Foundations that fund nonprofits in Michigan

79 lists by cause, built from real grants reported to the IRS (2022–2024).

Lists by cause

CauseOrganizations fundedTotal
Human services284$33M
Christian organization205$82.7M
Animal protection194$47.3M
Youth development118$14.2M
Community improvement97$56.9M
Scholarships and student aid85$4.4M
Protestant organization79$11.1M
Arts and culture group76$14.2M
Community foundation75$121.2M
Education support72$23.7M
Children and youth services70$8M
Education fund69$17.3M
Public foundation67$22M
Theater66$5M
Education60$4.8M
Services for specific groups58$13.3M
Historical society55$3.9M
Economic development52$33.3M
Family services51$16M
Human services50$2.2M
Emergency assistance49$5.5M
International relief49$4.8M
Music group49$7.2M
School47$12.4M
Food bank46$7.2M
Senior center45$7.2M
Cultural and ethnic awareness44$3.7M
Parent-teacher group43$192k
Alumni association43$20.4M
Food programs42$3.8M
Arts education41$7.4M
Federated giving program41$64.1M
Jewish organization39$5.9M
Elementary school38$20.2M
Amateur sports37$1.7M
Interfaith coalition36$8M
Natural resources35$4M
Camp34$8M
Islamic organization34$668k
Housing development33$7.1M
Parks and playgrounds33$19.6M
Water conservation33$6.2M
Family violence shelter32$3.1M
Homeless shelter32$10.9M
Military and veterans31$799k
Private grantmaking foundation30$6.7M
Disability services29$5.5M
Baseball and softball28$604k
Philanthropy28$1.9M
Museum26$4.7M
International development26$21.6M
Neighborhood center25$17.5M
History museum24$13.6M
Youth center24$3.5M
Singing and choral group23$332k
Personal social services23$4.9M
Community health center23$131.9M
Symphony orchestra23$22.2M
Hospital22$4.2M
Urban development22$22.6M
Human services21$3.2M
College21$29.3M
Historical society21$2.8M
Arts service group21$6.1M
Community clinic21$8M
Student services21$2.6M
Library21$803k
Low-cost temporary housing20$1.4M
Environmental education20$6.3M
Land conservation20$21.1M
Community service club19$415k
Addiction recovery19$1.7M
Legal services19$16.5M
Arts and culture group19$2.2M
Reproductive health19$3.4M
Counseling18$754k
Patient services18$2.8M
Gift distribution18$937k
Residential care18$4.4M

Active across many causes in Michigan

FoundationOn listsApplications
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Detroit, MI
65Accepts
Natl Christian Charitable Foundation Inc
Alpharetta, GA
52Accepts
WK Kellogg Foundation
Battle Creek, MI
42Accepts
Dte Energy Foundation
Detroit, MI
32Accepts
The Pfizer Foundation Inc
New York, NY
31Invitation only
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Grand Rapids, MI
31Accepts
Edward Jones Foundation
St Louis, MO
23Invitation only
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Kalamazoo, MI
21Accepts
Consumers Energy Foundation
Jackson, MI
20Accepts
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Flint, MI
20Invitation only
The Skillman Foundation
Detroit, MI
18Accepts
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
17Accepts
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation
Ann Arbor, MI
17Accepts
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
New York, NY
16Invitation only
The Community Foundation of the Holland/zeeland Area Inc
Holland, MI
16Accepts
United Way of South Central Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI
16Accepts
The Ralph C. Wilson JR Foundation
Detroit, MI
16Accepts
The Kresge Foundation
Troy, MI
15Accepts
The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation
Royal Oak, MI
14Accepts
Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc
Grand Haven, MI
14Accepts

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