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Who funds medical research in Michigan: 42 foundations, $1.1 million in grants
42 private foundations paid 77 grants totaling $1,136,214 to medical research nonprofits in Michigan, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Cascade Hemophilia Consortium, with $493,990 in 1 grant.
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- Cause
- Medical research
- Recipients in
- Michigan
- Foundations
- 42
- Grants
- 77
- Total granted
- $1,136,214
Foundations that funded medical research in Michigan
Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants | Total | Largest grant | Largest grant to | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Hemophilia Consortium | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $493,990 | $493,990 | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Support for medical services for persons with hemophilia and related bleeding disorders | apps.irs.gov |
| The Meijer Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 2 | $220,000 | $215,000 | Van Andel Research Institute | Project/program support | apps.irs.gov |
| Molinello Family Foundation | Berkley, MI | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Research and healthcare support for those with cancer | apps.irs.gov |
| The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $61,430 | $61,430 | Van Andel Research Institute | Health & well-being | apps.irs.gov |
| Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $60,000 | $60,000 | Van Andel Research Institute | Project/program support. | apps.irs.gov |
| Gates Foundation | Seattle, WA | 1 | $46,575 | $46,575 | American Society for Virology Inc | Enterics, diagnostics, genomics & epidemiology; pneumonia & pandemic preparedness; vaccine development | apps.irs.gov |
| Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation | Ada, MI | 1 | $23,000 | $23,000 | Van Andel Research Institute | Health & human services | apps.irs.gov |
| Ramser-Morgan Foundation | Dearborn, MI | 1 | $21,000 | $21,000 | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| The Seligman Family Foundation | Southfield, MI | 1 | $19,495 | $19,495 | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Charitable without restrictions | apps.irs.gov |
| Eunice & Milton H Ring Charitable Foundation | Franklin, MI | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Medical research | apps.irs.gov |
| Fannie Kraft Foundation | Troy, MI | 1 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | To make distributions to various tax exempt institutions which are selected for educational, medical or humanitarian directed activities. | apps.irs.gov |
| Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Van Andel Research Institute | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Foundation for Vision Research | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation | Warren, MI | 1 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | General operating support | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Seattle, WA | 33 | $9,033 | $2,146 | Amyloidosis Foundation | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Jane and Frances Stein Foundation | Morristown, NJ | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Amyloidosis Foundation | General | apps.irs.gov |
| Adient Foundation Inc | Eagan, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Fox in the D | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| Djiounas Family Foundation | Manchester, CT | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation | Unrestricted operating | apps.irs.gov |
| The Alvin L Glick Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Kellen McCord Memorial Charity | General operating | apps.irs.gov |
| William T and Frances A Little Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Van Andel Research Institute | Cancer/Parkinson's Research | apps.irs.gov |
| Norman I & Sandra Rich Family Charitable Foundation | Davenport, IA | 1 | $4,333 | $4,333 | Tough Genes | General operating expenses | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ravitz Foundation | Farmington Hills, MI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Love Team Tessa | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Buist Foundation | Byron Center, MI | 1 | $2,698 | $2,698 | Hunt for A Cure | Cystic fibrosis awareness | apps.irs.gov |
| Lloyd Family Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Amyloidosis Foundation | Donation | apps.irs.gov |
| Newton Family Fund | Jackson, WY | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Amyloidosis Foundation | Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc | Royal Oak, MI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Love Team Tessa | General purposes | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 2 | $1,020 | $1,000 | Kennedy S Village Inc | Matching contribution (general operating support) | apps.irs.gov |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation Inc | Matching gifts | apps.irs.gov |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | Kansas City, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Van Andel Research Institute | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | apps.irs.gov |
| Gerson Family Foundation | Troy, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Festival of Trees | General support | apps.irs.gov |
| Harmony Fund Inc | Warren, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Amyloidosis Foundation | Medical service | apps.irs.gov |
| Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Kids Without Cancer | Operations | apps.irs.gov |
| The Baltimore Family Fund | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | American Society for Virology Inc | General & Unrestricted | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $730 | $530 | Amyloidosis Foundation | Matching gifts | apps.irs.gov |
| The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family Foundation | Shelby Township, MI | 1 | $700 | $700 | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Amyloidosis Foundation | Health and human services | apps.irs.gov |
| Modestus Bauer Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Amyloidosis Foundation | General charitable use | apps.irs.gov |
| The Barbara Silver Levin Foundation Inc | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $250 | $250 | Amyloidosis Foundation | Charitable | apps.irs.gov |
| Carole and Doug Maibach Family Foundation Inc | Parrish, FL | 1 | $190 | $190 | Fox in the D | General welfare | apps.irs.gov |
| S Gary Spicer Sr Foundation | Grosse Pointe, MI | 1 | $150 | $150 | Kids Without Cancer | General support. | apps.irs.gov |
| The Barry H Tigay Family Foundation | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 1 | $70 | $70 | Sky Foundation | Medical | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $50 | $50 | Van Andel Research Institute | Medical research | apps.irs.gov |
Largest grants
| Foundation | Recipient | Recipient location | Purpose | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascade Hemophilia Consortium | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit, MI | Support for medical services for persons with hemophilia and related bleeding disorders | $493,990 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Meijer Foundation | Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/program support | $215,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Molinello Family Foundation | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit, MI | Research and healthcare support for those with cancer | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation | Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & well-being | $61,430 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bea Aldrink Idema Foundation | Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Project/program support. | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gates Foundation | American Society for Virology Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | Enterics, diagnostics, genomics & epidemiology; pneumonia & pandemic preparedness; vaccine development | $46,575 | apps.irs.gov |
| Steve & Amy Van Andel Foundation | Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Health & human services | $23,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ramser-Morgan Foundation | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit, MI | General support | $21,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Seligman Family Foundation | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit, MI | Charitable without restrictions | $19,495 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eunice & Milton H Ring Charitable Foundation | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit, MI | Medical research | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fannie Kraft Foundation | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit, MI | To make distributions to various tax exempt institutions which are selected for educational, medical or humanitarian directed activities. | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oliver Dewey Marcks Foundation | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit, MI | General operating support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation | Foundation for Vision Research | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation | Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jane and Frances Stein Foundation | Amyloidosis Foundation | Clarkston, MI | General | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Djiounas Family Foundation | Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation | Southfield, MI | Unrestricted operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Adient Foundation Inc | Fox in the D | Novi, MI | General operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Alvin L Glick Foundation | Kellen McCord Memorial Charity | Clarklake, MI | General operating | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| William T and Frances A Little Foundation | Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Cancer/Parkinson's Research | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Meijer Foundation | Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | General operating support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Norman I & Sandra Rich Family Charitable Foundation | Tough Genes | Petersburg, MI | General operating expenses | $4,333 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Ravitz Foundation | Love Team Tessa | Royal Oak, MI | General support | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Buist Foundation | Hunt for A Cure | Belding, MI | Cystic fibrosis awareness | $2,698 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lloyd Family Foundation | Amyloidosis Foundation | Clarkston, MI | Donation | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Amyloidosis Foundation | Clarkston, MI | General support | $2,146 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation Inc | Southfield, MI | General support | $1,752 | apps.irs.gov |
| Newton Family Fund | Amyloidosis Foundation | Clarkston, MI | Unrestricted | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Cresswell Family Foundation Inc | Love Team Tessa | Royal Oak, MI | General purposes | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Fod Family Support Group | Okemos, MI | General support | $1,331 | apps.irs.gov |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation Inc | Southfield, MI | Matching gifts | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Baltimore Family Fund | American Society for Virology Inc | Ann Arbor, MI | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Harmony Fund Inc | Amyloidosis Foundation | Clarkston, MI | Medical service | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gerson Family Foundation | Festival of Trees | Canton, MI | General support | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | Kennedy S Village Inc | Berkley, MI | Matching contribution (general operating support) | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation | Kids Without Cancer | Detroit, MI | Operations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Commerce Bancshares Foundation | Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Used at the discretion of the board of directors or trustees as they see fit for operating their organization | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Dyrk1a Syndrome Us | Otsego, MI | General support | $963 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Frank and Ethel Bresto Family Foundation | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit, MI | 501(c)(3) exempt purpose | $700 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | Amyloidosis Foundation | Clarkston, MI | Matching gifts | $530 | apps.irs.gov |
| Baird Foundation Inc | Amyloidosis Foundation | Clarkston, MI | Health and human services | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Modestus Bauer Foundation | Amyloidosis Foundation | Clarkston, MI | General charitable use | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Five Points of Hope | Milford, MI | General support | $253 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Milan S Miracle Fund Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $251 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Barbara Silver Levin Foundation Inc | Amyloidosis Foundation | Clarkstown, MI | Charitable | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | Evan Rhys Foundation | Saline, MI | Matching gifts | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Carole and Doug Maibach Family Foundation Inc | Fox in the D | Novi, MI | General welfare | $190 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Life As A Zebra Foundation | Lansing, MI | General support | $173 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | General support | $167 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Inflammatory Breast Cancer Foundation | Milford, MI | General support | $161 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Kids Without Cancer | Detroit, MI | General support | $158 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Ann Arbor Active Against Als | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $155 | apps.irs.gov |
| S Gary Spicer Sr Foundation | Kids Without Cancer | Detroit, MI | General support. | $150 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Love Team Tessa | Royal Oak, MI | General support | $140 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Kennedy's Village Inc | Berkley, MI | General support | $132 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Sanfilippo Hope Initiative | Hudsonville, MI | General support | $129 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Fox in the D | Novi, MI | General support | $122 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Gianni Ferrarotti Lung Cancer Foundation | Redford, MI | General support | $114 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Mircore | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $114 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Gaddes Foundation | Clarkston, MI | General support | $109 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Colin J Dembo Memorial Foundation | Flint, MI | General support | $82 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Clio Fighting MS Inc | Clio, MI | General support | $80 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Canter for the Cure | Temperance, MI | General support | $78 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Barry H Tigay Family Foundation | Sky Foundation | Birmingham, MI | Medical | $70 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Thornapple Manor Auxiliary | Hastings, MI | General support | $59 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | National Bone Marrow Transplant Link | Commerce, MI | General support | $50 | apps.irs.gov |
| Edward Jones Foundation | Van Andel Research Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Medical research | $50 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Passion for Life Organization | Commerce Township, MI | General support | $45 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Sarc | Ann Arbor, MI | General support | $44 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Michael Miller Memorial Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | General support | $41 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Olivia J Murray Foundation | Goodrich, MI | General support | $40 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Simones Signet Ring Cell Cancer Foundation Inc | Temperance, MI | General support | $33 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | American Breast Cancer Prevention Foundation | Flint, MI | General support | $32 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Team Happy Feet | Canton, MI | General support | $31 | apps.irs.gov |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute | Detroit, MI | Matching contribution (general operating support) | $20 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Compete for A Cause | Okemos, MI | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Million Smiles Initiative Inc | Wolverine Lake, MI | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
| Amazonsmile Foundation | Noah S Feat Inc | Fenton, MI | General support | $16 | apps.irs.gov |
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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.