Top foundations · Michigan
Top foundations funding historical societys in Michigan
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $2.8M to 21 historical societys in Michigan in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $94k | $47k | Accepts |
| 2 | Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $10k | $5k | Accepts |
| 3 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $5.7k | $2.8k | Invitation only |
| 4 | Benson & Edith Ford Fund Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $5k | $2.5k | Accepts |
| 5 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $508k | $508k | Accepts |
| 6 | The Kresge Foundation Troy, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $475k | $238k | Accepts |
| 7 | The Gilbert Family Foundation Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $156k | $78k | Invitation only |
| 8 | Frey Foundation Grand Rapids, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $100k | $50k | Accepts |
| 9 | Saginaw Community Foundation Saginaw, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $91k | $29k | Accepts |
| 10 | Margaret Dunning Foundation Traverse City, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $90k | $90k | Accepts |
| 11 | Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation Petoskey, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $88k | $88k | Accepts |
| 12 | The Community Foundation of the Holland/zeeland Area Inc Holland, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $83k | $83k | Accepts |
| 13 | The Mackey Foundation Grand Blanc, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $80k | $80k | Invitation only |
| 14 | Julius and Cynthia Huebner Foundation Grosse Pointe, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $75k | $75k | Invitation only |
| 15 | Act Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA · last grant 2024 | 1 | $75k | $75k | Invitation only |
Recent grants
Detroit Historical Society · Detroit · 2024 · from The Kresge Foundation
$300,000
Plymouth Historical Society · Plymouth · 2024 · from Margaret Dunning Foundation
$90,000
Harbor Springs Area Historical Society · Harbor Spgs · 2024 · from Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation
$87,872
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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