Foundations that fund community development in Michigan
These 25 foundations made grants to community development 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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The Kresge Foundation
- $5,000,000 to Foundation for Detroits Future, Detroit: Project support for the detroit retiree- art trust
- $1,400,000 to Detroit Future City, Detroit: Project support grant to support its land use and sustainability, community and economic...
- $620,000 to Invest Detroit Foundation, Detroit: Project support grant for the second round of funding for the detroit strategic...
How to apply: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Deadlines: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Restrictions: See www.kresge.org or email grantsmanagement@kresge.org
Consumers Energy Foundation
- $125,000 to Lakeshore Advantage Foundation, Holland: The next center
- $100,000 to Right Place Foundation, Grand Rapids: Advancing west michigan's economy
- $100,000 to Develop Iosco Incorporated, East Tawas: Investing in northeast michigan childcare business development for job growth
How to apply: See statements 10-12
Deadlines: See statements 10-12
Restrictions: See statements 10-12
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $375,000 to Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending, Detroit: Jobs and Family Economic Security
- $330,635 to Steepletown Neighborhood Services, Grand Rapids: Early Care and Education
- $300,000 to Start Garden LLC, Grand Rapids: Jobs and Family Economic Security
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/
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
- $2,000,000 to Invest Detroit Foundation, Detroit: Strategic Neighborhood Fund 3
- $1,639,270 to Pedals Michigan, Detroit: PEDALS Michigan Expansion
- $1,000,000 to Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation, Detroit: Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation general operations support.
How to apply: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Restrictions: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Hudson-Webber Foundation
- $300,000 to Midtown Detroit Inc, Detroit: General operating support
- $250,000 to Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation, Detroit: General operations to support inclusive economic growth for all in the detroit region
- $225,000 to Community Development Advocates of Detroit, Detroit: General operating support
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...
Ruth Mott Foundation
- $315,000 to Urban Renaissance Center, Flint: Urc general operating support 2024 - 2025
- $150,000 to Sylvester Broome Empowerment Village, Flint: Sbev general operating 2023 - 2025
- $150,000 to Metro Community Development Inc, Flint: North flint neighborhood and small business revitalization project
How to apply: Potential grantees are encouraged to go to www.ruthmottfoundation.org for information on the ruth mott foundation grant process and guidelines.
Deadlines: Board approves grants 3 times a year (feb/march, june & oct). See website for specific deadlines.
Restrictions: The ruth mott foundation believes in community vitality, which emerges from safe and vibrant neighborhoods that are home to healthy, financially secure families and children. To achieve this in our community, we are focusing our efforts on...
The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation
- $150,000 to Building Blocks of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: Wellness support
- $150,000 to Edison Neighborhood Association, Kalamazoo: Wellness support
- $60,000 to Building Blocks of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: General operating support
How to apply: Grant application and requirements are available on our website.
Deadlines: Grant submission deadlines are posted on our website.
Restrictions: Restrictions and limitations on grant eligibility is outlined on our website.
John S and James L Knight Foundation
- $1,250,000 to Develop Detroit Inc, Detroit: To construct eight single-family homes in the north end neighborhood as a proof of...
- $500,000 to Michigan Central Center for Mobility and Society, Detroit: To support the creation of michigan central's art + technology program.
- $500,000 to Midtown Detroit Inc, Detroit: To implement the next phase of the detroit cultural center initiative, focusing on the...
How to apply: Throughout the year, knight foundation issues open challenges or calls for proposals focused on specific funding priorities. You can receive updates and notifications about upcoming opportunities by going to our website, www.kf.org, and subscribing to our newsletter.
Deadlines: Each funding opportunity will have its own application criteria and deadlines.
Restrictions: Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kind of institutions or other factors: -medical research, organizations or projects whose mission is to prevent, eradicate and/or alleviate the...
The Fred A & Barbara M Erb Family Foundation
- $250,000 to Metropolitan Affairs Coalition, Detroit: Program support
- $75,000 to Belle Isle Conservancy, Detroit: Program support
- $5,000 to Midtown Detroit Inc, Detroit: Discretionary
How to apply: See web site
Deadlines: See web site
Restrictions: See web site
Frey Foundation
- $75,000 to Downtown Grand Rapids Inc, Grand Rapids: Building organizational capacity and infrastructure (2024 renewal)
- $21,500 to Amplify Gr, Grand Rapids: Boston Square Community Ownership Pilot
- $10,000 to Downtown Grand Rapids Inc, Grand Rapids: 2024 ArtPrize Event
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...
Mitchell Kapor Foundation
- $150,000 to Detroit Future City, Detroit: To support the tech tomorrow report
- $125,000 to Milestone Growth Capital Institute, Detroit: To support building pathways for diverse angel investors and founders
- $10,000 to Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, Detroit: To support computer science for detroit out-of-school time collective
How to apply: We have a paper-free process, so all grant requests must be submitted using our online application. Applicants must have a conversation with the appropriate foundation staff before submitting a grant request. We usually follow-up with a phone call or site visit to organizations...
Deadlines: Ongoing
Restrictions: In order to be eligible for a grant from the kapor foundation, an organization must have irc 501(c)(3) status and be classified as not a private foundation" under section 509(a), or have a similarly qualified fiscal sponsor. The foundation...
Ally Charitable Foundation
- $100,000 to Invest Detroit Foundation, Detroit: Strategic neighborhood fund 3
- $25,000 to Global Detroit, Detroit: Asset building: home ownership
- $20,000 to Prosperus Detroit Micro Lending, Detroit: Prosperus detroit microlending proof of concept
How to apply: Applications should be submitted online by visiting www.ally.com/about/social-impact/grants/
Restrictions: The organization must have an approved 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity status.
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
- $8,000 to Building Blocks of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: To support project materials on one new block in the catalyst program in 2024
- $8,000 to Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition, Kalamazoo: Operational support
- $5,000 to Kalamazoo in Bloom, Kalamazoo: Planting season expenses
How to apply: Grant application available at address listed in item 2a
Restrictions: Board reviews grant applications
Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation
- $2,000 to Macatawa Resource Center, Holland: General support
- $2,000 to Positively Allegan, Allegan: General support
- $2,000 to Society of Women Engineers, Ann Arbor: General support
How to apply: Must be submitted online- see website for forms and instructions
Restrictions: Must support educational or health related charitable activities located within the perrigo company
Mullick Foundation
- $54,467 to Saline Rotary Foundation, Saline: General support and donation for mullick challenge event
- $25,000 to Keep Growing Detroit, Detroit: General support
How to apply: Written request with all relevant background information.
Deadlines: September 30 of each calendar year.
Restrictions: Limits based on need and funds availability.
Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden Fund
- $50,000 to Accounting Aid Society, Detroit: Unrestricted
- $25,000 to Moross Greenway Project, Grosse Pointe Farms: Unrestricted
How to apply: No formal application procedure
Deadlines: None, but prefer november submission prior to board of trustees meeting.
Restrictions: No awards to individuals.
Enna Foundation C/O Greenleaf Trust
- $32,000 to Building Blocks of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: General operating support
- $10,000 to Edison Neighborhood Association, Kalamazoo: Urban homestead hub
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.
Lynn & Paul Alandt Foundation
- $18,000 to Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation, Grosse Pointe Farms: Program services
- $1,000 to Belle Isle Conservancy, Detroit: 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.
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Community Foundation for Oceana County, Pentwater: Human services
- $5,000 to Enchanted Makeovers, Taylor: Human services
How to apply: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Deadlines: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Restrictions: See grant application guidelines at www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org
Ethel and James Flinn Foundation
- $50,000 to Downtown Detroit Partnership Inc, Detroit: To connect individuals with mental health challenges and substance abuse disorder in...
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.
The Eisner Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Perfect Pair, Farmington Hills: General
How to apply: Instructions for submitting a formal application are found on the foundation's website.
Deadlines: Applications are reviewed quarterly throughout the year
Restrictions: Restricted to organizations that serve disadvantaged children and seniors in the los angeles county, california.
Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation
- $30,000 to Downtown Grand Rapids Inc, Grand Rapids: General operating
How to apply: Details available at dpdevosfoundation.org
Americana Foundation
- $30,000 to Asbury Community Development Corporation, Flint: Asbury farm incubator project
How to apply: The grant application form and information is available at http://americanafoundation.org/guidelines.asp
Deadlines: Grant requests are due january 8th, april 1st, july 1st and october 1st.
Restrictions: The foundation makes grants only to nonprofit organizations that have been determined by the irs to be charitable, scientific or educational and are tax exempt under irc section 501(c)(3) and not a private foundation. Nonprofit...
Boundless Futures Foundation C/O Jessica Sullivan
- $30,000 to Traverse Connect Foundation, Traverse City: Scholarships for women participating in the Women's Leadership Cohort, Women's Leadership...
How to apply: Applications should be submitted at boundlessfutures.org
Restrictions: Information can be found at boundlessfutures.org
Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation
- $30,000 to Endeavor Detroit, Detroit: General operating
How to apply: Details available at dbdvfoundation.org
Restrictions: More information on the foundation's funding priorities is available at dbdvfoundation.org
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