Foundations that fund food programs in Michigan
These 25 foundations made grants to food programs 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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Consumers Energy Foundation
- $250,000 to Community Food Clubs, Grand Rapids: Community food club facility upgrades
- $20,000 to Twelve Baskets, Portage: 2024 building campaign renovation project
- $10,000 to Grow Jackson, Jackson: Urban agriculture intern workforce development program
How to apply: See statements 10-12
Deadlines: See statements 10-12
Restrictions: See statements 10-12
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $500,000 to Fair Food Network, Detroit: Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems
- $200,000 to Fair Food Network, Detroit: Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems
- $200,000 to Fair Food Network, Detroit: Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems
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 Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation
- $594,000 to Ministry With Community, Kalamazoo: General operating support
- $150,000 to Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes, Portage: Wellness support
- $150,000 to Ministry With Community, Kalamazoo: Wellness 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.
Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation
- $25,000 to Kids Food Basket, Grand Rapids: Program support
- $3,750 to Kids Food Basket, Grand Rapids: General support
- $3,500 to Hand2hand, Hudsonville: General support
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...
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
- $750,000 to Fair Food Network, Detroit: Michigan Good Food Fund-Southeast Michigan Regional Food Network
- $1,000 to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, Detroit: Employee Matching Grant
- $1,000 to Forgotten Harvest, Oak Park: Employee Matching Grant
How to apply: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Restrictions: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
The Carls Foundation
- $250,000 to Forgotten Harvest, Oak Park: Acquisition and construction of a new warehouse
- $75,000 to Oakland Hope, Pontiac: Support for the food pantry program
- $25,000 to Greater Lansing Food Bank, Lansing: Suport for the nourishing children program
How to apply: No formal application or request form is required
Deadlines: There are no deadlines for submission of requests
Restrictions: The foundation has a broadly defined charitable purpose but the organization's primary focus is children's health & welfare (primarily in mi), preservation of natural areas and open spaces, and historical buildings. The foundation does not...
Cdv5 Foundation
- $50,000 to Kids' Food Basket, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $30,000 to Community Food Clubs, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $20,000 to Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education Foundation, Grand Rapids: General operating
How to apply: Details available at cdv5foundation.org
Restrictions: More information on the foundation's funding priorities is available at cdv5foundation.org
Perrigo Company Charitable Foundation
- $54,500 to Kids Food Basket, Grand Rapids: General support
- $17,500 to Congregational Kitchen, Allegan: General support
- $12,500 to Hungry for Christ, Hamilton: 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
The Kroger Co Foundation
- $25,000 to Forgotten Harvest Inc, Oak Park: Organization's charitable purpose
- $15,000 to Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Flint: Organization's charitable purpose
- $10,000 to Forgotten Harvest Inc, Oak Park: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: All grant requests must be submitted through the versaic grants management platform located at thekrogerco.versaic.com/login. Grant requests include information related to the organization and it's charitable purpose and details related to the request.
Deadlines: Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october.
Restrictions: Grants are only approved to 501(c)(3) organizations
The Scripps Howard Foundation
- $5,000 to Forgotten Harvest Inc, Oak Park: Community Market Grant
- $5,000 to Forgotten Harvest Inc, Oak Park: Community Impact Campagin - ARSF matching dollars
- $3,000 to Forgotten Harvest Inc, Oak Park: Greater Cincinnati Fund - CEO Discretionary Grant
The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation
- $50,000 to Kids Food Basket, Grand Rapids: Community development
- $15,000 to Grand Rapids Downtown Market Education Foundation, Grand Rapids: Education
How to apply: Letter of reference
Americana Foundation
- $25,000 to Fair Food Network, Ann Arbor: Michigan good food fund seed awards
- $25,000 to Make Food Not Waste, Detroit: The 2030 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...
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
- $22,000 to Ministry With Community, Kalamazoo: Support of the drop-in/meals program
- $20,000 to Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes, Kalamazoo: Support of the grocery pantry program
How to apply: Grant application available at address listed in item 2a
Restrictions: Board reviews grant applications
Wallace & Irene Bronner Family Charitable Foundation
- $17,575 to Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Flint: General Unrestricted
- $9,825 to I Support the 1, Saginaw: General Unrestricted
How to apply: Letter Form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions
Miller Foundation
- $25,000 to Sprout Urban Farms Inc, Battle Creek: Board grants
- $2,000 to Sprout Urban Farms Inc, Battle Creek: Matching grant
How to apply: Charitable organizations should send an initial request online to the miller foundation which describes the project or program, the amount requested, and the amounts being requested from other foundations.
Deadlines: Submission deadlines are february 5, june 5 and september 5.
Restrictions: Grants are awarded to eligible battle creek area projects only. Grantees which are not governmental or religious entities must have a determination letter from the irs which states that they are a 501(c)(3) organization which is not a...
Celanese Foundation
- $15,338 to Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, Detroit: Charitable contribution
- $10,000 to Forgotten Harvest Inc, Oak Park: Charitable contribution
Keller Foundation
- $15,000 to Our Kitchen Table, Grand Rapids: Human services grant
- $5,000 to Kids Food Basket, Grand Rapids: Human services grant
How to apply: Website oline grant application
Deadlines: May 15
Restrictions: Core city grand rapids, mi
Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation
- $10,000 to Kids Food Basket, Grand Rapids: Annual support
- $10,000 to Meals on Wheels of Western Michigan, Grandville: Annual support
How to apply: Personal letter from principal manager stating organization's name, address, exempt status, purposes, activities and needs.
Restrictions: Contributions limited to public charities
Jennings Memorial Foundation
- $14,240 to Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, Flint: General operating
- $4,000 to Flint Eastside Mission, Burton: General operating
How to apply: Grant suggestions from the board of directors
Restrictions: For the support of qualified charities in and around montrose, michigan
The Mignon Sherwood Delano Fund
- $10,000 to Hungry for Christ, Hamilton: Meijer simply give campaign
- $8,000 to Good Hands Plainwell, Plainwell: Purchase food
How to apply: Call to request grant application
Deadlines: 2nd tuesday in september each year
Restrictions: Southwestern michigan, primarily allegan county
Carroll J Haas Foundation
- $8,000 to Ministry With Community, Kalamazoo: General operating
- $1,550 to Twelve Baskets, Portage: General operating
How to apply: No specific application required
Answer Health Foundation
- $4,000 to Kids Food Basket, Grand Rapids: Health care/philanthropic support
- $4,000 to Our Kitchen Table, Grand Rapids: Health care/philanthropic support
How to apply: Any form accepted
Restrictions: No
Allegis Group Foundation Inc
- $5,000 to Forgotten Harvest Inc, Oak Park: General use
- $1,000 to Stone Soup Food Bank, Lapeer: General use
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: The foundation focuses on supporting organizations advancing education, strengthening the workforce, and engaging employees through volunteerism. The foundation has no restrictions or limitations on awards.
Marjorie and Maxwell Jospey Foundation
- $2,500 to Forgotten Harvest, Oak Park: General support
- $2,000 to Metro Food Rescue, West Bloomfield: General support
How to apply: A brochure stating applicants purpose and a copy of thier irs determination letter that the applicant is a section 170(c) operating charitable organization.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations on awards or contributions
Woodward Charitable Trust
- $1,500 to Hand2hand, Jenison: General operating support
- $1,000 to His Harvest Stand, Zeeland: General operating support
How to apply: Applications should be submitted in letter form. No standard letter of application is required. A request evaluation will be sent to the applying organization to complete and return. This form emphasizes a description of the charitable organization itself and how the...
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