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 — 227 funders, median grant $11,250
Youth development programs — 222 funders, median grant $11,426
Community development organizations — 212 funders, median grant $37,500
Food banks and food programs — 196 funders, median grant $9,700
Performing arts organizations — 195 funders, median grant $10,000
Arts and culture organizations — 184 funders, median grant $15,000
International relief and development organizations — 174 funders, median grant $10,966
Disability services organizations — 170 funders, median grant $16,750
Affordable housing organizations — 163 funders, median grant $17,625
Family services organizations — 154 funders, median grant $18,125
Senior services organizations — 125 funders, median grant $13,978
Animal shelters and rescues — 119 funders, median grant $5,000
Children's services, foster care and adoption organizations — 110 funders, median grant $13,545
Youth sports leagues — 58 funders, median grant $5,100
Funders active across several causes
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan — among the top funders for 8 of these 14 causes: museums and historical organizations; youth development programs; community development organizations; performing arts organizations; disability services organizations; affordable housing organizations; children's services, foster care and adoption organizations; youth sports leagues.
Michigan Humanities Council — among the top funders for 3 of these 14 causes: museums and historical organizations; performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
United Way for Southeastern Michigan — among the top funders for 3 of these 14 causes: disability services organizations; family services organizations; children's services, foster care and adoption organizations.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: community development organizations; affordable housing organizations.
Local Initiatives Support Corporation — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: community development organizations; affordable housing organizations.
The Skillman Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: youth development programs; community development organizations.
The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: international relief and development organizations; disability services 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.
Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation — among the top funders for 2 of these 14 causes: arts and culture organizations; youth sports leagues.
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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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