Foundations funding education nonprofits in Michigan
481 foundations based in Michigan reported $316M in education grants across 4,197 grants. Median grant: $7,500.
Based in Michigan
Ranked by dollars granted to education causes — not by how large the foundation is overall.
| Foundation | Giving to education | Grants | Median grant | Total giving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WK Kellogg FoundationEIN 381359264 | $39.5M | 247 | $100,000 | $286M |
| Charles Stewart Mott FoundationEIN 381211227 | $27.3M | 88 | $55,000 | $166M |
| The Kresge FoundationEIN 381359217 | $18.8M | 97 | $140,000 | $170M |
| Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganEIN 382530980 | $18.7M | 131 | $25,000 | $105M |
| The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationEIN 450921232 | $12.6M | 51 | $100,000 | $141M |
| The Gilbert Family FoundationEIN 357294609 | $11.9M | 13 | $162,263 | $113M |
| THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INCEIN 382641093 | $9.06M | 13 | $15,000 | $22.9M |
| Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation IncEIN 346513729 | $6.70M | 8 | $200,000 | $10.2M |
| Community Foundation of Greater FlintEIN 382190667 | $6.12M | 26 | $15,000 | $14.7M |
| Daniel & Pamella Devos FoundationEIN 383035976 | $5.87M | 10 | $32,500 | $11.5M |
| NfxEIN 821672519 | $5.19M | 7 | $411,764 | $14.7M |
| Jewish Federation of DetroitEIN 381359214 | $5.13M | 7 | $40,000 | $47.4M |
| Penske Foundation IncEIN 274648290 | $4.25M | 6 | $100,000 | $9.47M |
| Michigan Colleges AllianceEIN 381332962 | $4.21M | 15 | $111,708 | $4.21M |
| United Way for Southeastern MichiganEIN 203099071 | $4.15M | 34 | $40,000 | $52.6M |
| Douglas & Maria Devos FoundationEIN 383035972 | $3.93M | 21 | $30,000 | $10.5M |
| The Skillman FoundationEIN 381675780 | $3.89M | 58 | $10,000 | $17.8M |
| The Northern Michigan University FoundationEIN 237034523 | $3.70M | 7 | $429,745 | $3.70M |
| Leinweber FoundationEIN 810834290 | $3.42M | 4 | $75,000 | $4.08M |
| Irving S Gilmore FoundationEIN 237236057 | $3.30M | 17 | $25,000 | $13.7M |
Funds Michigan from out of state
338 foundations outside Michigan send at least 10% of their grantmaking, and at least $100,000, to Michigan organizations. Between them they moved $340M into the state.
| Foundation | Home state | Giving to Michigan | Share to Michigan | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workmoney Foundation IncEIN 881168529 | WI | $63.4M | 91% | $350,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners IncEIN 521231931 | MD | $20.9M | 28% | $45,000 |
| Strategic Victory FundEIN 842526354 | NC | $19.1M | 36% | $315,850 |
| IffEIN 363656836 | IL | $12.9M | 76% | $59,276 |
| HN and Frances C Berger FoundationEIN 521757452 | CA | $10.7M | 65% | $15,000 |
| Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare CorporationEIN 592170012 | FL | $9.09M | 28% | $65,000 |
| Philadelphia Works IncEIN 233048942 | PA | $8.49M | 14% | $145,421 |
| Capital Workforce Partners IncEIN 061013293 | CT | $7.45M | 49% | $330,925 |
| Christ Cares for Kids FoundationEIN 383505507 | Washington | $6.54M | 49% | $330,000 |
| The Richard Tam FoundationEIN 880241216 | NV | $6.50M | 51% | $1,500,000 |
| Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationEIN 386091368 | VA | $6.48M | 92% | $12,500 |
| The Marsal Family Foundation C/O Alvarez & Marsal IncEIN 841367157 | NY | $5.24M | 80% | $2,500 |
| National Network of Public Health Institutes IncEIN 721505359 | LA | $3.61M | 18% | $59,947 |
| La Jolla Institute for ImmunologyEIN 330328688 | CA | $3.46M | 34% | $106,022 |
| The Recycling Partnership IncEIN 371622018 | DC | $3.05M | 20% | $65,020 |
| Ttees Univ of Michigan Law SchoolEIN 136053039 | DE | $2.72M | 100% | $2,717,276 |
| APMPFF IncEIN 810719050 | IL | $2.46M | 71% | $40,000 |
| Pulte Family Charitable FoundationEIN 382923581 | FL | $2.41M | 31% | $25,000 |
| Song FoundationEIN 843950307 | CO | $2.38M | 94% | $45,000 |
| Community Health Advocates IncEIN 542051046 | VA | $2.36M | 38% | $174,957 |
How these figures are built
Every number on this page comes from IRS Form 990 filings — the grants foundations themselves reported on Schedule I or Part XV. Organizations that file the simplified 990-EZ are not asked to report grants, so they do not appear here at all. Donor-advised fund sponsors, corporate giving conduits, and organizations that regrant only to their own affiliates are excluded — they distribute donor-directed or internal funds and do not accept applications. Foundations reporting fewer than 3 grants in a cause are also excluded. And giving patterns reflect the filings loaded, not necessarily what a foundation is funding this year, so verify recent activity before you approach anyone. Full methodology.
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