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Cause Crime and legal aidState Michigan165 funders

Foundations that fund crime and legal aid in Michigan

165 private foundations based in Michigan with a return in the last two years gave $24.8 million to crime and legal aid organizations in 295 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 61 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to crime and legal aid

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is crime and legal aid.

  1. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI · tax year 2024 37 grants Accepts applications $8,906,183 to crime and legal aid
  2. The Gilbert Family FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $3,992,089 to crime and legal aid
  3. Payne Family TrustDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,389,548 to crime and legal aid
  4. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $1,975,000 to crime and legal aid
  5. The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $1,525,500 to crime and legal aid
  6. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $988,000 to crime and legal aid
  7. McGregor FundDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $523,100 to crime and legal aid
  8. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $256,050 to crime and legal aid
  9. Dorothy D and Joseph A Moller FoundationHillsdale, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $253,800 to crime and legal aid
  10. William Davidson FoundationBirmingham, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to crime and legal aid
  11. Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation IncSouthfield, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $228,000 to crime and legal aid
  12. Ruth Mott FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $224,500 to crime and legal aid
  13. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $200,000 to crime and legal aid
  14. Joe D Pentecost FoundationEast Lansing, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $178,000 to crime and legal aid
  15. Enna FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $169,500 to crime and legal aid
  16. Steelcase FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $160,000 to crime and legal aid
  17. HE Rayfield Jr Foundation IncTraverse City, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to crime and legal aid
  18. Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation DBA Dresner FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $125,000 to crime and legal aid
  19. Ethel and James Flinn FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to crime and legal aid
  20. Saga FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $102,000 to crime and legal aid
  21. Laybel Family FoundationFarmington Hills, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to crime and legal aid
  22. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $97,500 to crime and legal aid
  23. The Mackey FoundationGrand Blanc, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $88,000 to crime and legal aid
  24. The Fred & Barbara Erb Family FoundationRoyal Oak, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $85,000 to crime and legal aid
  25. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $80,600 to crime and legal aid
  26. Elkins Davis FDN Charitable TrustDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to crime and legal aid
  27. Robert F Beard Charitable Foundat'nAda, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $66,000 to crime and legal aid
  28. Dick and Betsy Devos Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $55,000 to crime and legal aid
  29. CDV5 FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $55,000 to crime and legal aid
  30. Toni A Wisne FoundationNovi, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to crime and legal aid
  31. Micah 68 FoundationHolland, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to crime and legal aid
  32. Bea Aldrink Idema FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to crime and legal aid
  33. The Samuel & Jean Frankel Health and Research FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to crime and legal aid
  34. Deroy Testamentary FoundationWest Bloomfield, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to crime and legal aid
  35. Bernard J and Camille Cebelak FoundationStanwood, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to crime and legal aid
  36. Harry A and Margaret D Towsley FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to crime and legal aid
  37. Steve & Amy Van Andel FoundationAda, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $45,000 to crime and legal aid
  38. The Walters Family FoundationMilford, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to crime and legal aid
  39. Trott FoundationBirmingham, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $35,000 to crime and legal aid
  40. The Simpson FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $35,000 to crime and legal aid
  41. The Williamson Foundation IncLinden, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to crime and legal aid
  42. Sustainability Institute of DetroitDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to crime and legal aid
  43. George and Amy Monroe FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $28,500 to crime and legal aid
  44. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable FoundationHastings, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to crime and legal aid
  45. William F & Doris W Oliver FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $25,000 to crime and legal aid
  46. The Thompson Family FoundationWarren, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to crime and legal aid
  47. The John R and M Margrite Davis FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to crime and legal aid
  48. Morse Charitable Foundation IncDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to crime and legal aid
  49. Flagstar Foundation IncTroy, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to crime and legal aid
  50. Shared Mission FoundationRochester, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to crime and legal aid

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI · tax year 2024 37 grants Accepts applications $8,906,183 to crime and legal aid
  2. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $1,975,000 to crime and legal aid
  3. The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $1,525,500 to crime and legal aid
  4. McGregor FundDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $523,100 to crime and legal aid
  5. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $256,050 to crime and legal aid
  6. Ruth Mott FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $224,500 to crime and legal aid
  7. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $200,000 to crime and legal aid
  8. Enna FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $169,500 to crime and legal aid
  9. Ethel and James Flinn FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $110,000 to crime and legal aid
  10. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $97,500 to crime and legal aid
  11. The Fred & Barbara Erb Family FoundationRoyal Oak, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $85,000 to crime and legal aid
  12. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $80,600 to crime and legal aid
  13. Dick and Betsy Devos Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $55,000 to crime and legal aid
  14. CDV5 FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $55,000 to crime and legal aid
  15. Toni A Wisne FoundationNovi, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to crime and legal aid
  16. Deroy Testamentary FoundationWest Bloomfield, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to crime and legal aid
  17. Harry A and Margaret D Towsley FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to crime and legal aid
  18. The Simpson FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $35,000 to crime and legal aid
  19. Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable FoundationHastings, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to crime and legal aid
  20. The John R and M Margrite Davis FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to crime and legal aid
  21. Morse Charitable Foundation IncDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to crime and legal aid
  22. The Young FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $20,000 to crime and legal aid
  23. Harvest CharitiesDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to crime and legal aid
  24. The Auto Club Group FoundationDearborn, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $18,000 to crime and legal aid
  25. Young Woman's Home Association of Detroit MichiganGrosse Pointe Farms, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $17,500 to crime and legal aid