Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Michigan
These 25 foundations made grants to housing and shelter 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 Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation
- $425,000 to Community Homeworks, Kalamazoo: Operations support and capacity building
- $250,000 to Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services Inc, Kalamazoo: General operating support
- $250,000 to Open Doors Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: General operating
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.
Mojo Foundation C/O Michael A Mcgraw
- $125,000 to Homes for Hope, Flint: General support
- $50,000 to Family Promise of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids: General support
- $25,000 to Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc, Grand Rapids: General support
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Section 501(c)(3) organizations
Cdv5 Foundation
- $50,000 to Safe Haven Ministries Inc, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $20,000 to Family Promise of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $20,000 to Aya Youth Collective, 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
Enna Foundation C/O Greenleaf Trust
- $175,000 to Open Doors Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: Operating needs
- $115,000 to Community Homeworks, Kalamazoo: Housing equity through homeowner retention & barrier reduction and new countywide tool...
- $50,000 to Sweets 4 Homeless Inc, Portage: Investing in today housing partnership
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.
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $200,000 to Neighborhoods Inc of Battle Creek, Battle Creek: Jobs and Family Economic Security
- $75,000 to Alternatives for Girls, Detroit: Early Care and Education
- $60,000 to Cots, Detroit: 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/
Frey Foundation
- $100,000 to Housing North, Traverse City: Support for a regional housing fund and expansion of existing programs
- $50,000 to Northwest Michigan Rural Housing Partnership, Traverse City: Emmet and Charlevoix County Housing Ready Program Expansion
- $7,500 to Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc, Grand Rapids: Increase the capacity of the mobile home repair program, including the purchase of an...
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
- $70,000 to Safe Haven Ministries Inc, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $20,000 to Family Promise of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $20,000 to Aya Youth Collective, Grand Rapids: General operating
How to apply: Letter of request
Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation
- $50,000 to East Fulton Units Foundation, Grand Rapids: Capital campaign
- $25,000 to Daffodil Ministries, Wyoming: Capital campaign
- $25,000 to Safe Haven Ministries, Grand Rapids: Vehicle 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...
Buist Foundation
- $51,388 to Daffodil Ministries, Wyoming: Community assistance
- $7,300 to Family Promise of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids: Community assistance
- $2,000 to Safe Haven Ministries, Grand Rapids: Community assistance
How to apply: A written request specifying need and background information
Consumers Energy Foundation
- $25,000 to Aya Youth Collective, Grand Rapids: Synching success and self sufficiency
- $5,000 to Our Brothers Keeper Shelter, Big Rapids: Flooring/painting sanitation effort
- $5,000 to Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc, Grand Rapids: Critical access & repairs for vulnerable homeowners
How to apply: See statements 10-12
Deadlines: See statements 10-12
Restrictions: See statements 10-12
Wallace & Irene Bronner Family Charitable Foundation
- $3,000 to Shelter of Flint Inc, Flint: General Unrestricted
- $1,000 to Emmaus House of Saginaw Inc, Saginaw: General Unrestricted
- $1,000 to Mustard Seed Shelter, Saginaw: General Unrestricted
How to apply: Letter Form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions
Krw Foundation
- $150,000 to Family Promise of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids: General
- $75,000 to Aya Youth Collective, Grand Rapids: General
How to apply: Letter request, supporting information welcomed.
Ruth Mott Foundation
- $95,000 to Communities First Inc, Flint: Building healthy and vibrant communities
- $37,200 to Forge Flint, Flint: Reliable transportation for employment opportunities 2025
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...
Molinello Family Foundation
- $55,000 to South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless, Royal Oak: Daytime homeless shelter and support services
- $20,000 to Beds 4 Kids, Oak Park: Provides children's beds to those in need and in foster care
How to apply: Written request
Restrictions: Requests should be limited to programs relating to hunger, homelessness, medical, education, human social services and catholic or christian-based organizations preferably in southeast michigan.
Ethel and James Flinn Foundation
- $50,000 to Life Directions, Bloomfield Hills: To implement a program that mitigates effects of trauma among detroit hispanic and...
- $25,000 to Alternatives for Girls, Detroit: To honor coo, dr. Celia thomas. Dr. Thomas will be provided with an opportunity to take...
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.
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
- $18,000 to Open Doors Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: Support staff and specific assistance
- $10,000 to Community Homeworks, Kalamazoo: Operational support
How to apply: Grant application available at address listed in item 2a
Restrictions: Board reviews grant applications
Dick and Betsy Devos Family Foundation
- $15,000 to Home Repair Services of Kent County, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $10,000 to Safe Haven Ministries, 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
Gary Sisters Foundation
- $6,000 to Open Doors Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo: Apartment renovations and repairs
- $5,000 to Community Homeworks, Kalamazoo: Organizational tool capacity
How to apply: Brief description and budget for program that grant is intended to fund.
Restrictions: Individuals are ineligible to receive grants or loans.
Stella & Frederick Loeb Charitable Trust
- $7,000 to Shelter of Flint Inc, Flint: General operating
- $2,500 to Communities First Inc, Flint: General operating
How to apply: Letter - format available
Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation
- $3,000 to Home Repair Services of Kent County Inc, Grand Rapids: Community support
- $2,500 to Beds 4 Kids, Oak Park: Community support
How to apply: Application form can be found on website.
Restrictions: Guidelines for awards are listed on application forms to determine eligibility
John S and James L Knight Foundation
- $1,000,000 to National Faith Homebuyers, Detroit: To support the second phase of the down payment assistance program, which will support at...
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 Kresge Foundation
- $450,000 to Communities First Inc, Flint: Project support to aid families with realizing multigenerational family social economic...
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
Mullick Foundation
- $300,000 to Renaissance of Hope, 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.
Alternative Foundation
- $100,000 to Life Remodeled-A Nonprofit Corporation, Detroit: General & Unrestricted
How to apply: Https://fsrequests.com/alternativefoundation
Deadlines: Https://fsrequests.com/alternativefoundation
Restrictions: Https://fsrequests.com/alternativefoundation
Metro Health Foundation
- $50,000 to Linc Up Nonprofit Housing Corp, Grand Rapids: Coeffective's warm referral network
How to apply: All funding requests will be discussed with foundation staff prior to preparation and submission of grant requests. Foundation staff will determine if a grant request letter or full grant application is required. The foundation has specific grant letter and grant application...
Deadlines: Deadlines for submitting grant applications are february 1 and august 1
Restrictions: Grants are made to organizations with programs serving residents of the detroit, michigan metropolitan area (wayne, oakland and macomb counties). There will be no grants higher than 50,000; no grants will be made to municipalities, other...
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