Private foundations
Search 74,872 U.S. private foundations by name, cause or the organizations they have funded. Each page shows the foundation's largest grants, where its money goes and — just as important — whether it accepts applications at all.
5,693 foundations that gave to recipients in Michigan, sorted by giving in the state.
| Foundation | Based in | Given in MI | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wk Kellogg Foundation Trust - No 5315 Largest grant: Wk Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | $420M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation of Greater Flint | Flint, MI | $101M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Gilbert Family Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | Detroit, MI | $77.8M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| WK Kellogg Foundation Largest grant: Center for Creative Leadership | Battle Creek, MI | $65M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation Largest grant: Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo | Detroit, MI | $63.5M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Kresge Foundation Largest grant: Foundation for Detroits Future | Troy, MI | $42.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INC | Grand Rapids, MI | $40.3M tax year 2025 | Preselected only |
| The Ford Foundation Largest grant: Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | New York, NY | $31.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation Largest grant: Young Women's Christian Association of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | $30.4M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| Samuel & Jean Frankel Foundation Largest grant: University of Michigan | Troy, MI | $30.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Samuel and Jean Frankel Jewish Heritage Foundation Largest grant: Yeshiva Beth Yehudah | Troy, MI | $28.5M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| William Davidson Foundation Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Detroit | Birmingham, MI | $28.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Wege Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $21.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Duffy Foundation Largest grant: Umrc Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | $18.1M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Irving S Gilmore Foundation Largest grant: Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | $15.7M tax year 2025 | May accept |
| The Fred & Barbara Erb Family Foundation Largest grant: The Henry Ford | Royal Oak, MI | $15.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Skillman Foundation Largest grant: Detroit Children's Fund | Detroit, MI | $15.2M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Dte Energy Foundation Largest grant: Dte Beacon Park Foundation | Detroit, MI | $14.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Jay Van Andel Trust Uad 82878 Largest grant: Van Andel Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | $14.2M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Herbert H & Grace a Dow Foundation | Midland, MI | $14M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| McGregor Fund Largest grant: Detroit Phoenix Center | Detroit, MI | $12.8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Virginia a Groot Foundation Largest grant: Peter & Penelope West Charitable Fund | Lake Forest, IL | $12.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Richard and Helen Devos Foundation Largest grant: Grand Rapids Symphony Society | Grand Rapids, MI | $12M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| John S and James L Knight Foundation Largest grant: The Associated Press | Miami, FL | $11.9M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Daniel & Pamella Devos Foundation Largest grant: Northwood University | Grand Rapids, MI | $10.7M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| HN and Frances C Berger Foundation Largest grant: Volunteers of America Michigan | Palm Desert, CA | $10.7M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Dow Company Foundation Largest grant: Charities Aid Foundation | Midland, MI | $10.6M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation Inc Largest grant: Jewish Federation of Detroit | Southfield, MI | $10.3M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The D Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation Largest grant: University of Michigan | Troy, MI | $10M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation Largest grant: American Council of Learned Societies | New York, NY | $9.59M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Herrick Foundation Largest grant: Many Hands Lifesharing Community Many Hands Lifesharing Community | Ann Arbor, MI | $8.72M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Largest grant: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Princeton, NJ | $8.55M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Hudson-Webber Foundation Largest grant: Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Detroit, MI | $8.46M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| The David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation Largest grant: Pine Rest Christian Hospital | Grand Rapids, MI | $8.4M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Devos Family Foundation Largest grant: Corewell Health Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | $8.14M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| Aa Van Elslander Foundation Largest grant: Full Circle Foundation | Birmingham, MI | $8.01M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Donald and Mary Kosch Foundation Largest grant: Donald & Mary Kosch Charitable Fund | Plymouth, MI | $8M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy Foundation Largest grant: Henry Ford Health System | Reston, VA | $7.95M tax year 2024 | Preselected only |
| The Rees-Jones Foundation Largest grant: Children's Medical Center Foundation | Dallas, TX | $7.95M tax year 2024 | May accept |
| Whirlpool Foundation Largest grant: Cornerstone Alliance | Benton Harbor, MI | $7.44M tax year 2024 | May accept |
From IRS Form 990-PF returns (latest e-filed return per foundation; foundations that gave under $5,000 are not listed). “Preselected only” means the foundation reported it does not accept unsolicited requests. Appearing here does not mean a foundation will consider your request.
Frequently asked questions
Do private foundations accept grant applications?
Many do not. Of the 74,872 foundations listed here, about 76% reported on Form 990-PF that they give only to preselected organizations and do not accept unsolicited requests. Use the "Accepts applications" filter to see the rest, and check each foundation's instructions.
Where does this foundation data come from?
From private foundations' Form 990-PF returns, e-filed with the IRS and published in the IRS Form 990 Series downloads. GrantsJunction keeps each foundation's latest return, its 25 largest grants and its giving by state, and refreshes monthly. Grants to individuals are counted but never named.
How can I find foundations that fund organizations like mine?
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