Foundations that fund animal welfare in Michigan
These 25 foundations made grants to animal welfare in Michigan in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Re Olds Foundation
- $10,000 to Mitten Misfits Farm Sanctuary, Grand Ledge: Project - safer pastures fencing
- $5,000 to Canter Michigan, Commerce Township: Project - advance education to msu veterinary students
- $5,000 to Eaton County Humane Society, Olivet: Project - eaton county spay/neuter program
How to apply: Letter form with supporting information on the project.
Restrictions: No assistance to individuals. Assistance restricted to institutions organized in the united states of america.
Scott Kenneth A Charitable Ta
- $50,000 to Michigan Humane Society, Bingham Farms: General operating
- $20,350 to Capital Area Humane Society, Lansing: Program support
- $20,000 to Humane Society of Huron Valley, Ann Arbor: Program support
How to apply: COMPLETE LOI FORM AVAILABLE AT www.kennethscottcharitabletrust.org
Deadlines: Committee meets three times per year to decide recipients
Restrictions: Distributions are limited to organizations that support the care & protection of animals.
Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn
- $200,000 to Potter Park Zoological Society, Lansing: Matching grant for moose
- $25,000 to Outdoor Discovery Center, Holland: Glassen foundation
How to apply: No specific format for applications
Deadlines: No deadline for submission
Restrictions: Restricted only by articles of incorporation & bylaws - copies supplied
Krw Foundation
- $50,000 to C-Snip, Grand Rapids: General
- $45,000 to Humane Society of West Michigan, Grand Rapids: General
How to apply: Letter request, supporting information welcomed.
Oleson Foundation
- $25,000 to Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, Harbor Springs: Support and programs
- $10,000 to Cherryland Humane Society, Traverse City: Support and programs
How to apply: Application form posted on foundation's website
Deadlines: April 1st of each calendar year
Restrictions: Preference is given to charitable and exempt organizations which are located in northwestern lower michigan.
Hudson-Webber Foundation
- $25,000 to Detroit Zoological Society, Royal Oak: Belle isle nature center project
- $10,000 to Detroit Zoological Society, Royal Oak: Detroit art support 2022-2025
How to apply: Please see https://hudson-webber.org/how-to-apply/.
Deadlines: Please see https://hudson-webber.org/how-to-apply/.
Restrictions: The hudson-webber foundation concentrates its giving for activities based in detroit, or otherwise have a significant benefit to the detroit community. The foundation concentrates its efforts and resources in support of projects within...
Leslie Tassell Foundation Dba Tassell-Wisner-Bottrall Fdn
- $10,000 to C-Snip, Grand Rapids: General operating support
- $2,000 to John Ball Zoo, Grand Rapids: General operating support
How to apply: Contact foundation in writing for standard application form.
Restrictions: See application form
Stella & Frederick Loeb Charitable Trust
- $7,000 to Genesee County Humane Society, Burton: General operating
- $5,000 to Adopt A Pet Inc, Fenton: General operating
How to apply: Letter - format available
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $10,450 to Wolf-Moose Foundation, Chelsea: Matching Grant
- $1,450 to Companion Cats, Battle Creek: Matching Grant
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
Frey Foundation
- $10,000 to Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, Harbor Springs: Restricted support for the emergency care center
- $1,500 to Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, Harbor Springs: General operating support
How to apply: Standard application form available upon request from address above or at the foundation's website: www.freyfdn.org
Deadlines: Due twelve weeks prior to scheduled date of board funding meetings, held in feb, may, aug, and nov.
Restrictions: For community-based or regional projects, the foundation focuses on proposals from organizations and agencies serving kent, emmet or charlevoix counties. The foundation also accepts proposals from charitable organizations with a...
The Newman Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Barn Sanctuary, Chelsea: General
- $1,000 to Rebel Dogs Detroit, Detroit: General
How to apply: In writing
Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation
- $4,700 to Detroit Zoological Society, Royal Oak: Program services
- $1,000 to Grosse Pointe Animal Adoption Society, Harper Woods: Program services
How to apply: Brief letter, financial statement and copy of irs determination letter.
Restrictions: Awards generally limited to charitable organizations already favorably known to, and of interest to, the substantial contributors of this foundation. No grants to individuals.
Yeo & Yeo Foundation
- $3,000 to Amazing Grace Animal Rescue, Saginaw: Operating
- $1,500 to Humane Society of Bay County, Bay City: Community
How to apply: Email Only
The Samuel L Westerman Foundation
- $2,000 to Harbor Humane Society, West Olive: Charitable
- $2,000 to Outdoor Discovery Center, Holland: Charitable
How to apply: Letter furnishing purpose and copy of exempt status
Fred J Maloof Foundation
- $2,000 to Michigan Humane Society, Bingham Farms: Charitable contribution
- $1,000 to Dawg, Bruce Township: Charitable donation
How to apply: Any
The Allstate Foundation
- $1,000 to Always Hope Animal Rescue, Howell: Agent - individual hh
- $1,000 to The Yunion, Detroit: Nonprofit leadership center - travel stipend for ronald lee jr.
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
- $130,000 to The Yunion, Detroit: Centering CATTA for Strategic Impact
How to apply: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Restrictions: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Dart Foundation Fka Solid Waste Management Foundation
- $100,000 to Capital Area Humane Society, Lansing: Relocation/expansion of their Spay & Neuter Clinic.
How to apply: Application should be by letter and include a detailed description of the project and the amount of funding requested. A copy of the IRS determination letter is required.
Restrictions: Other limitations: No grants to individuals. Fields of interest: Education, engineering & technology, environment, science, youth, math, journalism, victims. Geographic Preference: Historically giving primarily in regions of CA, MI, WA,...
The Fred A & Barbara M Erb Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Detroit Zoological Society, Royal Oak: Program support
How to apply: See web site
Deadlines: See web site
Restrictions: See web site
Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation
- $75,000 to Odc Network, Holland: Project/program - project clarity
How to apply: Details available at dbdvfoundation.org
Restrictions: More information on the foundation's funding priorities is available at dbdvfoundation.org
Merkley Charitable Trust
- $34,820 to Genesee County Humane Society, Burton: General operating
How to apply: Written request stating name of organization to be considered
Restrictions: Organizations providing services to the youth and elderly of genesee county
Jack E and Eleanor Cannon Hill Foundation
- $30,000 to Love From Louie Inc, Parma: general operations
How to apply: typed letter with reason for request and include IRS tax-exempt status determination letter
Enna Foundation C/O Greenleaf Trust
- $28,450 to Animal Rescue Project, Kalamazoo: Keeping people and pets together
How to apply: See grant application on the foundation's website at www.enna.foundation.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted through august of each year. The board of directors typically meets twice
Restrictions: Generally kalamazoo, michigan community. See website at www.enna.foundation for areas of focus.
The Collins Trust Foundation
- $25,000 to The Emergency Animal Relief Foundation, Bloomfield Hills: General fund - use consistent with 501(c)(3) status
How to apply: Letter describing purpose of grant and verification of organization's charitable status.
Ethel and James Flinn Foundation
- $25,000 to The Yunion Inc, Detroit: To honor ceo, nicole wilson. Mrs. Wilson will be provided with an opportunity to take one...
How to apply: The foundation accepts competitve proposals once a year through its on-line grant application system.
Deadlines: The fdn announces rfps annually in may, apps are accepted through july and announced in september.
Restrictions: The foundation awards grants to non-profits that deliver mental health care and services in michigan.
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