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Cause Human servicesState Michigan787 funders

Foundations that fund human services in Michigan

787 private foundations based in Michigan with a return in the last two years gave $116.5 million to human services organizations in 2,491 grants. The median grant was $5,500, and 218 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 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 human services

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is human services.

  1. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI · tax year 2024 173 grants Accepts applications $30,681,530 to human services
  2. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2024 64 grants Accepts applications $11,412,062 to human services
  3. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 38 grants Preselected only $7,021,825 to human services
  4. AA Van Elslander FoundationBirmingham, MI · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $5,665,000 to human services
  5. Ford PhilanthropyDearborn, MI · tax year 2025 23 grants Preselected only $3,811,735 to human services
  6. McGregor FundDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $3,302,250 to human services
  7. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $3,119,395 to human services
  8. The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 23 grants Accepts applications $3,018,723 to human services
  9. The Wing Shadow FoundationAda, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,716,850 to human services
  10. John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 15 grants Preselected only $2,520,142 to human services
  11. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 41 grants Accepts applications $1,785,583 to human services
  12. Herrick FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $1,728,500 to human services
  13. Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation IncSouthfield, MI · tax year 2024 21 grants Preselected only $1,541,812 to human services
  14. Duffy FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $1,335,000 to human services
  15. Devos Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,287,500 to human services
  16. The Samuel and Jean Frankel Jewish Heritage FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,125,000 to human services
  17. Irving S Gilmore FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 20 grants Accepts applications $1,115,400 to human services
  18. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 65 grants Accepts applications $1,052,340 to human services
  19. Frey FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $921,600 to human services
  20. Douglas & Maria Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $876,000 to human services
  21. Steve & Amy Van Andel FoundationAda, MI · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $651,000 to human services
  22. Ethel and James Flinn FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $622,600 to human services
  23. Steelcase FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $617,000 to human services
  24. Anna Paulina FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $578,000 to human services
  25. The David and Carol Van Andel Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $521,000 to human services
  26. The Shine FoundationZeeland, MI · tax year 2025 10 grants Preselected only $519,443 to human services
  27. The Carls FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $500,000 to human services
  28. The Gilbert Family FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $480,978 to human services
  29. Jenkins FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $480,000 to human services
  30. Flagstar Foundation IncTroy, MI · tax year 2025 14 grants Preselected only $455,000 to human services
  31. Peter C & Emajean Cook FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $454,468 to human services
  32. The Thompson Family FoundationWarren, MI · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $440,400 to human services
  33. The Simpson FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $438,000 to human services
  34. Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $415,000 to human services
  35. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $382,800 to human services
  36. John and Judy Spoelhof FoundationHolland, MI · tax year 2025 11 grants Preselected only $378,600 to human services
  37. The Alvin L Glick FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 14 grants Preselected only $363,400 to human services
  38. Harvest CharitiesDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $360,000 to human services
  39. Theophil and Amanda Aprill Family FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $355,802 to human services
  40. Molinello Family FoundationBerkley, MI · tax year 2025 10 grants Preselected only $310,000 to human services
  41. Marvin and Rosalie Okun FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $309,500 to human services
  42. Manthei Charitable TrustCharlevoix, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $304,370 to human services
  43. Dorothy U Dalton Foundation IncKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 10 grants Preselected only $298,500 to human services
  44. Andreas FoundationOtsego, MI · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $282,400 to human services
  45. Kla FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2025 14 grants Preselected only $278,250 to human services
  46. Julius and Cynthia Huebner FoundationGrosse Pointe, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $275,000 to human services
  47. Edwin and Jeanette May FoundationBirmingham, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $275,000 to human services
  48. THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INCGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $263,107 to human services
  49. Perkins Malo Hunter FoundationHolland, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $240,000 to human services
  50. Van Elslander Family FoundationBirmingham, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $230,000 to human services

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 173 grants Accepts applications $30,681,530 to human services
  2. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2024 64 grants Accepts applications $11,412,062 to human services
  3. AA Van Elslander FoundationBirmingham, MI · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $5,665,000 to human services
  4. McGregor FundDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $3,302,250 to human services
  5. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 22 grants Accepts applications $3,119,395 to human services
  6. The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 23 grants Accepts applications $3,018,723 to human services
  7. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 41 grants Accepts applications $1,785,583 to human services
  8. Herrick FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $1,728,500 to human services
  9. Irving S Gilmore FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 20 grants Accepts applications $1,115,400 to human services
  10. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 65 grants Accepts applications $1,052,340 to human services
  11. Frey FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $921,600 to human services
  12. Douglas & Maria Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $876,000 to human services
  13. Ethel and James Flinn FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $622,600 to human services
  14. The David and Carol Van Andel Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $521,000 to human services
  15. The Carls FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $500,000 to human services
  16. Peter C & Emajean Cook FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $454,468 to human services
  17. The Simpson FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $438,000 to human services
  18. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $382,800 to human services
  19. Harvest CharitiesDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $360,000 to human services
  20. Marvin and Rosalie Okun FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $309,500 to human services
  21. Edwin and Jeanette May FoundationBirmingham, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $275,000 to human services
  22. Van Elslander Family FoundationBirmingham, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $230,000 to human services
  23. Dow Company FoundationMidland, MI · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $226,500 to human services
  24. Harry A and Margaret D Towsley FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2025 12 grants Accepts applications $226,168 to human services
  25. Allen FoundationMidland, MI · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $212,500 to human services