Fund a Life Employee Directory
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesMichigan, United States2-10 Employees
Fund a Life is a Michigan-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides direct financial grants to individuals and families facing major hardships, such as medical emergencies and other crises, with the aim of helping them achieve stability and relief. The organization operates through a public application process to ensure grant resources reach those in need, and it focuses its efforts locally within Michigan through partnerships with mission partners, monthly donors, and one-time supporters. Founded by Mark Howell, the group traces its roots to his personal experience with Stage 4 cancer and the support he received, and it positionally serves the philanthropic fundraising services space by facilitating targeted, locally directed aid rather than generalized fundraising campaigns. Based in Brighton, Michigan, Fund a Life emphasizes sustaining community impact through structured grantmaking and partnerships, and it has engaged in collaborations such as a 2020 partnership with Executive Wealth Management to support local service organizations amid the COVID-19 crisis. The organization operates a small staff and serves a regional nonprofit ecosystem focused on providing immediate relief to those facing unexpected life-altering events.