You will be notified within 90 days of application submission of grant approval or denial

Click here to go directly to the Online Grant Manager

Grants of $10,000 or More

• Create an Account in the Online Grant Manager
• Submit a Letter of Inquiry
• You will be notified with an invitation or declination to complete a Full  Grant Proposal online
• After receiving an invitation for Full Grant Proposal, you will return to the Online Grant Manager and complete a Full Grant Proposal

Click here to go to Online Grant Manager

Letter of Inquiry

Grant of $10,000 or more require a Letter of Inquiry, using our Online Grant Manager.

You will be asked to provide the following for completion of LOI:

  • Purpose and history of the organization
  • Goals, objectives, and population served by the project for which funding is being sought
  • Current status of the project (i.e. date established and anticipated duration)
  • Organization’s annual budget and detailed project budget with amount requested
  • Upload of organization’s IRS exemption letter

Please submit your LOI at least 4 months before your proposed project start date.
Full Grant Proposals

Full Grant Proposals will be received by invitation only.

Please keep in mind, the foundation invites more proposals than it can fund, therefore an invitation for a Full Grant Proposal is not necessarily an indication of guaranteed support. To be considered, the proposal must be complete, including all uploaded attachments.

The information provided for completion of the LOI will automatically upload in your application for Full Grant Proposal. You will be asked to provide detailed information for the following:

  • General project information
  • Financial information for the project and organization
  • Narrative
  • Personnel
  • Collaborations
  • Budget

 
Getting to Know You

Prior to awarding grants we want to fully understand the vision, goals, projects, and current budgets of the organizations we align ourselves with. We believe true impact comes through relationships and empowering those who are truly doing the work that creates progressive change. As we read the Full Grant Proposals organizations are likely to hear from us for more information, site visits, or simply meeting for coffee.

Other Questions

We encourage you to read our FAQ page before beginning the application process.

If you have additional questions you can contact Beck Foerster by email at bfoerster@thehagermanfoundation.org

Application FAQ and Grant Checklist

Applying for a grant with The Hagerman Foundation has two processes, depending on the size of the grant requested. More detailed information can be found in the guideline sections of our website.

Application FAQ

Grant Checklist

“I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”

Mother Teresa

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