Funders / Michigan

Foundations that fund performing arts organizations in Michigan

195 foundations have made 3,721 grants to performing arts organizations in Michigan, with a median grant of $10,000. At least 83 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

195

Funders

3,721

Grants

$10,000

Median grant

764

Organizations in category

  1. The Shubert Foundation Inc — 21 grants to 9 organizations, median $25,000, largest $350,000. That is 81% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts unsolicited applications.

  2. American Symphony Orchestra League D/B/a League of American Orchestras — 7 grants to 3 organizations, median $25,000, largest $75,000. That is 78% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. New England Foundation for the Arts Incorporated — 7 grants to 4 organizations, median $9,900, largest $144,500. That is 58% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  4. Culturesource — 10 grants to 10 organizations, median $11,000, largest $52,500. That is 31% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  5. John Stites Jazz Artist Organization — 5 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $15,000. That is 39% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Accepts applications, usually due Feb 15.

  6. The Fred a & Barbara M Erb Family Foundation — 23 grants to 17 organizations, median $12,500, largest $183,750. That is 10% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2022. Accepts applications; deadlines on its website.

  7. Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan — 142 grants to 36 organizations, median $15,983, largest $2,719,473. That is 4% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Creative Washtenaw — 5 grants to 5 organizations, median $10,000, largest $10,000. That is 23% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Arts Council of Greater Lansing — 8 grants to 5 organizations, median $7,500, largest $18,768. That is 17% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2022. Public charity — application process varies.

  10. Michigan Humanities Council — 25 grants to 16 organizations, median $15,000, largest $20,000. That is 7% of its Michigan giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

The 10 funders most focused on performing arts organizations in Michigan, out of 195 on record.

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