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Michigan public foundations

There are 596 grantmaking public charity foundations in Michigan. Combined, these Michiganian public foundations employ 1,021 people, earn more than $1 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $11 billion.
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Types of public foundations in Michigan

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
596
 
$1,418,058,813
Community foundations
 
198
 
$965,766,226
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Public foundations by major Michigan cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Detroit
 
276
 
$452,643,700
Grand Rapids
 
71
 
$255,542,307
Hartford
 
35
 
$23,592,131
Flint
 
27
 
$153,901,583
Kalamazoo
 
21
 
$145,230,177
Ann Arbor
 
15
 
$25,646,123
Saginaw
 
11
 
$15,353,406
Muskegon
 
11
 
$39,740,420
Midland, MI
 
9
 
$21,535,578
Jackson, MI
 
8
 
$15,126,315
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Job trends for Michigan public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
165
1-10
 
54
11-25
 
19
26-100
 
10
101 to 1,000
 
0
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of public foundations in Michigan

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
194
$250k to $1M
 
42
$1M to $5M
 
49
$5M to $25M
 
36
$25M to $100M
 
7
$100M+
 
2
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Directory of public foundations in Michigan

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1-20 of 596

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

To build and manage our community's permanent endowment and lead the community to strengthen the lives of its people. We envision a magnetic and interconnected West Michigan community.
Revenue
$27.3m
Assets
$483.6m
Employees
37
EIN
38-2877959
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of St Clair County

Since 1944, the Community Foundation has been dedicated to building community capital through the strategic application of philanthropic funds and the passion, dedication and talents of county residents.
Revenue
$6.9m
Assets
$106.4m
Employees
18
EIN
38-1872132
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan enhances quality of life by facilitating permanent positive change through philanthropy. Located in Detroit, MI.
Revenue
$246.1m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
83
EIN
38-2530980
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saint Mary's Foundation

Saint Mary's Foundation raises funds for Mercy Health Saint Mary's programs in Grand Rapids MI, serving in the spirit of the Gospel.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$35.9m
Employees
0
EIN
38-1779602
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bay Area Community Foundation

Bay Area Community Foundation fulfills donors' charitable wishes by building endowment funds, awarding grants and scholarships in Michigan.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$70.9m
Employees
8
EIN
38-2418086
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Manistee County Community Foundation

Manistee County foundation enhances quality of life with philanthropy and endowments, providing grants and scholarships to nonprofits, governments, and schools.
Revenue
$5.7m
Assets
$48.2m
Employees
6
EIN
38-2741723
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Bronson Health Foundation

The Bronson Health Foundation supports the health and well-being of individuals and communities in southwest Michigan.
Revenue
$12.1m
Assets
$31.2m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2415081
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Heart of West Michigan United Way (HWMUW)

We unite community resources to invest in solutions that reduce poverty in West Michigan. West Michigan is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
Revenue
$12.9m
Assets
$33.7m
Employees
84
EIN
38-1360923
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edward Lowe Foundation

To champion the entrepreneurial spirit and leverage entrepreneurship as a strategy for economic growth and community development. To preserving the natural resources and historically significant structures at Big Rock Valley.
Revenue
$8.2m
Assets
$131.1m
Employees
28
EIN
38-2679673
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Barry Community Foundation (BCF)

The Barry Community Foundation will serve as a leader, catalyst and resource to improve the lives of people in the Barry County area by promoting charitable giving and the creation of permanently endowed funds, now and for future generations.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$64.1m
Employees
18
EIN
38-3246131
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation

The Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation connects donors to Emmet County needs, funds lasting legacies, and grants for housing, child care, food, energy, arts, and health.
Revenue
$16.0m
Assets
$70.2m
Employees
8
EIN
38-3032185
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for Oceana County

Community Foundation for Oceana County connects resources with needs through grants and scholarships to enhance lives in the community.
Revenue
$6.2m
Assets
$24.0m
Employees
5
EIN
83-1970895
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charlevoix County Community Foundation

To be the trustworthy resource for philanthropy by building permanent endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking, and providing leadership resources to serve our community. For good. For ever.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$64.5m
Employees
7
EIN
38-3033739
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Marquette County

We strive to strengthen the lives of our people by engaging donors in philanthropy and developing the community's permanent endowment now and for generations to come.
Revenue
$39.5m
Assets
$64.9m
Employees
6
EIN
38-2826563
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan (CFNEM)

The Mission of the Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan is to fulfill the charitable goals of our donors and address the current and future needs of our communities.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$87.6m
Employees
6
EIN
23-7384822
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Berrien Community Foundation

The Berrien Community Foundation connects caring individuals and organizations to strengthen communities and support local causes across Berrien County.
Revenue
$18.6m
Assets
$125.8m
Employees
10
EIN
38-6057160
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Flint and Genesee Group Foundation

Flint foundation funds educational, charitable, and public welfare initiatives, promotes economic growth in Genesee County, and empowers youth employment.
Revenue
$91.0m
Assets
$183.6m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7420247
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Saginaw Community Foundation (SCF)

SCF enables community initiatives, serving as a grantmaker, philanthropic vehicle, and volunteer organization fulfilling donor wishes in Saginaw, MI.
Revenue
$13.5m
Assets
$114.7m
Employees
10
EIN
38-2474297
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation of Greater Flint (CFGF)

The Community Foundation of Greater Flint serves the common good in Genesee County - building a strong community by engaging people in philanthropy and developing the community's permanent endowment - now and for generations to come.
Revenue
$53.6m
Assets
$313.9m
Employees
36
EIN
38-2190667
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Grand Haven Area Community Foundation

The Grand Haven Area Community Foundation provides funding to programs that support every corner of the Tri-Cities and make life better for all.
Revenue
$21.5m
Assets
$192.9m
Employees
17
EIN
23-7108776
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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