Foundations that fund education in Michigan
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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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Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $430,000 to First Steps Kent, Grand Rapids: Early Care and Education
- $350,000 to Wayne State University, Detroit: Jobs and Family Economic Security
- $315,000 to First Steps Kent, Grand Rapids: Early Care and Education
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 Kresge Foundation
- $2,000,000 to Marygrove Conservancy Support Corporation, Detroit: Project support grant to the marygrove conservancy support corporation (mcsc) to fund the...
- $1,823,000 to College for Creative Studies, Detroit: Project support grant to contribute to the vibrancy of detroit communities by providing...
- $650,000 to College for Creative Studies, Detroit: Project support for the 2024 eminent artist fellowship
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
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
- $1,236,000 to Macomb Community College Foundation, Warren: D3C3 implementation Phase I
- $750,000 to Henry Ford Community College Foundation, Dearborn: D3C3 Implementation Phase I
- $750,000 to Lawrence Technological University, Southfield: Growing the Accelerator's Capacity to Support Advanced Manufacturing
How to apply: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Restrictions: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Consumers Energy Foundation
- $100,000 to Lawrence Technological University, Southfield: Hardtech accelerator at ltu for diverse entrepreneurs in southeast michigan
- $50,000 to Lockwood Stem Alliance Inc, Saint Charles: Stem labs at the lockwood stem center
- $25,000 to Saginaw Future Inc, Saginaw: Saginaw future fundraising campaign
How to apply: See statements 10-12
Deadlines: See statements 10-12
Restrictions: See statements 10-12
Frey Foundation
- $90,000 to North Central Michigan College Foundation, Petoskey: Child Care Initiative Phase 2
- $60,000 to The Stem Greenhouse, Kentwood: Programming for high school students in GRPS
- $10,000 to Young Money Finances, Grand Rapids: We Matter Now Conference
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...
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation
- $100,000 to Construction Allies in Action, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $100,000 to Calvin University, Grand Rapids: Project/program - january series
- $100,000 to Lawrence Technological University, Southfield: Project/program - centrepolis
How to apply: Letter of request
Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation
- $100,000 to Grand Rapids Community College Foundation, Grand Rapids: Capital campaign
- $100,000 to Hope College, Holland: Capital campaign
- $75,000 to Potters House, Grand Rapids: Capital campaign
How to apply: Refer to the foundation's website - cookfoundationgr.org
Restrictions: The foundation only makes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, governmental units or non-private foundation public charities primarily located within the greater grand rapids, michigan area with an emphasis on organizations with a...
Myer & Lois Franklin Charitable Tr
- $11,000 to Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor: Scholarships
- $6,000 to Ferris State University, Big Rapids: Scholarships
- $4,000 to Calvin University, Grand Rapids: Scholarship
How to apply: Application form
Deadlines: Beginning in nov ending when receive 200 applications.
Restrictions: Minimum 500 maximum 5,000
Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation
- $4,000,000 to Northwood University, Midland: Capital campaign
- $1,000,000 to The Northern Michigan University Foundation, Marquette: Capital campaign
- $250,000 to Davenport University, Grand Rapids: Capital campaign
How to apply: Details available at dpdevosfoundation.org
Ally Charitable Foundation
- $100,000 to Emerging Industries Training Institute, Detroit: Neighborhood beautification through workforce development
- $50,000 to Journi Incorporated, Detroit: Trust-based philanthropy - workforce development
- $50,000 to Michigan Hispanic Collaborative, Detroit: Trust-based philanthropy - workforce development
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.
The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation
- $475,000 to Read & Write Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: General operating support
- $350,000 to Kalamazoo Literacy Council, Kalamazoo: General operating support
- $279,569 to Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation, Kalamazoo: Kalamazoo valley accelerated associate program (kvaap) pilot program
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.
The Fred A & Barbara M Erb Family Foundation
- $362,500 to Wayne State University, Detroit: Program support
- $312,000 to Inforum, Detroit: Program support
- $150,000 to Lawrence Technological University, Southfield: Program support
How to apply: See web site
Deadlines: See web site
Restrictions: See web site
Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation
- $247,385 to West Michigan Aviation Academy Foundation, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $35,000 to Kids Hope Usa Inc, Zeeland: General operating
- $10,000 to Grand Rapids Christian Schools, Grand Rapids: General operating
How to apply: Details available at dbdvfoundation.org
Restrictions: More information on the foundation's funding priorities is available at dbdvfoundation.org
Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden Fund
- $125,000 to University Liggett School, Grosse Pointe: Unrestricted
- $75,000 to Math Corps, Birmingham: Unrestricted
- $25,000 to College for Creative Studies, Detroit: 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.
The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation
- $100,000 to Grand Rapids Christian Schools, Grand Rapids: Christian education
- $65,100 to Potters House, Grand Rapids: Education
- $60,000 to Blandford Nature Center, Grand Rapids: Community development
How to apply: Letter of reference
Hudson-Webber Foundation
- $25,000 to College for Creative Studies, Detroit: Detroit art support 2022-2025
- $25,000 to Michigan Science Center, Detroit: Detroit art support 2022-2025
- $4,000 to Loyola High School Foundation, Detroit: General 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...
The Samuel L Westerman Foundation
- $15,000 to Grand Rapids Christian Schools, Grand Rapids: Educational
- $10,000 to New Era Christian School, New Era: Educational
- $8,500 to Hope College, Holland: Educational
How to apply: Letter furnishing purpose and copy of exempt status
Cdv5 Foundation
- $125,000 to Ada Christian School Society, Ada: Capital campaign
- $40,000 to Grand Rapids Christian Schools, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $25,000 to Ready for School, Holland: General operating
How to apply: Details available at cdv5foundation.org
Restrictions: More information on the foundation's funding priorities is available at cdv5foundation.org
Margaret Dunning Foundation
- $80,000 to College for Creative Studies, Detroit: Advanced summer school program in auto design
- $40,000 to Kettering University, Flint: Facility improvements for its automotive and transportation engineering lab
- $32,000 to Roots Montessori School, Plymouth: Equipment and supplies to establish a school library
How to apply: Applications should be written and state purpose
Deadlines: Yes, see website
Restrictions: Yes, see website
Oleson Foundation
- $50,000 to Friends of Fife Lake Public Library, Fife Lake: Capital project - two-story addition at fife lake public library
- $30,000 to North Central Michigan College Foundation, Petoskey: Medical and health education facility construction
- $30,000 to Northwestern Michigan College Foundation, Traverse City: Nmc student mobile food pantry and oleson center updates
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.
Keller Foundation
- $15,200 to Blandford Nature Center, Grand Rapids: Environmental grants
- $15,000 to Kent School Services Network, Grand Rapids: Educational grants
- $15,000 to Stem Greenhouse, Kentwood: Educational grants
How to apply: Website oline grant application
Deadlines: May 15
Restrictions: Core city grand rapids, mi
Mitchell Kapor Foundation
- $10,000 to Journi, Detroit: To support computer science for detroit out-of-school time collective
- $10,000 to Code313, Detroit: To support computer science for detroit out-of-school time collective
- $10,000 to Accelerate4kids Foundation, 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...
Kanitz Louis J & Golda I Main Ac
- $5,000 to Ferris State University, Big Rapids: Scholarship
- $5,000 to Ferris State University, Big Rapids: Scholarship
- $5,000 to Ferris State University, Big Rapids: Scholarship
How to apply: Online application at s://www.csascholars.org/kanitz/indexcss.php#
Deadlines: March
Restrictions: Be high school seniors or graduates of muskegon high school, demonstrate financial need, plan to attend a two-year or four-year col and a minimum cumulative unweighted gpa of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
Fidelity Foundation
- $7,000 to Kalamazoo College, Kalamazoo: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $3,000 to Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids: Fidelity matching gifts to education
- $2,000 to Hope College, Holland: Fidelity matching gifts to education
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
Yeo & Yeo Foundation
- $4,100 to Valley Lutheran High School, Saginaw: Education
- $3,500 to Eastern Michigan University Foundation, Ypsilanti: Education
- $1,200 to Read Association of Saginaw County, Saginaw: Children's Programing
How to apply: Email Only
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