Funders

Foundations that fund nonprofits in Michigan

Foundation funding in Michigan across 14 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.

Funding by cause

Museums and historical organizations — 246 funders, median grant $11,250
Youth development programs — 226 funders, median grant $12,061
Community development organizations — 221 funders, median grant $35,000
Food banks and food programs — 217 funders, median grant $10,000
Performing arts organizations — 203 funders, median grant $10,000
Arts and culture organizations — 195 funders, median grant $15,000
Disability services organizations — 186 funders, median grant $16,750
Family services organizations — 176 funders, median grant $18,136
Affordable housing organizations — 176 funders, median grant $17,500
International relief and development organizations — 176 funders, median grant $11,732
Senior services organizations — 137 funders, median grant $13,978
Animal shelters and rescues — 132 funders, median grant $5,000
Children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations — 115 funders, median grant $14,090
Youth sports leagues — 65 funders, median grant $10,000

Funders active across several causes

Michigan Humanities Council — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: museums and historical organizations; arts and culture organizations.
The Rite Aid Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: youth development programs; children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations.
Midway USA Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
Canton Community Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: youth development programs; children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations.
Michigan Nonprofit Association — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: community development organizations; disability services organizations.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
JSL Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: affordable housing organizations; senior services organizations.
Umrc-Porter Hills Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: affordable housing organizations; senior services organizations.
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation DBA Neighborworks America — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: community development organizations; affordable housing organizations.
John S and James L Knight Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: museums and historical organizations; community development organizations.

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Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.

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