Top foundations · Michigan
Top foundations funding scholarships and student aid organizations in Michigan
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $4.4M to 85 scholarships and student aid 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 | 11 | $452k | $20k | Accepts |
| 2 | The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation Bloomfield Hills, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $256k | $101k | Accepts |
| 3 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $70k | $35k | Invitation only |
| 4 | Charlevoix County Community Foundation East Jordan, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $63k | $32k | Accepts |
| 5 | The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL · last grant 2024 | 2 | $47k | $10k | Accepts |
| 6 | Community Foundation of Greater Flint Flint, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $31k | $15k | Accepts |
| 7 | The Alro Steel Foundation Jackson, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $30k | $15k | Invitation only |
| 8 | Others First Inc Rochester Hills, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $25k | $12k | Accepts |
| 9 | Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Traverse City, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $22k | $11k | Accepts |
| 10 | Shannon Family Charitable FDN Fifth Third Cincinnati, OH · last grant 2024 | 2 | $4k | $2k | Invitation only |
| 11 | Baird Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $2.5k | $1.3k | Invitation only |
| 12 | Butzel Long Charitable Trust Detroit, MI · last grant 2024 | 2 | $2k | $1k | Accepts |
| 13 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY · last grant 2024 | 2 | $1.4k | $700 | Invitation only |
| 14 | Edward Jones Foundation St Louis, MO · last grant 2024 | 2 | $750 | $375 | Invitation only |
| 15 | Deroy Testamentary Foundation Southfield, MI · last grant 2024 | 1 | $500k | $500k | Accepts |
Recent grants
Deroy Education Partners · W Bloomfield · 2024 · from Deroy Testamentary Foundation
$500,000
Student Free Press Association · Hillsdale · 2024 · from Donors Trust Inc
$250,000
The Detroit Athletic Club Foundation · Detroit · 2024 · from Milner Hotels Foundation
$200,000
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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