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    Grants in Michigan

    3,621 foundations$15B total annual giving$10K median grant34 metro areas

    Michigan Grantmaking at a Glance

    Foundations HQ'd Here

    3,621

    Foundations Funding Here

    11,778

    Total Annual Giving

    $15B

    Total Assets Under Management

    $154.5B

    Largest Foundations in Michigan

    FoundationCityAnnual GivingTotal AssetsMedian GrantNTEEScope
    WK Kellogg Foundation Trust - No 5315BATTLE CREEK$1.3B$9B$377MT21Local
    WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek$1B$454.4M$100KT21National
    VAN ANDEL INSTITUTEGRAND RAPIDS$521.8M

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    What Gets Funded in Michigan

    Top Cause Areas

    Education
    1,157$2.3B
    Education1,157 · $2.3B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism
    986$6.4B
    Philanthropy & Voluntarism986 · $6.4B
    Human Services
    755$1.3B
    Human Services755 · $1.3B

    Where Foundations Are Located in Michigan

    Top 10 metro areas by foundation count

    Metro AreaFoundationsTotal Annual GivingAvg Grant Size
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI1,776$5.4B$3.1M
    Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI604$2.2B$3.6M
    Ann Arbor, MI222$413.8M

    Types of Foundations in Michigan

    Family Foundation
    37.1%
    1,60437.1%$3.5B
    Family Foundation1,604 (37.1%)

    $3.5B in annual giving

    Independent Foundation
    21.5%
    93021.5%$4.5B
    Independent Foundation930 (21.5%)

    Typical Grant Profile in Michigan

    Median Grant Size

    $10K

    New Grantee Rate

    65%

    Accept Unsolicited Proposals

    90%

    Most Recent Filing Year

    2026

    The typical Michigan foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 65% of Michigan foundations actively fund new organizations, and 90% accept unsolicited proposals.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Grants in Michigan

    How many foundations give grants in Michigan?
    There are 3,621 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Michigan and an additional 8,157 out-of-state foundations that fund Michigan-based organizations.
    What is the average grant size in Michigan?
    The median grant from Michigan foundations is $10K. 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, VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE, with combined giving of $2.8B.

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    Michigan is home to 3,621 grantmaking foundations with combined annual giving of $15B. The median grant from Michigan foundations is $10K.

    Median Grant Size

    $10K

    Total Grants on Record

    0

    $2.2B
    $48.6M
    T22Z
    Local
    CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATIONFLINT$515.9M$3.8B$25KT99National
    THE KRESGE FOUNDATIONTROY$499.2M$4B$150KT22National
    THE GILBERT FAMILY FOUNDATIONDETROIT$342.5M$53.1M$162KT22Regional
    FOOD BANK COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INCLANSING$340.4M$6.7M$13.4MK30Local
    MICHIGAN HEALTH & HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION D/B/A MHAOKEMOS$304.8M$39.5M$207KY03Local
    THE RALPH C WILSON JR FOUNDATIONDETROIT$297M$896.5M$25KT20National
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGANDETROIT$275.8M$1.2B$26KT31Regional
    WK Kellogg Foundation Trust - No 5315

    BATTLE CREEK

    Annual Giving

    $1.3B

    Total Assets

    $9B

    Median Grant

    $377M

    T21Local
    WK Kellogg Foundation

    Battle Creek

    Annual Giving

    $1B

    Total Assets

    $454.4M

    Median Grant

    $100K

    T21National
    VAN ANDEL INSTITUTE

    GRAND RAPIDS

    Annual Giving

    $521.8M

    Total Assets

    $2.2B

    Median Grant

    $48.6M

    T22ZLocal
    CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION

    FLINT

    Annual Giving

    $515.9M

    Total Assets

    $3.8B

    Median Grant

    $25K

    T99National
    THE KRESGE FOUNDATION

    TROY

    Annual Giving

    $499.2M

    Total Assets

    $4B

    Median Grant

    $150K

    T22National
    THE GILBERT FAMILY FOUNDATION

    DETROIT

    Annual Giving

    $342.5M

    Total Assets

    $53.1M

    Median Grant

    $162K

    T22Regional
    FOOD BANK COUNCIL OF MICHIGAN INC

    LANSING

    Annual Giving

    $340.4M

    Total Assets

    $6.7M

    Median Grant

    $13.4M

    K30Local
    MICHIGAN HEALTH & HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION D/B/A MHA

    OKEMOS

    Annual Giving

    $304.8M

    Total Assets

    $39.5M

    Median Grant

    $207K

    Y03Local
    THE RALPH C WILSON JR FOUNDATION

    DETROIT

    Annual Giving

    $297M

    Total Assets

    $896.5M

    Median Grant

    $25K

    T20National
    COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN

    DETROIT

    Annual Giving

    $275.8M

    Total Assets

    $1.2B

    Median Grant

    $26K

    T31Regional
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    Arts, Culture & Humanities
    586$612.7M
    Arts, Culture & Humanities586 · $612.7M
    Religion-Related
    560$1.1B
    Religion-Related560 · $1.1B
    Health Care
    484$1.5B
    Health Care484 · $1.5B
    Recreation & Sports
    264$209.7M
    Recreation & Sports264 · $209.7M
    Youth Development
    247$177.7M
    Youth Development247 · $177.7M
    International Affairs
    228$172.7M
    International Affairs228 · $172.7M
    Animal-Related
    209$182.1M
    Animal-Related209 · $182.1M
    CategoryFundersGiving

    Common Focus Areas

    General Operating(982)College Access(464)Healthcare(454)Youth Development(402)Arts Culture(304)Food Access(294)Capacity Building(250)Emergency Assistance(223)Research(219)Housing(216)Mental Health Services(162)Workforce Development(140)Conservation(132)Literacy(105)Community Organizing(93)Early Childhood(92)Environmental Education(64)Disaster Relief(62)Stem Education(62)Advocacy(62)
    $1.9M
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI193$1.1B$5.8M
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI133$917.2M$6.9M
    Flint, MI126$999.4M$7.9M
    Traverse City, MI118$114.4M$970K
    Saginaw, MI76$71.3M$938K
    Jackson, MI66$80.1M$1.2M
    Battle Creek, MI53$2.4B$45.3M
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
    Foundations

    1,776

    Total Giving

    $5.4B

    Avg Grant

    $3.1M

    Grand Rapids-Kentwood, MI
    Foundations

    604

    Total Giving

    $2.2B

    Avg Grant

    $3.6M

    Ann Arbor, MI
    Foundations

    222

    Total Giving

    $413.8M

    Avg Grant

    $1.9M

    Lansing-East Lansing, MI
    Foundations

    193

    Total Giving

    $1.1B

    Avg Grant

    $5.8M

    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
    Foundations

    133

    Total Giving

    $917.2M

    Avg Grant

    $6.9M

    Flint, MI
    Foundations

    126

    Total Giving

    $999.4M

    Avg Grant

    $7.9M

    Traverse City, MI
    Foundations

    118

    Total Giving

    $114.4M

    Avg Grant

    $970K

    Saginaw, MI
    Foundations

    76

    Total Giving

    $71.3M

    Avg Grant

    $938K

    Jackson, MI
    Foundations

    66

    Total Giving

    $80.1M

    Avg Grant

    $1.2M

    Battle Creek, MI
    Foundations

    53

    Total Giving

    $2.4B

    Avg Grant

    $45.3M

    $4.5B in annual giving

    Operating Nonprofit
    3468.0%$1.3B
    Operating Nonprofit346 (8.0%)

    $1.3B in annual giving

    Private Operating Foundation
    3067.1%$84M
    Private Operating Foundation306 (7.1%)

    $84M in annual giving

    Other
    2475.7%$601.5M
    Other247 (5.7%)

    $601.5M in annual giving

    Faith-Based Foundation
    1623.7%$190.6M
    Faith-Based Foundation162 (3.7%)

    $190.6M in annual giving

    Service Club / Fraternal
    1222.8%$69.9M
    Service Club / Fraternal122 (2.8%)

    $69.9M in annual giving

    Other
    14.1%
    61114.1%$4.8B
    Other611 (14.1%)

    $4.8B in annual giving

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    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.
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