142 foundations fund environment programs in Michigan. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.
These foundations have a track record of funding environment work in Michigan, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
Live programs funding environment in Michigan that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Research to Prevent Blindness Endowment Fund
Who can apply: Department of Ophthalmology; intended for newly emerging eye research programs and recently appointed department chairs at non-grantee ophthalmology departments at university-connected medical schools.
From Arthur L Bud Johnson in Memory of Elaine V Johnson Foundation
Who can apply: Applicant must be a charitable organization described in Section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1), 509(a)(2), or 509(a)(3). The foundation funds organizations that preserve, care for, and benefit wildlife and the world's natural resources. It gives highest priority to direct conservation and science-based conservation activities. Wildlife rehabilitation not focused on threatened or endangered species will not be funded, and organizations whose primary focus is advocacy or litigation are not funded.
From Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation
Who can apply: Applicants must be charitable organizations, typically 501(c)(3)s, and demonstrate initiative, commitment, accountability, local involvement, and the ability to sustain the project long term. The foundation prefers projects with broad community impact and strong local support.
Who can apply: Only organizations with 501(c)(3) status or a fiscal sponsor may submit inquiries. The committee does not consider capital projects, easements, local watersheds/conservancies/land trusts, direct legislative lobbying, or international NGOs.
Who can apply: Projects should advance the program's climate solutions or Great Lakes and drinking water priorities. New organizations are prioritized in some areas for organizations led by people of color; some topics are invitation only or very limited.
From Greenville Area Community Fnd
Who can apply: Nonprofits and other charitable organizations serving the greater Lakeview community with projects addressing community cultural, educational, social, health, environmental and recreational concerns.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW VENTURE FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $359.6M | $624.9M | $120K | C05 | National |
| SIXTEEN THIRTY FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $236.4M | $106.5M | $100K | C60 | National |
| THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $182M | $324.3M | $66K | C500 | National |
| WINDWARD FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $137.7M | $432.7M | $100K | C30 | National |
| NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $81.9M | $560.6M | $50K | C12 | National |
| LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS EDUCATION FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | $54.8M | $37.2M | $45K | C013 | National |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY | ARLINGTON, VA | $54.1M | $9.5B | $25K | C32 | National |
| THE CONSERVATION FUND A NONPROFIT CORPORATION | ARLINGTON, VA | $52.4M | $919.4M | $20K | C300 | Regional |
| RESOURCES LEGACY FUND | SACRAMENTO, CA | $43.9M | $151.9M | $50K | C30 | Regional |
| Eagle Foundation | Omaha, NE | $41.3M | $990.9M | $100K | C30 | National |
| MULTIPLIER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $35.8M | $63.4M | $47K | C60 | National |
| Breakthrough Energy Action Inc | KIRKLAND, WA | $29.5M | $24.5M | $508K | C01 | National |
| ENERGY ACTION FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $20M | $29.3M | $50K | C35 | National |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS | WASHINGTON, DC | $17.7M | $7.3M | $40K | C030 | National |
| NATIONAL NETWORK OF ABORTION FUNDS INC | BEAVERTON, OR | $16.3M | $67.8M | $59K | C99Z | National |
| THE RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $15.5M | $46.1M | $81K | C27 | National |
| CLEAN AND PROSPEROUS AMERICA | TUMWATER, WA | $15M | $38K | $25K | C35 | National |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND INCORPORATED | NEW YORK, NY | $14.1M | $391.7M | $30K | C600 | National |
| THE CHRISTENSEN FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $13.7M | $327.1M | $50K | C30 | National |
| PATAGONIAORG | VENTURA, CA | $13.2M | — | $15K | C19 | National |
| DEPLOYUS INC | BOSTON, MA | $12.3M | $5.3M | $105K | C35 | National |
| Clean Future Forum Inc | Washington, DC | $11M | $12.2M | $400K | C30 | Regional |
| NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL INC | NEW YORK, NY | $10.6M | $576.9M | $20K | C300 | National |
| WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC | WASHINGTON, DC | $10.5M | $783.9M | $50K | C30 | National |
| WATER FOUNDATION | SACRAMENTO, CA | $9.3M | $39M | $60K | C32 | National |
WASHINGTON, DC
$236.4M
$106.5M
$100K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$182M
$324.3M
$66K
WASHINGTON, DC
$81.9M
$560.6M
$50K
WASHINGTON, DC
$54.8M
$37.2M
$45K
ARLINGTON, VA
$52.4M
$919.4M
$20K
SACRAMENTO, CA
$43.9M
$151.9M
$50K
KIRKLAND, WA
$29.5M
$24.5M
$508K
WASHINGTON, DC
$17.7M
$7.3M
$40K
BEAVERTON, OR
$16.3M
$67.8M
$59K
WASHINGTON, DC
$15.5M
$46.1M
$81K
TUMWATER, WA
$15M
$38K
$25K
NEW YORK, NY
$14.1M
$391.7M
$30K
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$13.7M
$327.1M
$50K
NEW YORK, NY
$10.6M
$576.9M
$20K
WASHINGTON, DC
$10.5M
$783.9M
$50K
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