Top foundations · Michigan
Top foundations funding community improvement organizations in Michigan
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $56.9M to 97 community improvement organizations in Michigan in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 17 | $2.2M | $102k | Accepts |
| 2 | WK Kellogg Foundation Battle Creek, MI · last grant 2024 | 12 | $7.8M | $215k | Accepts |
| 3 | The Skillman Foundation Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 11 | $670k | $10k | Accepts |
| 4 | Dte Energy Foundation Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 11 | $356k | $19k | Accepts |
| 5 | The Kresge Foundation Troy, MI · last grant 2024 | 9 | $6.5M | $100k | Accepts |
| 6 | The Gilbert Family Foundation Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 7 | $13.4M | $458k | Invitation only |
| 7 | The Ford Foundation New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 7 | $10M | $220k | Accepts |
| 8 | Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo, MI · last grant 2024 | 7 | $426k | $75k | Accepts |
| 9 | The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 5 | $583k | $25k | Accepts |
| 10 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI · last grant 2024 | 5 | $209k | $35k | Accepts |
| 11 | William Davidson Foundation Birmingham, MI · last grant 2024 | 4 | $2.5M | $450k | Invitation only |
| 12 | The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation Royal Oak, MI · last grant 2024 | 4 | $1.3M | $100k | Accepts |
| 13 | McGregor Fund Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 4 | $1.2M | $100k | Accepts |
| 14 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI · last grant 2024 | 4 | $545k | $22k | Invitation only |
| 15 | Ruth Mott Foundation Flint, MI · last grant 2024 | 4 | $534k | $92k | Accepts |
Recent grants
Michigan Central Center for Mobility and Society · Detroit · 2024 · from John S and James L Knight Foundation
$500,000
Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency · Detroit · 2024 · from The Ford Foundation
$500,000
Foundation for Detroits Future · Detroit · 2024 · from Hudson-Webber Foundation
$500,000
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Based on grants reported to the IRS (Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I) and matched to recipient organizations by name and address. Ranked by the number of organizations funded. Always check a funder's current guidelines. About the data