GM Foundation funds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations nationwide both small and large.

GM (General Motors) is one of the leading automotive companies in the world and the GM Foundation is a relatively large foundation.

Though the GM Foundation is a relatively large foundation, the GM website actually highlights a check written for $2,500 to an organization, demonstrating that the foundation supports smaller organizations as well as larger ones.

GM’s charitable funding emphasizes 4 focus areas:

Education: Since the year 2007, The GM Foundation has provided over $70 million to fund educational causes, including early childhood and K-12. Encouraging studies in STEM and improving graduation rates are among the goals of the educational initiatives.

Health & Human Services: The GM Foundation funds programs related to health care, disaster relief and vehicle-related safety and wellness.

Environment and Energy: Environmental sustainability, conservation and protection is the focus of this particular area of the GM Foundation.

Community Development: Within this area, the GM Foundation supports causes related to economic development, social action and improving local communities.

The GM Foundation provides funding only to those organizations that have IRS 501(c)(3) status and those organizations whose programs fall within the focus areas above. The GM Foundation prefers those 501(c)(3) organizations which have a clear mission and operational plan, along with an innovative program to address the defined need.

One really good feature of the grant application process with the GM Foundation is that the applications are accepted year round. All applications are submitted online and more information can be found on the website of The GM Foundation.