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Top foundations funding museums in Michigan
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $4.7M to 26 museums 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 | 2 | $767k | $384k | Accepts |
| 2 | Ford Philanthropy Dearborn, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $490k | $245k | Invitation only |
| 3 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation Grand Rapids, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $456k | $228k | Accepts |
| 4 | Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc Alpharetta, GA · last grant 2024 | 2 | $282k | $141k | Accepts |
| 5 | Steelcase Foundation Grand Rapids, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $186k | $93k | Invitation only |
| 6 | The Ford Foundation New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 2 | $150k | $75k | Accepts |
| 7 | Dte Energy Foundation Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $125k | $62k | Accepts |
| 8 | WK Kellogg Foundation Battle Creek, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $60k | $25k | Accepts |
| 9 | Berrien Community Foundation Inc St Joseph, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $29k | $15k | Accepts |
| 10 | Fremont Area Community Foundation Fremont, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $23k | $11k | Accepts |
| 11 | Evergreene Foundation Otsego, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $8k | $4k | Accepts |
| 12 | The Stephen F & Camilla T Brauer Charitable Trust Chesterfield, MO · last grant 2024 | 2 | $1.5k | $750 | Invitation only |
| 13 | Frey Foundation Grand Rapids, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $200k | $200k | Accepts |
| 14 | Community Foundation of St Clair County Port Huron, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $183k | $183k | Accepts |
| 15 | Drake Quinn Family Charitable Foundation Grand Rapids, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $170k | $170k | Invitation only |
Recent grants
Henry Ford Estate · Dearborn · 2024 · from Ford Philanthropy
$350,000
Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives · Grand Rapids · 2024 · from Grand Rapids Community Foundation
$300,000
Grand Rapids Public Museum · Grand Rapids · 2024 · from Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
$265,200
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