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    Grants in Michigan

    3,559 foundations$6.3B total annual giving$12K median grant34 metro areas

    Michigan is home to 3,559 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $6.3B. The median grant from Michigan foundations is $12K.

    Michigan Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    3,559

    Foundations Funding Here

    12,761

    Total Annual Giving

    $6.3B

    Total Assets Under Management

    $163.4B

    Median Grant Size

    $12K

    Largest Foundations in Michigan

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    WK Kellogg Foundation Trust - No 5315BATTLE CREEK$358M$9B$377MT21Local
    WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek$314.9M$481M$100KT21National
    CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATIONFLINT$164.4M$3.8B$25KT99National
    THE KRESGE FOUNDATIONTROY$156.4M$4B$150KT22National
    THE RALPH C WILSON JR FOUNDATIONDETROIT$140.8M$896.5M$25KT20National
    FOOD BANK COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INCLANSING$127.8M$5.9M$13.4MK30Local
    THE GILBERT FAMILY FOUNDATIONDETROIT$105.9M$37M$162KT22Regional
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGANDETROIT$105.1M$1.2B$26KT31Regional
    VAUGHAN FOUNDATION C/O ERIK H SERR MILLER CANFIELDANN ARBOR$69.8M$6.3M$50KT20ZLocal
    FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGANFLINT$63.9M$39.7M$55.3MK310Local
    WK Kellogg Foundation Trust - No 5315

    BATTLE CREEK

    Annual Giving

    $358M

    Total Assets

    $9B

    Median Grant

    $377M

    T21Local
    WK Kellogg Foundation

    Battle Creek

    Annual Giving

    $314.9M

    Total Assets

    $481M

    Median Grant

    $100K

    T21National
    CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION

    FLINT

    Annual Giving

    $164.4M

    Total Assets

    $3.8B

    Median Grant

    $25K

    T99National
    THE KRESGE FOUNDATION

    TROY

    Annual Giving

    $156.4M

    Total Assets

    $4B

    Median Grant

    $150K

    T22National
    THE RALPH C WILSON JR FOUNDATION

    DETROIT

    Annual Giving

    $140.8M

    Total Assets

    $896.5M

    Median Grant

    $25K

    T20National
    FOOD BANK COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC

    LANSING

    Annual Giving

    $127.8M

    Total Assets

    $5.9M

    Median Grant

    $13.4M

    K30Local
    THE GILBERT FAMILY FOUNDATION

    DETROIT

    Annual Giving

    $105.9M

    Total Assets

    $37M

    Median Grant

    $162K

    T22Regional
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN

    DETROIT

    Annual Giving

    $105.1M

    Total Assets

    $1.2B

    Median Grant

    $26K

    T31Regional
    VAUGHAN FOUNDATION C/O ERIK H SERR MILLER CANFIELD

    ANN ARBOR

    Annual Giving

    $69.8M

    Total Assets

    $6.3M

    Median Grant

    $50K

    T20ZLocal
    FOOD BANK OF EASTERN MICHIGAN

    FLINT

    Annual Giving

    $63.9M

    Total Assets

    $39.7M

    Median Grant

    $55.3M

    K310Local
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    What Gets Funded in Michigan

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    1,230$1.1B
    Education1,230 · $1.1B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    987$2.2B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism987 · $2.2B
    Human Services
    755$427.4M
    Human Services755 · $427.4M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    586$327.5M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities586 · $327.5M
    Religion-Related
    560$453.7M
    Religion-Related560 · $453.7M
    Health Care
    483$521.8M
    Health Care483 · $521.8M
    Recreation & Sports
    264$113.1M
    Recreation & Sports264 · $113.1M
    Youth Development
    247$99.4M
    Youth Development247 · $99.4M
    International Affairs
    228$65.2M
    International Affairs228 · $65.2M
    Animal-Related
    209$138.9M
    Animal-Related209 · $138.9M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(970)College Access(463)Healthcare(453)Youth Development(406)Arts Culture(312)Food Access(299)Capacity Building(248)Research(221)Emergency Assistance(220)Housing(217)Mental Health Services(162)Workforce Development(141)Conservation(131)Literacy(106)Early Childhood(92)Community Organizing(90)Stem Education(65)Advocacy(63)Environmental Education(62)Disaster Relief(61)

    Where Foundations Are Located in Michigan

    Top 10 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI2,072$2.2B$1.1M
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI711$777.9M$1.1M
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI286$334.5M$1.2M
    Ann Arbor, MI270$267.5M$991K
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI154$452.2M$2.9M
    Flint, MI146$370.1M$2.5M
    Traverse City, MI136$64.6M$475K
    Saginaw, MI94$31.5M$335K
    Jackson, MI74$34.6M$468K
    Battle Creek, MI64$1.2B$18.5M
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
    Foundations

    2,072

    Total Giving

    $2.2B

    Avg Grant

    $1.1M

    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
    Foundations

    711

    Total Giving

    $777.9M

    Avg Grant

    $1.1M

    Lansing-East Lansing, MI
    Foundations

    286

    Total Giving

    $334.5M

    Avg Grant

    $1.2M

    Ann Arbor, MI
    Foundations

    270

    Total Giving

    $267.5M

    Avg Grant

    $991K

    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
    Foundations

    154

    Total Giving

    $452.2M

    Avg Grant

    $2.9M

    Flint, MI
    Foundations

    146

    Total Giving

    $370.1M

    Avg Grant

    $2.5M

    Traverse City, MI
    Foundations

    136

    Total Giving

    $64.6M

    Avg Grant

    $475K

    Saginaw, MI
    Foundations

    94

    Total Giving

    $31.5M

    Avg Grant

    $335K

    Jackson, MI
    Foundations

    74

    Total Giving

    $34.6M

    Avg Grant

    $468K

    Battle Creek, MI
    Foundations

    64

    Total Giving

    $1.2B

    Avg Grant

    $18.5M

    Types of Foundations in Michigan

    Family Foundation
    31.8%
    1,64831.8%$1.8B
    Family Foundation1,648 (31.8%)

    $1.8B in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    19.4%
    1,00619.4%$1.6B
    Independent Foundation1,006 (19.4%)

    $1.6B in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    12.9%
    66912.9%$834.8M
    Operating Nonprofit669 (12.9%)

    $834.8M in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    3065.9%$61.8M
    Private Operating Foundation306 (5.9%)

    $61.8M in annual giving

    Requires Review
    2785.4%$21.2M
    Requires Review278 (5.4%)

    $21.2M in annual giving

    Faith-Based Foundation
    2114.1%$111.6M
    Faith-Based Foundation211 (4.1%)

    $111.6M in annual giving

    Service Club / Fraternal
    1963.8%$46.8M
    Service Club / Fraternal196 (3.8%)

    $46.8M in annual giving

    Other
    16.8%
    87216.8%$1.8B
    Other872 (16.8%)

    $1.8B in annual giving

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    Typical Grant Profile in Michigan

    Median Grant Size

    $12K

    New Grantee Rate

    40%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    77%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Michigan foundation awards grants of $12K. Approximately 40% of Michigan foundations actively fund new organizations, and 77% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Michigan

    How many foundations give grants in Michigan?
    There are 3,559 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Michigan and an additional 9,202 out-of-state foundations that fund Michigan-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in Michigan?
    The median grant from Michigan foundations is $12K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and focus area.
    What are the largest foundations in Michigan?
    The largest foundations in Michigan by annual giving are WK Kellogg Foundation Trust - No 5315, WK Kellogg Foundation, CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION, with combined giving of $837.3M.
    What types of organizations do Michigan foundations fund?
    The most commonly funded areas in Michigan include Education, Philanthropy & Voluntarism, Human Services. Explore the focus area breakdown above for the full distribution.
    How do I find grants for my nonprofit in Michigan?
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