Top foundations · Michigan
Top foundations funding economic development organizations in Michigan
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $33.3M to 52 economic development organizations in Michigan in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consumers Energy Foundation Jackson, MI · last grant 2024 | 11 | $302k | $5k | Accepts |
| 2 | WK Kellogg Foundation Battle Creek, MI · last grant 2024 | 8 | $2.1M | $150k | Accepts |
| 3 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 8 | $1.6M | $82k | Accepts |
| 4 | The Kresge Foundation Troy, MI · last grant 2024 | 6 | $1.7M | $162k | Accepts |
| 5 | The Ford Foundation New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 5 | $1M | $100k | Accepts |
| 6 | American Electric Power Foundation Wilmington, DE · last grant 2024 | 5 | $55k | $10k | Invitation only |
| 7 | Hudson-Webber Foundation Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 4 | $624k | $150k | Accepts |
| 8 | Impactassetsinc Bethesda, MD · last grant 2024 | 4 | $330k | $60k | Accepts |
| 9 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI · last grant 2024 | 4 | $202k | $38k | Invitation only |
| 10 | Dte Energy Foundation Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 4 | $32k | $7.5k | Accepts |
| 11 | Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc Alpharetta, GA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $118k | $21k | Accepts |
| 12 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI · last grant 2024 | 3 | $115k | $50k | Accepts |
| 13 | The Skillman Foundation Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 3 | $70k | $20k | Accepts |
| 14 | The Ralph C Wilson JR Foundation Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $4M | $1M | Accepts |
| 15 | Midland Area Community Foundation Midland, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $319k | $159k | Accepts |
Recent grants
Develop Detroit Inc · Detroit · 2024 · from The Ford Foundation
$500,000
Live6 Alliance · Detroit · 2024 · from The Kresge Foundation
$350,000
Southwest Michigan First Corporation · Kalamazoo · 2024 · from Irving S Gilmore Foundation
$350,000
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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