A Michigan 501(c)(3) grant-making organization
Inspired by the nineteen baskets remaining after Jesus fed the multitudes, we believe what we have been given can overflow for the benefit of others.
The Story
When Jesus fed five thousand, twelve baskets of fragments remained. When he fed four thousand, seven more. The miracle was not only that everyone ate. It was also in the provision that kept going after the hunger was gone.
19 Baskets takes its name from that leftover abundance. We exist to turn it into opportunity, so what remains can overflow for the benefit of others.
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20–21
Purpose
19 Baskets exists to turn abundance into opportunity. Through charitable grants, we invest in organizations, individuals and initiatives that strengthen families, build healthy communities, meet meaningful needs, and create opportunities for people to flourish.
Work that helps households stay rooted, cared for, and able to grow.
Funding that enhances the quality of where we live.
Practical help where needs linger.
Grants that open a path for people to flourish, then help others.
How it works
Blessed givers share from their overflow, filling the baskets with resources that can be passed on to strengthen families, meet meaningful needs, and create opportunities for others to flourish.
To give
Any amount becomes overflow we can invest in work that helps people flourish.
Gifts are received by a 501(c)(3). We look for organizations, individuals, and initiatives worth investing in.
When we can help, leftover provision becomes a charitable grant, not a loan.
To apply
Share the organization or initiative, and how a grant would help people flourish.
There is no automated approval. Each request is considered personally.
A grant is a gift. We will be honest if we cannot meet the request.
Give
Your gift becomes a charitable grant — an investment in organizations and initiatives that help people flourish. 19 Baskets is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Apply
Tell us about the organization or initiative, and what a grant would make possible. We read every request. A grant is a gift, not a loan — and not a guarantee. We will reply either way.