Funders / Michigan
Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Michigan
246 foundations have made 2,892 grants to museums and historical organizations in Michigan, with a median grant of $11,250. At least 86 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.
246
Funders
2,892
Grants
$11,250
Median grant
778
Organizations in category
Historical Society of Saginaw County Inc — 10 grants to 2 organizations, median $37,805, largest $53,430. That is 50% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Michigan Humanities Council — 67 grants to 41 organizations, median $10,000, largest $25,000. That is 19% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Motorcities National Heritage Area Partnership Inc — 3 grants to 3 organizations, median $15,084, largest $25,750. That is 50% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
William J Nicholson Foundation — 8 grants to 3 organizations, median $11,300, largest $20,000. That is 26% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
Robert H Tannahill Foundation — 6 grants to 2 organizations, median $788,750, largest $1,550,000. That is 25% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
Albion Community Foundation — 9 grants to 2 organizations, median $22,500, largest $186,740. That is 21% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The Stephen F & Camilla T Brauer Charitable Trust — 3 grants to 2 organizations, median $500, largest $50,000. That is 33% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
A Alfred Taubman Foundation — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $50,000, largest $350,000. That is 16% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.
John S and James L Knight Foundation — 8 grants to 4 organizations, median $400,000, largest $1,000,000. That is 17% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.
Culturesource — 6 grants to 6 organizations, median $26,250, largest $37,500. That is 19% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.
The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Michigan, out of 246 on record.
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