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Who funds community improvement and capacity building in Michigan: 201 foundations, $66.7 million in grants

201 private foundations paid 696 grants totaling $66,691,254 to community improvement and capacity building nonprofits in Michigan, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is The Kresge Foundation, with $11,793,974 in 31 grants.

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Cause
Community improvement and capacity building
Recipients in
Michigan
Foundations
201
Grants
696
Total granted
$66,691,254

Foundations that funded community improvement and capacity building in Michigan

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI31$11,793,974$5,000,000Foundation for Detroits FutureProject support for the detroit retiree- art trustapps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Family FoundationDetroit, MI12$10,840,827$3,893,568Wayne Metropolitan Community Action AgencyDiscretionary grantsapps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI32$8,959,750$4,000,000Foundation for Detroits FutureJobs and Family Economic Securityapps.irs.gov
The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI16$7,283,117$2,000,000Invest Detroit FoundationStrategic Neighborhood Fund 3apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationNew York, NY17$3,280,000$500,000Develop Detroit IncCore support to promote catalytic neighborhood development by creating sustainable and dynamic communities that foster economic stability and community revitalization in detroitapps.irs.gov
John S and James L Knight FoundationMiami, FL4$2,520,000$1,250,000Develop Detroit IncTo construct eight single-family homes in the north end neighborhood as a proof of concept for urban modular home construction and establish a revolving fund from sale proceeds to build more homes inapps.irs.gov
William Davidson FoundationBirmingham, MI8$2,472,773$750,000Midtown Detroit IncTo support Phase 1 of the Cultural Center Planning Initiativeapps.irs.gov
Whirlpool FoundationBenton Harbor, MI2$1,875,000$1,800,000Cornerstone AllianceEconocmic development grantapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY12$1,826,700$300,000Invest Detroit FoundationIn support of underserved small business expansionapps.irs.gov
Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI9$1,625,000$300,000Midtown Detroit IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI10$1,605,225$1,300,000Uptown Reinvestment Corporation IncTo support the acquisition of property to prevent blight and position the space for future development, contributing to economic development and community revitalization.apps.irs.gov
The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI29$1,398,850$405,000Community Development Advocates of DetroitBuilding neighborhood power through youth and neighborhood voiceapps.irs.gov
Ruth Mott FoundationFlint, MI9$998,600$315,000Urban Renaissance CenterUrc general operating support 2024 - 2025apps.irs.gov
Consumers Energy FoundationJackson, MI26$911,000$125,000Lakeshore Advantage FoundationThe next centerapps.irs.gov
McGregor FundDetroit, MI7$870,000$250,000Keep Growing DetroitGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston FoundationKalamazoo, MI4$700,250$500,000Campaign for Criminal Justice TransparencyGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Irving S Gilmore FoundationKalamazoo, MI7$568,000$350,000Southwest Michigan First CorporationOperational supportapps.irs.gov
Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI23$550,500$150,000Downtown Detroit PartnershipCommunity transformationapps.irs.gov
Song FoundationDenver, CO8$525,000$185,000Detroit Future CityGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Ford PhilanthropyDearborn, MI6$509,525$300,000Accounting Aid SocietyFord community centersapps.irs.gov
The Fred & Barbara Erb Family FoundationRoyal Oak, MI5$466,000$250,000Metropolitan Affairs CoalitionProgram supportapps.irs.gov
The Prudential FoundationNewark, NJ1$400,000$400,000Detroit Development FundTo support detroit development fund's entrepreneurs of color fund project to provide technical assistance and access to capital to entrepreneurs in detroit.apps.irs.gov
Mitchell Kapor FoundationOakland, CA3$285,000$150,000Detroit Future CityTo support the tech tomorrow reportapps.irs.gov
Anna Paulina FoundationFlint, MI2$260,000$150,000Sylvester Broome Empowerment VillageAntidote studio expansionapps.irs.gov
Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation IncSouthfield, MI1$200,000$200,000Connect DetroitBrightmoor youth summer employment and planningapps.irs.gov
Bear Gulch FoundationGreenville, DE1$175,458$175,458Good Grief NetworkGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
The Walters Family FoundationMilford, MI2$155,000$90,000Lean Rocket LabWff funding will help remove common barriers to innovation by providing a collaborative workspace full of high energy entrepreneurs, advanced educational programming, helpful business resources, and aapps.irs.gov
Pathways FoundationFarmington Hills, MI1$150,000$150,000Keep Growing DetroitGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Ally Charitable FoundationCharlotte, NC3$145,000$100,000Invest Detroit FoundationStrategic neighborhood fund 3apps.irs.gov
Stolte Family FoundationSeattle, WA1$140,000$140,000Citizens Utility Board of MichiganFunding for general charitable operationsapps.irs.gov
Dow Company FoundationMidland, MI1$120,000$120,000Midland Business AllianceCommunity wellbeingapps.irs.gov
Frey FoundationGrand Rapids, MI4$107,500$75,000Downtown Grand Rapids IncBuilding organizational capacity and infrastructure (2024 renewal)apps.irs.gov
Harry A and Margaret D Towsley FoundationAnn Arbor, MI3$105,000$50,000211 Northeast MichiganProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Adient Foundation IncEagan, MN1$100,000$100,000Detroit Regional Chamber FoundationGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Harding FoundationFlint, MI2$100,000$75,000Uptown Reinvestment CorporationSmall businesses fundapps.irs.gov
The George G FundNew York, NY1$100,000$100,000Mackinac AssociatesGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Lourie Foundation IncWest Palm Beach, FL1$100,000$100,000Utopia FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Meijer FoundationGrand Rapids, MI1$100,000$100,000Amplify GRCapital campaignapps.irs.gov
Tosa FoundationPortola Valley, CA1$100,000$100,000Plymouth Rotary FoundationInternationalapps.irs.gov
American Electric Power FoundationWilmington, DE6$85,500$35,000Michigan Economic Development Foundation2025 General Operationsapps.irs.gov
Steelcase FoundationGrand Rapids, MI3$85,000$50,000Steepletown Neighborhood Services IncProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Mullick FoundationSaline, MI2$79,467$54,467Saline Rotary FoundationGeneral support and donation for mullick challenge eventapps.irs.gov
Bill Nygren FoundationChicago, IL1$75,000$75,000Emerge Innovation HubUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Degroot Family FoundationWatervliet, MI1$75,000$75,000Cornerstone AllianceOngoing economic developmentapps.irs.gov
Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden FundGrosse Pointe, MI2$75,000$50,000Accounting Aid SocietyUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
William and Karen Dobbins Family FoundationAlbion, MI2$69,500$67,500Albion Community FoundationEnhancing community lifeapps.irs.gov
David and Barbara Whitwam FoundationChicago, IL2$55,000$50,000Silver Beach ShadowlandGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Aceso Foundation IncBloomington, IN1$50,000$50,000Keep Growing DetroitCharitableapps.irs.gov
Ethel and James Flinn FoundationDetroit, MI1$50,000$50,000Downtown Detroit Partnership IncTo connect individuals with mental health challenges and substance abuse disorder in downtown detroit to services provided by the continuum of care network.apps.irs.gov
Flagstar Foundation IncTroy, MI1$50,000$50,000Accounting Aid SocietyVolunteer income tax assistanceapps.irs.gov
Milner Hotels FoundationBirmingham, MI1$50,000$50,000Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund DetroitGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Monroe-Brown FoundationKalamazoo, MI1$50,000$50,000Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy CoalitionGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Eisner Foundation IncBeverly Hills, CA1$50,000$50,000Perfect PairGeneralapps.irs.gov
The Patrice K Aaron Family FoundationAnn Arbor, MI1$50,000$50,000Center for Community Based EnterpriseSupport for organizational activitiesapps.irs.gov
Enna FoundationKalamazoo, MI2$42,000$32,000Building Blocks of KalamazooGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Bartsch Memorial Trust XXXXX9004Chicago, IL1$40,000$40,000Optimist Club Foundation of Clarkston MichiganGeneralapps.irs.gov
Needmor Fund for Social JusticePerrysburg, OH1$40,000$40,000Michigan Faith in ActionGeneral operating support to bring people of faith, institutions and organizations together to build community and address the root causes of poverty, violence and divisionapps.irs.gov
Oliver Dewey Marcks FoundationWarren, MI1$40,000$40,000Old Newsboys' Goodfellow Fund DetroitGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Jim Gilmore Jr FoundationKalamazoo, MI3$38,000$30,000Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy CoalitionCapitalapps.irs.gov
The Seabury FoundationChicago, IL1$32,000$32,000Grow BenzieGeneral operating, college and career readiness for allapps.irs.gov
Andrew and Gladys Van Noord FoundationGrand Rapids, MI1$30,000$30,000African Angel AllianceGeneral fundingapps.irs.gov
Boundless Futures FoundationTraverse City, MI1$30,000$30,000Traverse Connect FoundationScholarships for women participating in the Women's Leadership Cohort, Women's Leadership Roundtable, and the Community Mentoring Program.apps.irs.gov
Daniel & Pamella Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI1$30,000$30,000Downtown Grand Rapids IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Dick and Betsy Devos Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI1$30,000$30,000Endeavor DetroitGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Dorothy U Dalton Foundation IncKalamazoo, MI3$30,000$15,000Edison Neighborhood AssociationEdison neighborhood association for the edison neighborhood associations programs, projects, and servicesapps.irs.gov
Marvin and Rosalie Okun FoundationKalamazoo, MI3$30,000$12,000Building Blocks of KalamazooCharitableapps.irs.gov
Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish FoundationKalamazoo, MI3$30,000$15,000Building Blocks of KalamazooGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Triford FoundationSterling Heights, MI2$30,000$19,500Harbor Hall FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Americana FoundationNovi, MI1$25,000$25,000Keep Growing DetroitOrganic farmer training scholarship programapps.irs.gov
Douglas & Maria Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI1$25,000$25,000Downtown Grand Rapids IncProject/program - artprizeapps.irs.gov
Kenneth & Harle Montgomery FoundationChicago, IL1$25,000$25,000Utopia Foundation IncEducationalapps.irs.gov
Republic Services Charitable FoundationPhoenix, AZ1$25,000$25,000Georgia Street Community Collective IncNeighborhood revitalizationapps.irs.gov
The Lozick Family FoundationPepper Pike, OH1$25,000$25,000Society of Manufacturing EngineersGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Harold and Grace Upjohn FoundationKalamazoo, MI3$21,000$9,000Building Blocks of KalamazooCommunity enhancement project fundingapps.irs.gov
The Burdick-Thorne FoundationKalamazoo, MI2$20,500$20,000Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy CoalitionInspire access to arts & innovation capital campaignapps.irs.gov
John and Judy Spoelhof FoundationHolland, MI1$20,000$20,000HomecorGeneral Operationsapps.irs.gov
The Whiting FoundationGrand Blanc, MI1$20,000$20,000Urban Renaissance CenterSee note 2apps.irs.gov
The Young FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI1$20,000$20,000Micah 6 CommunityCharitableapps.irs.gov
Trust Uw Helen F Kimball-The Moses Kimball Fund for Promotion of Good CitizenshipBoston, MA1$20,000$20,000Building Blocks of KalamazooBlock action group programapps.irs.gov
Wells Fargo FoundationMinneapolis, MN1$20,000$20,000Jefferson East IncJefferson East Resilient Housing Programapps.irs.gov
Lynn & Paul Alandt FoundationDetroit, MI2$19,000$18,000Grosse Pointe Chamber FoundationProgram servicesapps.irs.gov
Richard and Jane Manoogian FoundationDearborn, MI3$18,310$8,000Grosse Pointe Chamber FoundationCharitable - operating fundapps.irs.gov
Earth Rising FoundationWilmington, DE1$17,000$17,000Keep Growing DetroitDetroit Black Farmers Land Fundapps.irs.gov
Robert F Beard Charitable Foundat'nAda, MI1$16,000$16,000Eden Gardens Community AssociationUnrestricted giftapps.irs.gov
Orsa FoundationPlymouth, MI1$15,000$15,000Community Development Advocates of DetroitProgram support for rebuilding home togetherapps.irs.gov
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation IncWorcester, MA1$15,000$15,000Center for Success NetworkCharitable Contributionapps.irs.gov
The James B & Eileen M Kelly Foundation IncTraverse City, MI1$15,000$15,000Grow Benzie IncGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
The Shine FoundationZeeland, MI1$15,000$15,000Urban Core CollectiveUnrestricted grant to general fundapps.irs.gov
The Sievert Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$15,000$15,000Christian Business Round Table IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Carlson Family FoundationChapel Hill, NC1$12,000$12,000Keep Growing DetroitMajor grantapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA175$10,596$456Share A SmileGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Aptiv Foundation IncTroy, MI1$10,000$10,000Detroit Hispanic Development CorpHispanic community and education support in detroitapps.irs.gov
Avery Dennison FoundationAzusa, CA1$10,000$10,000Brilliant CitiesGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Colucci Family FoundationTroy, MI1$10,000$10,000Global DetroitEconomic immigrant inclusionapps.irs.gov
Drsamuel Shaheen Family FoundationSaginaw, MI1$10,000$10,000Bay Future IncContributionapps.irs.gov
Foundation 3311 IncVero Beach, FL1$10,000$10,000Harbor Hall FoundationBuilding campaignapps.irs.gov
Green Brick Foundation IncTraverse City, MI1$10,000$10,000Peninsula HousingGeneral operationapps.irs.gov
Harold and Penny B Blumenstein Foundation CorporationBingham Farms, MI1$10,000$10,000Michigan Israel Business AcceleratorUnrestricted charitable giftapps.irs.gov
JD Finish Line Foundation IncIndianapolis, IN1$10,000$10,000We HoopSafe Communitiesapps.irs.gov
John Michael Jeffers Memorial FundColumbus, OH1$10,000$10,000Bay Future IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Margaret Dunning FoundationTraverse City, MI1$10,000$10,000Community Housing NetworkBasic needs for families with unstable housing in out-wayne countyapps.irs.gov
Peck Foundation IncBirmingham, MI1$10,000$10,000Hope Village RevitalizationGeneral operating fundapps.irs.gov
The June & Cecil McDole FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI1$10,000$10,000Hostel DetroitGeneral charitable purposesapps.irs.gov
The Richard M Schulze Family FoundationMinneapolis, MN2$10,000$5,000Community Foundation for Oceana CountyHuman servicesapps.irs.gov
The Schooner FoundationBoston, MA1$10,000$10,000Utopia Foundation IncButterfly Home Nepalapps.irs.gov
Zlotoff Generations FundBirmingham, MI1$10,000$10,000Michigan Israel Business AcceleratorCharitable grant to qualified charityapps.irs.gov
The Cassie Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$9,820$9,820Grosse Pointe Chamber FoundationGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Orville & Helaine Lutz Memorial TrustColumbus, OH1$8,500$8,500Pride in Saginaw IncGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Mary Thompson FoundationSt Clair Shores, MI1$8,000$8,000Accounting Aid SocietyGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Edsel & Eleanor Ford HouseGrosse Pointe Shores, MI3$7,250$4,600Grosse Pointe Chamber FoundationSponsorshipapps.irs.gov
H P & Genevieve Connable FundKalamazoo, MI2$7,000$5,000Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy CoalitionInspire access to arts & innovation capital campaignapps.irs.gov
The Missad FoundationNaples, FL3$7,000$5,000Mona Lake Improvement AssociationSupport surrounding communitiesapps.irs.gov
Flowers for Dreams FoundationChicago, IL1$6,472$6,472Keep Growing DetroitGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Shumaker Family FoundationDetroit, MI1$6,000$6,000Grosse Pointe Chamber FoundationGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Stricof Family FoundationAnn Arbor, MI2$6,000$3,500African Angel AllianceHumanitarian charityapps.irs.gov
Douglas & Sandra Dekock Family FounHolland, MI1$5,000$5,000Neighbors PlusService organizationapps.irs.gov
Henry E & Consuelo S Wenger Foundation IncWhite Lake, MI1$5,000$5,000Harbor Hall FoundationProvide healthalternative treataddictionapps.irs.gov
JDM Foundation IncBurbank, CA1$5,000$5,000Mission OaklandPublic supportapps.irs.gov
Louisiana-Pacific FoundationNashville, TN1$5,000$5,000Yooper YouthGeneralapps.irs.gov
Mary and George Herbert Zimmerman Foundation (att Joan C Skrzyniarz)Troy, MI1$5,000$5,000Belle Isle ConservancyCharitableapps.irs.gov
Meyer Family FoundationFlint, MI1$5,000$5,000Junior League of FlintTransform the lives of women and children by promoting volunteerism and educationapps.irs.gov
North and Florence Stockton Charitable FDNSouthfield, MI1$5,000$5,000Belding Area Community FundGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Perrigo Company Charitable FoundationAllegan, MI1$5,000$5,000People Helping People of PullmanGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Soave Foundation Michigan Ag File Number CS/CT 51750Detroit, MI1$5,000$5,000Grosse Pointe Chamber FoundationArtisticapps.irs.gov
The David and Carol Van Andel Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI1$5,000$5,000West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of CommerceCommunity developmentapps.irs.gov
The Fletcher FoundationKalamazoo, MI1$5,000$5,000Building Blocks of KalamazooOperating supportapps.irs.gov
The S L Hickman Family FoundationShaker Heights, OH1$5,000$5,000Adrian Kiwanis FoundationOperatingapps.irs.gov
The Santreece FoundationGrosse Point, MI1$5,000$5,000Belle Isle ConservancyEnvironmental protectionapps.irs.gov
The Susan Sarandon Charitable FoundationLancaster, PA1$5,000$5,000Utopia FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Wana Brands FoundationBoulder, CO1$5,000$5,000Downtown Detroit PartnershipGeneral Operatingapps.irs.gov
The Williamson Foundation IncLinden, MI1$5,000$5,000The Junior League of FlintGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Tri-Star Charitable FoundationSaginaw, MI1$5,000$5,000Victorious Community DevelopmentAfter school educational developmentapps.irs.gov
William and Carla Haney Family Foundation IncMarco Island, FL1$5,000$5,000Edpa Foundation IncTo support the organization's exempt purpose.apps.irs.gov
Young Woman's Home Association of Detroit MichiganGrosse Pointe Farms, MI1$5,000$5,000Community Housing NetworkThriving familiesapps.irs.gov
Allegis Group Foundation IncHanover, MD1$4,750$4,750Detroit Regional LGBT Chamber FundGeneral useapps.irs.gov
Weinlander Fitzhugh Foundation IncBay City, MI2$4,200$3,700Bay FutureGeneral operating fund - economic developmentapps.irs.gov
Bierlein Companies FoundationMidland, MI3$4,000$2,000Midland Business Alliance FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
The Newman Family FoundationTroy, MI1$4,000$4,000Global DetroitGeneralapps.irs.gov
Huff Family Liquidating FoundationKalamazoo, MI1$3,500$3,500Southwest Michigan FirstOperationsapps.irs.gov
Miller-Davis FoundationKalamazoo, MI2$3,500$3,000Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy CoalitionGeneral Fundapps.irs.gov
The Scripps Howard FoundationCincinnati, OH3$3,350$1,750Old Newsboys Goodfellow Fund of DetroitCommunity Market Grantapps.irs.gov
The Mercantile Bank FoundationGrand Rapids, MI4$3,250$1,500Ionia County Economic AllianceMi pitch 2025 sponsorship - general supportapps.irs.gov
Alben F & Clara G Bates FoundationElmhurst, IL1$3,000$3,000Keep Growing DetroitUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Ben & Jerry's Foundation IncSouth Burlington, VT2$3,000$2,000Good Grief NetworkGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Eugene Applebaum Family FoundationBirmingham, MI1$3,000$3,000Belle Isle ConservancyEducation & researchapps.irs.gov
Chrysalis Ventures FoundationSan Diego, CA1$2,500$2,500Bay View Association of the United Methodist ChurchGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Farmer Family FoundationCincinnati, OH1$2,500$2,500Harbor Hall FoundationExempt purpose of organizationapps.irs.gov
John A & Marlene L Boll FoundationSt Clair Shores, MI2$2,500$1,500Grosse Pointe Chamber FoundationTo provide leadership & services to enhance the quality of life for those who live & work in the grosse pointe communitiesapps.irs.gov
The Union Home Foundation IncStrongsville, OH1$2,500$2,500Detroit Land Bank Community Development CorporationTo support the organization's mission of serving the people of the city of detroit, michigan through the advancement of economic welfareapps.irs.gov
Stephen and Valerie Spoelhof FoundationHolland, MI1$2,025$2,025HomecorGeneral operationapps.irs.gov
Jim and Ginger Jurries FoundationHolland, MI1$2,000$2,000HomecorOperationsapps.irs.gov
Joe & Pamela Kay FoundationRochester, MI1$2,000$2,000Mission OaklandFor deputy recklingapps.irs.gov
MPS FoundationBirmingham, MI1$2,000$2,000Harbor Hall FoundationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
Mike and Sharon Seelye Family FoundationKalamazoo, MI1$2,000$2,000Junior League of KalamazooGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Morley FoundationSaginaw, MI1$2,000$2,000Pride in Saginaw IncArtsapps.irs.gov
Peregrine-Huff FoundationKalamazoo, MI1$2,000$2,000Kalamazoo in BloomFlower installation bronson parkapps.irs.gov
Richard R Dossin Family FoundationGrosse Pointe Shores, MI1$2,000$2,000Belle Isle ConservancyGeneral purposesapps.irs.gov
The F&V FoundationGrand Rapids, MI1$2,000$2,000The Right Place FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The J Paul Getty TrustLos Angeles, CA1$2,000$2,000Mackinac AssociatesEmployee - arts and educational programapps.irs.gov
Wilkinson FoundationChelsea, MI1$2,000$2,000Belle Isle ConservancyEnvironemntapps.irs.gov
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO5$1,725$500Friends of Fowlerville RotaryCommunity improvement, capacity buildingapps.irs.gov
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY4$1,675$1,500Kalamazoo in Bloom IncMatching giftsapps.irs.gov
Craig and Wendy Spoelhof FoundationHolland, MI1$1,500$1,500HomecorGeneral operationapps.irs.gov
Intact Charitable Trust USAPlymouth, MN1$1,500$1,500Agr GivesDonationapps.irs.gov
Miller FoundationBattle Creek, MI2$1,500$1,000Battle Creek UnlimitedCommunity supportapps.irs.gov
Fabiano FoundationBay City, MI1$1,000$1,000Harbor Hall FoundationCharitableapps.irs.gov
Fawcett Family FoundationRockford, MI1$1,000$1,000Amplify GRGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Havirmill FoundationKalamazoo, MI1$1,000$1,000Kalamazoo Rotary Club CharitiesCharitableapps.irs.gov
Joseph B Cejka and Florence V Cejka Foundation IncOrchard Lake, MI1$1,000$1,000Micah 6 CommunityCommunity programapps.irs.gov
Khan Family FoundationDearborn, MI1$1,000$1,000Dearborn Rotary FoundationGeneral purposr contributionapps.irs.gov
Lenfestey Family Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI1$1,000$1,000Mackinac AssociatesGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Michigan First Foundation IncLathrup Village, MI1$1,000$1,000Detroit Hispanic Development CorporationCommunity support - builds and develops strengths/potentials of residents primarily of sw detroit in a culturally appropriate way, to overcome employment, education and healthy lifestyle barriers.apps.irs.gov
Steven and Kathryn Bandstra FoundationNorton Shores, MI1$1,000$1,000Mona Lake Improvement AssociationGeneralapps.irs.gov
Stockbridge FoundationOrchard Lake, MI1$1,000$1,000Common Word Alliance IncCommunity improvement activitiesapps.irs.gov
The Crary FoundationCorona Del Mar, CA1$1,000$1,000Mackinac AssociatesUnrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Tapestry Foundation IncNew York, NY1$1,000$1,0001 Michigan for the Global Majority IncEmployee matching program - further 501(c)(3) charitable purposeapps.irs.gov
The Tromble Family FoundationPort Charlotte, FL1$1,000$1,000Mackinac AssociatesGeneralapps.irs.gov
William & Martha Ford FundDetroit, MI1$1,000$1,000Belle Isle ConservancyProgram servicesapps.irs.gov
Woodford FoundationColorado Springs, CO1$1,000$1,000Center for Economic AccountabilityGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Amica Companies FoundationLincoln, RI1$875$875Kiwanis Club of Ann ArborGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Charles F Yeager Foundation IncTroy, MI1$700$700Rochester Regional Chamber FoundationProvide leadership and resources to advance community developmentapps.irs.gov
Affordable Housing Management FoundationHarbor Springs, MI1$500$500Harbor Springs Chamber of CommerceCommunity serviceapps.irs.gov
Chris and Michelle Peyerk FoundationShelby Township, MI1$500$500For Michigans FutureTo provide support for the organization's mission.apps.irs.gov
John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI1$500$500Kalamazoo in Bloom IncGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Allkins Family FoundationPortage, MI1$500$500Junior League of KalamazooGeneral Fundapps.irs.gov
The Chelsea Health and Wellness FoundationChelsea, MI1$500$500Stockbridge Area Chamber of CommerceGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The FB Heron FoundationNew Haven, CT1$500$500Keweenaw Economic Development AllianceGeneral Supportapps.irs.gov
The Meyers Mueller Family FoundationGlen Arbor, MI1$500$500Grow BenzieUnrestricted contributionapps.irs.gov
The Trumley Family FoundationOkemos, MI1$500$500Siren Eaton ShelterCharityapps.irs.gov
The WM M & A Cafaro Family FoundationNiles, OH1$500$500Monroe County Business AllianceGeneral purposeapps.irs.gov
Marie Crowley FoundationSaranac, MI1$450$450Saranac Community AssociationGen charitableapps.irs.gov
South Channel FoundationAnthem, AZ1$250$250SS Downtown IncWater conservationapps.irs.gov
Fratcher FoundationPittsburgh, PA1$200$200Lansing Old Newsboys AssociationShoe driveapps.irs.gov
The Serra FoundationFenton, MI1$200$200Kiwanis Health Camp FoundationGeneral Useapps.irs.gov
S Gary Spicer Sr FoundationGrosse Pointe, MI1$150$150Belle Isle ConservancyGeneral support.apps.irs.gov
Barry-Bashur FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI1$100$100The Community House FoundationGeneral Welfareapps.irs.gov
Random Acts of Humach FoundationDubuque, IA1$100$100Siren-Eaton ShelterCommunity outreachapps.irs.gov
St Clair Charitable TrustGrosse Pointe, MI1$100$100Moross Greenway ProjectGeneral charitableapps.irs.gov
The Hawthorne Family FoundationBoca Grande, FL1$100$100Platte Lake Improvement AssociationEnvironmentalapps.irs.gov
Trittschuh Family Charitable FoundationKalamazoo, MI1$50$50Kalamazoo in BloomGeneral & unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX1$40$40Micah 6 CommunityDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."apps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
The Kresge FoundationFoundation for Detroits FutureDetroit, MIProject support for the detroit retiree- art trust$5,000,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationFoundation for Detroits FutureDetroit, MIJobs and Family Economic Security$4,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Family FoundationWayne Metropolitan Community Action AgencyDetroit, MIDiscretionary grants$3,893,568apps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Family FoundationDowntown Detroit PartnershipDetroit, MIPublic spaces$2,502,480apps.irs.gov
The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationInvest Detroit FoundationDetroit, MIStrategic Neighborhood Fund 3$2,000,000apps.irs.gov
Whirlpool FoundationCornerstone AllianceBenton Harbor, MIEconocmic development grant$1,800,000apps.irs.gov
The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationPedals MichiganDetroit, MIPEDALS Michigan Expansion$1,639,270apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationDetroit Future CityDetroit, MIProject support grant to support its land use and sustainability, community and economic development, community engagement, and research initiatives and expand team capacity.$1,400,000apps.irs.gov
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationUptown Reinvestment Corporation IncFlint, MITo support the acquisition of property to prevent blight and position the space for future development, contributing to economic development and community revitalization.$1,300,000apps.irs.gov
John S and James L Knight FoundationDevelop Detroit IncDetroit, MITo construct eight single-family homes in the north end neighborhood as a proof of concept for urban modular home construction and establish a revolving fund from sale proceeds to build more homes in$1,250,000apps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Family FoundationNorth Corktown Neighborhood AssociationDetroit, MIPublic spaces$1,225,570apps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Family FoundationDetroit Development FundDetroit, MIDiscretionary grants$1,010,131apps.irs.gov
The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit Regional Partnership FoundationDetroit, MIDetroit Regional Partnership Foundation general operations support.$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationInvest Detroit FoundationDetroit, MIAdvancing Inclusive High-Growth Entrepreneurship$1,000,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek Unlimited IncBattle Creek, MIJobs and Family Economic Security$800,000apps.irs.gov
William Davidson FoundationMidtown Detroit IncDetroit, MITo support Phase 1 of the Cultural Center Planning Initiative$750,000apps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Family FoundationVenture for AmericaDetroit, MINext generation models$750,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationInvest Detroit FoundationDetroit, MIProject support grant for the second round of funding for the detroit strategic neighborhood fund$620,000apps.irs.gov
The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit Regional Chamber FoundationDetroit, MID3C3 Implementation Phase I$600,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationDetroit Future CityDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$560,000apps.irs.gov
The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston FoundationCampaign for Criminal Justice TransparencyKalamazoo, MIGeneral operating support$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationDevelop Detroit IncDetroit, MICore support to promote catalytic neighborhood development by creating sustainable and dynamic communities that foster economic stability and community revitalization in detroit$500,000apps.irs.gov
William Davidson FoundationMicah 6 CommunityPontiac, MITo support the renovation of the vacant Webster Elementary School in Pontiac into a neighborhood community center$500,000apps.irs.gov
John S and James L Knight FoundationMichigan Central Center for Mobility and SocietyDetroit, MITo support the creation of michigan central's art + technology program.$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationMichigan Central Center for Mobility and SocietyDetroit, MIPlanning grant to support a fellowship to lead a collaboration among michigan central, the creative class group, and detroit future city$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationMichigan Central Center for Mobility and SocietyDetroit, MIGeneral support$500,000apps.irs.gov
John S and James L Knight FoundationMidtown Detroit IncDetroit, MITo implement the next phase of the detroit cultural center initiative, focusing on the expansion of public wi-fi coverage and related technology as well as a pilot of an outdoor performance space.$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationMidtown Detroit IncDetroit, MIProject support to midtown detroit inc$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationWayne Metropolitan Community Action AgencyDetroit, MIFor the detroit residents first fund, a collaborative that supports the capacity of community-based organizations to strengthen leadership skills and increase civic participation to inform the future$500,000apps.irs.gov
The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationMicah 6 CommunityPontiac, MIWebster Community Center$457,747apps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Family FoundationBuild InstituteDetroit, MIArts & culture$457,500apps.irs.gov
William Davidson FoundationDowntown Detroit Partnership IncDetroit, MITo support Campus Martius Park upgrades and to support DDP's coordination efforts for major events in 2024$450,000apps.irs.gov
The Skillman FoundationCommunity Development Advocates of DetroitDetroit, MIBuilding neighborhood power through youth and neighborhood voice$405,000apps.irs.gov
The Prudential FoundationDetroit Development FundDetroit, MITo support detroit development fund's entrepreneurs of color fund project to provide technical assistance and access to capital to entrepreneurs in detroit.$400,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationDetroit Regional Chamber Foundation IncDetroit, MIProject support for the coordination of detroit's higher education ecosystem to reach 60% degree attainment by 2030$360,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationLive6 AllianceDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$350,000apps.irs.gov
Irving S Gilmore FoundationSouthwest Michigan First CorporationKalamazoo, MIOperational support$350,000apps.irs.gov
Ruth Mott FoundationUrban Renaissance CenterFlint, MIUrc general operating support 2024 - 2025$315,000apps.irs.gov
Ford PhilanthropyAccounting Aid SocietyDetroit, MIFord community centers$300,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationCongress of CommunitiesDetroit, MIEarly Care and Education$300,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationInvest Detroit FoundationDetroit, MIIn support of underserved small business expansion$300,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationInvest Detroit FoundationDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$300,000apps.irs.gov
Hudson-Webber FoundationMidtown Detroit IncDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$300,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationMidtown Detroit IncDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$300,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationStart Garden LLCGrand Rapids, MIJobs and Family Economic Security$275,000apps.irs.gov
John S and James L Knight FoundationDowntown Detroit Partnership IncDetroit, MITo enhance the accessibility, inclusivity and design of downtown detroits public spaces.$270,000apps.irs.gov
William Davidson FoundationEndeavor DetroitDetroit, MIFor general operating support and for a matching grant to support fundraising efforts$252,773apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationAccounting Aid SocietyDetroit, MIIn support of underserved small business expansion$250,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationConnect DetroitDetroit, MIIn support of creating economic mobility and career pathways$250,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationDetroit Development FundDetroit, MIIn support of underserved small business expansion$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Family FoundationDetroit Future CityDetroit, MIArts & culture$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationDetroit Hispanic Development CorporationDetroit, MIGeneral support$250,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationDetroit Regional Partnership FoundationDetroit, MIJobs and Family Economic Security$250,000apps.irs.gov
Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit Regional Partnership FoundationDetroit, MIGeneral operations to support inclusive economic growth for all in the detroit region$250,000apps.irs.gov
William Davidson FoundationDetroit Regional Partnership FoundationDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Family FoundationE Warren Development CorpDetroit, MIArts & culture$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationEndeavor DetroitDetroit, MIHigh-Growth Entrepreneur Search, Selection and Cultivation in SE MI$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationInvest Detroit FoundationDetroit, MIGeneral support$250,000apps.irs.gov
McGregor FundKeep Growing DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral Operations$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Fred & Barbara Erb Family FoundationMetropolitan Affairs CoalitionDetroit, MIProgram support$250,000apps.irs.gov
McGregor FundNon-Profit Enterprise at Work IncAnn Arbor, MIGeneral Operations$250,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationProsperus Detroit Micro LendingDetroit, MIIn support of underserved small business expansion$250,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationRebrand Cities ProjectBirmingham, MIIn support of underserved small business expansion$250,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationWayne Metropolitan Community Action AgencyDetroit, MIPromise of an Equitable Future$250,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationWayne Metropolitan Community Action AgencyDetroit, MIEarly Care and Education$250,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationUrban Core CollectiveGrand Rapids, MIPromise of an Equitable Future$226,000apps.irs.gov
Hudson-Webber FoundationCommunity Development Advocates of DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$225,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationCongress of CommunitiesDetroit, MIEarly Care and Education$225,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationNorthend Christian Community Development CorporationDetroit, MIJobs and Family Economic Security$225,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationDetroit Hispanic Development CorporationDetroit, MIEarly Care and Education$215,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationSteepletown Neighborhood ServicesGrand Rapids, MIEarly Care and Education$210,000apps.irs.gov
The Gilbert Family FoundationConnect DetroitDetroit, MIDiscretionary grants$203,000apps.irs.gov
Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation IncConnect DetroitDetroit, MIBrightmoor youth summer employment and planning$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationDevelop Detroit IncDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$200,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationHumans First DetroitDetroit, MIPromise of an Equitable Future$200,000apps.irs.gov
Hudson-Webber FoundationInvest Detroit FoundationDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationMidtown Detroit IncDetroit, MIGeneral support$200,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationProsperus Detroit Micro LendingDetroit, MIJobs and Family Economic Security$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationProsperus Detroit Micro LendingDetroit, MIAffordable & Accessible Microloan Capital for LMI Business Owners$200,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationSouthwest Michigan First CorporationKalamazoo, MIJobs and Family Economic Security$200,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationThe Michigan Womens FoundationDetroit, MIEarly Care and Education$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationCommunity Development Advocates of DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral support$190,000apps.irs.gov
The Ford FoundationJefferson East IncDetroit, MIGeneral support$190,000apps.irs.gov
Song FoundationDetroit Future CityDetroit, MIGeneral purpose$185,000apps.irs.gov
The Kresge FoundationDowntown Detroit Partnership IncDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$183,333apps.irs.gov
Bear Gulch FoundationGood Grief NetworkLansing, MIGeneral operations$175,458apps.irs.gov
William Davidson FoundationBelle Isle ConservancyDetroit, MITo support a sustainability study for the Belle Isle Aquarium and for general operating support$175,000apps.irs.gov
The Skillman FoundationCongress of CommunitiesDetroit, MICoc youth programming$152,500apps.irs.gov
The Skillman FoundationDetroit Hispanic Development CorporationDetroit, MIPoder - neighborhood power building$152,500apps.irs.gov
Hudson-Webber FoundationBelle Isle ConservancyDetroit, MIGeneral operating support$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston FoundationBuilding Blocks of KalamazooKalamazoo, MIWellness support$150,000apps.irs.gov
WK Kellogg FoundationCommunity Economic Development Association of MichiganLansing, MIJobs and Family Economic Security$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Skillman FoundationDetroit Future CityDetroit, MIEducational gains for detroit's future$150,000apps.irs.gov
Mitchell Kapor FoundationDetroit Future CityDetroit, MITo support the tech tomorrow report$150,000apps.irs.gov
Ford PhilanthropyDetroit Regional Chamber Foundation IncDetroit, MIOther services$150,000apps.irs.gov
The Skillman FoundationDetroit Regional Chamber Foundation IncDetroit, MISupport for economic equity and inclusion work and detroit drives degrees$150,000apps.irs.gov
Hudson-Webber FoundationDevelop Detroit IncDetroit, MIGeneral operating support for affordable housing and community development$150,000apps.irs.gov
Dte Energy FoundationDowntown Detroit PartnershipDetroit, MICommunity transformation$150,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationInvest Detroit FoundationDetroit, MIIn support of underserved small business expansion$150,000apps.irs.gov
Pathways FoundationKeep Growing DetroitDetroit, MIGeneral fund$150,000apps.irs.gov

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