Foundations that fund human services in Michigan
These 25 foundations made grants to human services 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
- $1,911,485 to Young Mens Christian Association of Greater Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids: Early Care and Education
- $500,000 to Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan, Battle Creek: Jobs and Family Economic Security
- $425,000 to Voces, Battle Creek: Promise of an Equitable Future
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
- $2,000,000 to Ecumenical Senior Center, Kalamazoo: Capital campaign
- $2,000,000 to Ecumenical Senior Center, Kalamazoo: Capital campaign
- $1,000,000 to Kalamazoo County Ready 4s, 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.
Consumers Energy Foundation
- $15,000 to Relief After Violent Encounter Ionia Montcalm Inc, Ionia: Rave-i/m, inc. Shelter and outreach project
- $15,000 to Wave Project, Clinton Township: Essentials van program (evp)
- $10,000 to Drop-in Self-Help Center, Battle Creek: Community meals program
How to apply: See statements 10-12
Deadlines: See statements 10-12
Restrictions: See statements 10-12
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation
- $5,000 to Warm Hearts Fund, Lennon: Human services
- $5,000 to Love in Action of the Tri Cities, Grand Haven: Human services
- $5,000 to Camp Sunshine, Holland: 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
The Kresge Foundation
- $275,000 to Everybody Ready, Allen Park: Project support grant to provide project detroit champions for hope to serve as a hope...
- $250,000 to Force Detroit, Detroit: General operating support
- $250,000 to Force Detroit, Detroit: General operating support
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
Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation
- $167,000 to Pine Rest Foundation, Grand Rapids: Capital campaign
- $100,000 to Critter Barn, Zeeland: Capital campaign
- $50,000 to Degage Ministries, 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...
Ethel and James Flinn Foundation
- $100,000 to Zaman International, Inkster: To provide culturally competent mental health program adapted to meet the needs of...
- $75,000 to Samaritas, Detroit: To provide innovative substance use disorder treatment focusing on vaping/e-cigarette use...
- $50,000 to Orchards Childrens Services Inc, Southfield: To support security testing of orchards children's services it systems.
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
- $20,000 to Kalamazoo County Ready 4s, Kalamazoo: Operational support
- $20,000 to Confident Sole, Kalamazoo: Programming support
- $20,000 to Kairos Dwelling, Kalamazoo: 2025 operating expenses
How to apply: Grant application available at address listed in item 2a
Restrictions: Board reviews grant applications
Frey Foundation
- $300,000 to Pine Rest Foundation, Grand Rapids: Pine Rest Pediatric Center for Behavioral Health
- $90,000 to Northern Homes Community Development Corporation, Boyne City: Pinebridge Place Apartments
- $30,000 to Grand Rapids Urban League Inc, Grand Rapids: The Launch and Initial Cohorts of the Equitable Development Initiative
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...
Aa Van Elslander Foundation
- $4,000,000 to Full Circle Foundation, Grosse Pointe Woods: Operations support
- $200,000 to Sanctum House, Royal Oak: Operations support
- $165,000 to Dutton Farm, Rochester Hills: Operations support
How to apply: Inquiries are accepted through the website https://www.vanelslanderfoundation.org/ if selected, the website will provide additional instructions on filing an application.
Deadlines: Inquiries are only accepted during the month of september.
Restrictions: The foundation provides grants within the state of michigan in the areas of children, health, and human services. See the website for additional eligibility and fit criteria.
The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation
- $612,283 to Ymca of Metropolitan Detroit, Detroit: "Y on the Fly" Mobile Equipment Sharing Project
- $364,980 to Detroit Area Agency on Aging, Detroit: Living Our Legacies - Recruitment and Testing
- $263,050 to State Alliance of Michigan Ymcas, Ann Arbor: A Systems Approach to Strengthening Afterschool Programs and Infrastructure
How to apply: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Restrictions: See website www.ralphcwilsonjrfoundation.org or email info@rcwjrf.org
Molinello Family Foundation
- $70,000 to Angels' Place, Southfield: Provide homes and services for individuals with developmental disabilities
- $70,000 to Leader Dogs for the Blind, Rochester: Guide dogs and support services for the blind
- $50,000 to Pope Francis Center, Detroit: Support services for the homeless
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.
Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation
- $75,000 to Pine Rest Foundation, Grand Rapids: Charitable
- $33,410 to Aacorn Farm Inc, Kalamazoo: Charitable
- $30,000 to Family and Children Services, Kalamazoo: Charitable
How to apply: No designated application necessary
Deadlines: Requests are reviewed and considered on a bi-annual basis. The spring submission deadline is march 1
Oleson Foundation
- $17,000 to Benzie Senior Resources, Honor: Grant for meals on wheels delivery vehicle
- $15,000 to Friendship Community Center Inc, Suttons Bay: Leelanau investing for teens (lift) programming in suttons bay
- $12,000 to Sharecare of Leelanau, Lake Leelanau: Open first memory cafe in northern michigan
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.
Buist Foundation
- $20,000 to Streams of Hope, Suite: Electrical work
- $10,000 to Jason Kinzler Family First Foundation, Wyoming: Community assistance
- $10,000 to Alpha Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids: Community assistance
How to apply: A written request specifying need and background information
Yeo & Yeo Foundation
- $3,200 to Childrens Discovery Academy, Alma: Operating
- $3,000 to Child & Family Charities, Lansing: Community
- $3,000 to Wings of Mercy - East Michigan, Linden: Operating
How to apply: Email Only
Christian Financial Outreach and Impact Foundation Inc
- $3,500 to Faith Works Michigan, Rochester Hills: Granting the $3,500 to purchase the used aluminum ramp to install a wheelchair accessible...
- $2,500 to House of Providence, Oxford: To purchase items to help rehabilitate a home in detroit, where cfcu volunteers will be...
- $2,000 to Veteran Empowerment Neighborhoods, Ann Arbor: To fund job training and housing assistance programs for veterans transitioning to...
How to apply: Please visit our website (https://www.christianfinancialcu.com/foundation-grant-application/) to complete a grant application for your 501(c)(3) organization. All required information is specified in the online application.
Deadlines: The foundation meets six (6) times per year (every other month) to elect grant recipients.
Restrictions: Only 501(c)(3) organiztations are eligible for grants. Grant commitments are generally for one year. Grants are limited to one grant per organization, per year. Multiple grants within the same 12-month period will not be approved....
Hudson-Webber Foundation
- $100,000 to Michigan League for Public Policy, Lansing: Operating support
- $100,000 to Michigan League for Public Policy, Lansing: General operating support
- $100,000 to Force Detroit Inc, Detroit: Freer, safer detroit
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 David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation
- $350,000 to Grand Rapids Nehemiah Project, Grand Rapids: Community development
- $60,000 to Wedgwood Christian Services, Grand Rapids: Health & well-being
- $25,000 to Streams of Hope, Grand Rapids: Health & well-being
How to apply: Letter of reference
Miller Foundation
- $65,000 to Charitable Union, Battle Creek: Board grants
- $22,592 to Nonprofit Network, Jackson: Np organization support
- $2,700 to Charitable Union, 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...
Helen L Kay Charitable Trust
- $25,000 to Starr Commonwealth, Albion: Support of daily operations
- $10,000 to Tea, Detroit: Support of daily operations
- $5,000 to Camp Casey, Royal Oak: Support of daily operations
How to apply: No forms are needed. A letter explaining the need and use of funds is required
Deadlines: No deadlines are imposed
Restrictions: No restrictions are placed on the awarding of grants.
Mary Thompson Foundation
- $10,000 to Pope Francis Center, Detroit: General purpose
- $5,000 to Respite Volunteers of Shiawassee, Owosso: General purpose
- $5,000 to Alpena Area Senior Citizens Council, Alpena: General purpose
How to apply: Foundation will provide forms upon request.
Deadlines: None.
Restrictions: Restricted to programs and organizations that support the frail and elderly in michigan.
Wallace & Irene Bronner Family Charitable Foundation
- $10,000 to Thomas More Law Center, Ann Arbor: General Unrestricted
- $8,085 to Hidden Harvest, Saginaw: General Unrestricted
- $3,000 to Underground Railroad, Saginaw: General Unrestricted
How to apply: Letter Form
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions
Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation
- $130,000 to Project Green, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $40,000 to Baxter Community Center, Grand Rapids: General operating
- $25,000 to Degage Ministries, Grand Rapids: General operating
How to apply: Letter of request
Mojo Foundation C/O Michael A Mcgraw
- $35,000 to Wedgwood Christian Services, Grand Rapids: General support
- $26,000 to Graces Table, Grand Rapids: General support
- $20,000 to Samaritas, Detroit: General support
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: Section 501(c)(3) organizations
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