Foundations funding international nonprofits in Michigan
95 foundations based in Michigan reported $43.9M in international grants across 526 grants. Median grant: $3,000.
Based in Michigan
Ranked by dollars granted to international causes — not by how large the foundation is overall.
| Foundation | Giving to international & foreign affairs | Grants | Median grant | Total giving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Davidson FoundationEIN 203899187 | $13.3M | 15 | $287,500 | $59.6M |
| Jewish Federation of DetroitEIN 381359214 | $9.33M | 9 | $40,000 | $47.4M |
| Charles Stewart Mott FoundationEIN 381211227 | $5.22M | 32 | $55,000 | $166M |
| John E Fetzer Institute IncEIN 386052788 | $3.45M | 22 | $2,000 | $22.9M |
| Rural India Supporting TrustEIN 266163668 | $1.73M | 5 | $563,306 | $7.86M |
| Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation IncEIN 381784340 | $1.71M | 13 | $47,908 | $15.3M |
| Micah 68 FoundationEIN 205900630 | $1.56M | 24 | $50,000 | $2.77M |
| Marvin and Betty Danto Family FoundationEIN 203896742 | $890K | 6 | $20,000 | $3.45M |
| Grosfeld FoundationEIN 382575307 | $680K | 3 | $10,000 | $5.39M |
| Arab Community Center for Economic and SEIN 237444497 | $659K | 8 | $15,000 | $1.40M |
| The Amity FoundationEIN 474368843 | $656K | 10 | $12,500 | $810K |
| A Alfred Taubman FoundationEIN 271366308 | $468K | 4 | $25,000 | $7.34M |
| The Stone Foundation of MichiganEIN 270439220 | $348K | 3 | $10,000 | $790K |
| Saga FoundationEIN 383097160 | $326K | 4 | $27,500 | $1.95M |
| Thomas and Carol Cracchiolo FoundationEIN 382543263 | $226K | 5 | $5,500 | $1.19M |
| Harold and Penny B Blumenstein Foundation CorporationEIN 382710389 | $225K | 5 | $3,000 | $1.93M |
| Capital Region Community FoundationEIN 382776652 | $221K | 6 | $17,151 | $4.50M |
| The John R and M Margrite Davis FoundationEIN 386058593 | $200K | 5 | $9,375 | $829K |
| Cornucopia Family FoundationEIN 208080952 | $186K | 4 | $31,667 | $1.95M |
| Michigan Student Assembly of the University of MichiganEIN 382397329 | $177K | 16 | $7,550 | $331K |
Funds Michigan from out of state
88 foundations outside Michigan send at least 10% of their grantmaking, and at least $100,000, to Michigan organizations. Between them they moved $131M into the state.
| Foundation | Home state | Giving to Michigan | Share to Michigan | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service Inc Dba Global RefugeEIN 132574854 | MD | $59.5M | 29% | $1,217,078 |
| Strategic Victory FundEIN 842526354 | NC | $19.1M | 36% | $315,850 |
| Christ Cares for Kids FoundationEIN 383505507 | Washington | $6.54M | 49% | $330,000 |
| Edward C and Linda Dresner Levy FoundationEIN 386091368 | VA | $6.48M | 92% | $12,500 |
| Rita L Willis Foundation 1300-0002455EIN 387204563 | OK | $2.73M | 35% | $702,000 |
| Pulte Family Charitable FoundationEIN 382923581 | FL | $2.41M | 31% | $25,000 |
| J Ira and Nicki Harris Family Foundation IncEIN 650805468 | FL | $2.29M | 50% | $10,000 |
| Islamic Relief USAEIN 954453134 | VA | $2.07M | 12% | $17,179 |
| Breach Family FoundationEIN 832901970 | IL | $2.00M | 81% | $25,000 |
| MadalaEIN 262612783 | CO | $1.51M | 63% | $64,370 |
| The Brookby FoundationEIN 383202330 | WI | $1.13M | 32% | $1,500 |
| The Pedersen Foundation C/O Gino Zaccardelli - McGuirewoods LLPEIN 471188416 | VA | $1.10M | 68% | $10,000 |
| Bill and Linda Stavropoulos Family FoundationEIN 450547094 | FL | $1.06M | 26% | $5,250 |
| The Lanterman FoundationEIN 911789916 | Washington | $1.01M | 18% | $50,000 |
| The David and Meredith Kaplan FoundationEIN 266166619 | CA | $950K | 20% | $50,000 |
| Jim and Diana Huckle Family FoundationEIN 376474117 | DE | $898K | 100% | $49,250 |
| United CharitableEIN 204286082 | VA | $893K | 11% | $10,500 |
| Sawyer Foundation Charitable TrEIN 856488444 | FL | $875K | 44% | $1,500 |
| American ForestsEIN 530196544 | DC | $799K | 16% | $30,300 |
| The George G FundEIN 856576699 | NY | $775K | 48% | $62,500 |
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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