Funders / Michigan

Foundations that fund arts and culture organizations in Michigan

184 foundations have made 2,619 grants to arts and culture organizations in Michigan, with a median grant of $15,000. At least 74 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

184

Funders

2,619

Grants

$15,000

Median grant

903

Organizations in category

  1. In Our Backyards Inc — 10 grants to 5 organizations, median $9,561, largest $162,010. That is 24% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Kettering Family Foundation — 7 grants to 3 organizations, median $20,000, largest $50,000. That is 32% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Jan 31.

  3. Michigan Humanities Council — 30 grants to 20 organizations, median $10,000, largest $20,000. That is 8% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Community Foundation of Greater Flint — 29 grants to 10 organizations, median $15,000, largest $1,151,246. That is 5% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. Elizabeth Ruthruff Wilson Foundation — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $8,000, largest $28,000. That is 15% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2024. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  6. Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation — 19 grants to 9 organizations, median $15,000, largest $84,407. That is 5% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation — 27 grants to 6 organizations, median $10,943, largest $83,675. That is 4% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2024. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation — 12 grants to 7 organizations, median $5,000, largest $20,000. That is 5% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  9. Rotary Charities of Traverse City — 10 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,250, largest $53,000. That is 5% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. The Miami Foundation Inc — 8 grants to 7 organizations, median $34,930, largest $335,000. That is 5% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on arts and culture organizations in Michigan, out of 184 on record.

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