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Michigan private foundations

There are 3,696 private foundations in Michigan. Combined, these Michiganian private foundations employ 877 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $34 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Michigan

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
3,696
 
$3,390,971,171
Corporate foundations
 
68
 
$392,539,974
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Private foundations by major Michigan cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Detroit
 
1,732
 
$1,222,952,837
Grand Rapids
 
443
 
$325,425,420
Ann Arbor
 
203
 
$142,053,610
Flint
 
129
 
$253,340,053
Hartford
 
126
 
$61,929,870
Kalamazoo
 
113
 
$168,723,383
Saginaw
 
70
 
$25,043,589
Jackson, MI
 
52
 
$13,872,411
Battle Creek
 
44
 
$925,290,262
Niles
 
43
 
$16,421,900
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Sizes of private foundations in Michigan

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
2,200
$250k to $1M
 
371
$1M to $5M
 
203
$5M to $25M
 
61
$25M to $100M
 
13
$100M+
 
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Directory of private foundations in Michigan

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1-20 of 3,696

Kresge Foundation

To expand opportunities in America's cities through grantmaking and social investing in arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development in Detroit.
Revenue
$279.7m
Assets
$4.1b
Employees
119
EIN
38-1359217
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edsel and Eleanor Ford House

Edsel and Eleanor Ford House tells the story of the home life of a prominent American family. The Fords were cultural, social and economic leaders in an era of great optimism, as well as a turbulent time of economic depression and world war.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$299.4m
Employees
31
EIN
38-2218274
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Care Management Organization

Central Care Management Organization is a private foundation that provides care management services of the Wayne County Department of Child and Family Services-Juvenile Services Division, Case Management Services. It is located in Detroit, MI.
Revenue
$11.3m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
0
EIN
38-3050521
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Leinweber Foundation

The Leinweber Foundation is a private foundation that is supported by Larry Leinweber. It is located in Troy, MI, and it made $4,000,000 in annual grants last year.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$64.7m
Employees
1
EIN
81-0834290
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation is a grant-making organization investing in the quality of life of the people of Western New York and Southeast Michigan. The Foundation began operations in 2015 to continue his legacy.
Revenue
$89.4m
Assets
$1.0b
Employees
28
EIN
45-0921232
IRS type
501(c)(3)

McGregor Fund

The McGregor Fund is a private foundation organized to relieve the misfortunes and promote the well-being of humankind. Grants are made in the following program areas: Human Services, Education, Health Care, Arts and Culture and Public Benefit.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$209.7m
Employees
6
EIN
38-0808800
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carls Foundation

To return benefits to his community and country, and as an expression of his appreciation for the great opportunities which America afforded him. To implement their charitable activities.
Revenue
$21.0m
Assets
$129.0m
Employees
2
EIN
38-6099935
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation

To enrich humanity by strengthening and empowering children and families in need. To provide for the needs of and ensuring the future of the Jewish people and to respecting our legacy and commitment to the Detroit community.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$280.2m
Employees
16
EIN
38-1784340
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Dresner Foundation

The Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation is a private foundation located in West Bloomfield, MI. The foundation's trustees are Lori Dresner and Kevin Furlong. The foundation provides grants to Auburn Hills Community Fou.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$148.4m
Employees
17
EIN
20-5838578
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fred A and Barbara M Erb Family Foundation

The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation's mission is to nurture environmentally healthy and culturally vibrant communities in metro Detroit, consistent with sustainable business models, and support initiatives to restore the Great Lakes Ecosystem.
Revenue
$17.6m
Assets
$363.1m
Employees
8
EIN
20-5966333
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Skillman Foundation

The Skillman Foundation is committed to providing resources to improve the lives of children in metropolitan Detroit by improving their homes, schools and neighborhoods.
Revenue
$21.9m
Assets
$406.2m
Employees
22
EIN
38-1675780
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Ravitz Foundation

The Ravitz Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds general support, youth mental health awareness, and youth at risk programs. It made 60 grants last year. The Ravitz Foundation is located in Kalamazoo, MI.
Revenue
$11.7m
Assets
$41.0m
Employees
2
EIN
38-3508943
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William Davidson Foundation

The William Davidson Foundation is a private foundation that is located in Troy, MI. The foundation made $48,050,292 in grants last year and it holds $1,142,947,495 in assets.
Revenue
$28.5m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
20
EIN
20-3899187
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Harry A. & Margaret D. Towsley Foundation

The Harry A. & Margaret D. Towsley Foundation funds grant making and made 75 grants last year. Grantees include American Bird Conservancy. It is a private foundation located in Ann Arbor, MI.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$48.9m
Employees
0
EIN
38-6091798
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ronda E. Stryker and William D. Johnston Foundation

The Ronda E. Stryker and William D. Johnston Foundation is a private foundation that made 73 grants last year. The foundation's trustees are Ronda E Stryker, William D Johnston, Anne E Henn.
Revenue
$63.6m
Assets
$40.3m
Employees
5
EIN
38-3224966
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Herbert H. & Grace A. Dow Foundation

We believe initiatives that truly build a better community will last beyond a single grant cycle. We want to ensure they can be sustained. To help organizations build their own layers of operational strength.
Revenue
$40.9m
Assets
$621.2m
Employees
27
EIN
38-1437485
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cascade Hemophilia Consortium

Cascade provides confidential home delivery of a comprehensive range of products, including all brands of factor concentrate and ancillary supplies, as well as hepatitis and HIV medications.
Revenue
$26.8m
Assets
$100.8m
Employees
29
EIN
38-3199649
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundation

The Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Sparta, MI. It primarily funds charitable organizations, with Holland Home being one of its grantees. The foundation made one grant last year.
Revenue
$14.4m
Assets
$20.5m
Employees
1
EIN
38-3338626
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Kalamazoo Promise

Kalamazoo Promise is a corporate foundation based in Lansing, MI, that provides and administers college scholarships for high school graduates of Kalamazoo schools.
Revenue
$37.3m
Assets
$22.0m
Employees
5
EIN
20-4604504
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ruth Mott Foundation

The Ruth Mott Foundation gave 88 grants last year. Its purpose is "hugs around your neck" book sales - a children's book was written by applewood staff in memory of one of Ruth Mott's former emp.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$256.6m
Employees
22
EIN
38-2876435
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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