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Michigan private foundations

There are 3,547 private foundations in Michigan. Combined, these Michiganian private foundations employ 811 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $35 billion.
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Types of private foundations in Michigan

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
 
3,547
 
$4,106,750,129
Corporate foundations
 
66
 
$317,594,767
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Private foundations by major Michigan cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Detroit
 
1,740
 
$1,216,265,070
Grand Rapids
 
437
 
$386,575,063
Ann Arbor
 
194
 
$163,256,015
Hartford
 
125
 
$44,794,515
Flint
 
120
 
$306,046,205
Kalamazoo
 
110
 
$194,911,020
Saginaw
 
64
 
$29,086,822
Jackson, MI
 
54
 
$35,528,721
Midland, MI
 
42
 
$124,049,199
Battle Creek
 
42
 
$1,366,822,533
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Sizes of private foundations in Michigan

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
1,981
$250k to $1M
 
414
$1M to $5M
 
225
$5M to $25M
 
94
$25M to $100M
 
15
$100M+
 
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Directory of private foundations in Michigan

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1-20 of 3,547

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
$61.3m
Assets
$4.0b
Employees
124
EIN
38-1359217
IRS type
501(c)(3)

DTE Energy Foundation

The DTE Energy Foundation is at the core of DTE Energy's commitment to the communities and customers it is privileged to serve. It will aggressively communicate this reaffirmed commitment at every opportunity.
Revenue
$19.9m
Assets
$129.1m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2708636
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Jamie and Denise Jacob Family Private Foundation

The Jamie and Denise Jacob Family Foundation supports marginalized people in southeast Michigan with a focus on childhood enrichment, college success, and reproductive health.
Revenue
$30.4m
Assets
$69.6m
Employees
5
EIN
92-0641040
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
$10.3m
Assets
$17.9m
Employees
0
EIN
38-3050521
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
$19.5m
Assets
$318.0m
Employees
22
EIN
38-2218274
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
$75.8m
Assets
$896.5m
Employees
30
EIN
45-0921232
IRS type
501(c)(3)

McGregor Fund

The McGregor Fund is a Detroit-based foundation focused on alleviating misfortunes, promoting well-being, and supporting initiatives for basic needs and racial equity.
Revenue
$19.6m
Assets
$235.1m
Employees
6
EIN
38-0808800
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
$11.0m
Assets
$71.9m
Employees
1
EIN
81-0834290
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
$8.1m
Assets
$280.0m
Employees
16
EIN
38-1784340
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Carls Foundation

The Carls Foundation is a private nonprofit in Michigan, focusing on children's welfare and preserving natural areas through grants and supportive programs.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$128.7m
Employees
2
EIN
38-6099935
IRS type
501(c)(3)

A Alfred Taubman Foundation

The A Alfred Taubman Foundation is a private foundation located in Bloomfield Hills, MI. It made 43 grants last year. Grantees include Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Detroit. Trustees are Rebecca L Grove, Jeffrey M Davidson, Gayle T Kalisman.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$212.0m
Employees
0
EIN
27-1366308
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
$8.4m
Assets
$160.4m
Employees
0
EIN
20-5838578
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The 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
$40.1m
Assets
$418.5m
Employees
20
EIN
38-1675780
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Fred and Barbara 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
$21.3m
Assets
$377.4m
Employees
9
EIN
20-5966333
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hudson-Webber Foundation

The Hudson-Webber Foundation is a Detroit-based private foundation funding local art support and providing 200 grants, including to the Foundation For Detroit's Future.
Revenue
$6.7m
Assets
$166.6m
Employees
7
EIN
38-6052131
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stahls Automotive Foundation

The Stahls Automotive Foundation preserves vintage vehicles, educates youth about automotive history, and hosts community events celebrating craftsmanship at the Stahls Motor and Music Experience.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$23.5m
Employees
6
EIN
20-0527095
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William Davidson Foundation

The William Davidson Foundation is a private family foundation funding transformative initiatives for Southeast Michigan, Israel, and the Jewish community.
Revenue
$80.4m
Assets
$1.1b
Employees
19
EIN
20-3899187
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Steelcase Foundation

The Steelcase Foundation is a corporate foundation that is located in Grand Rapids, MI. The foundation made $4,530,594 in grants last year and has $103,000,650 in assets.
Revenue
$5.8m
Assets
$128.8m
Employees
0
EIN
38-6050470
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
$6.1m
Assets
$50.8m
Employees
0
EIN
38-6091798
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
$55.9m
Assets
$642.6m
Employees
27
EIN
38-1437485
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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