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Cause Public affairsState Michigan107 funders

Foundations that fund public affairs in Michigan

107 private foundations based in Michigan with a return in the last two years gave $19.5 million to public affairs organizations in 230 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 36 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 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 public affairs

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is public affairs.

  1. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI · tax year 2024 40 grants Accepts applications $10,663,794 to public affairs
  2. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $2,774,000 to public affairs
  3. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $767,550 to public affairs
  4. John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $725,000 to public affairs
  5. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $683,900 to public affairs
  6. The Douglas F Allison FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $370,000 to public affairs
  7. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $365,056 to public affairs
  8. THE PETER and JOAN SECCHIA FAMILY INCGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $316,307 to public affairs
  9. The Power FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to public affairs
  10. Dick and Betsy Devos Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $262,500 to public affairs
  11. McDonald Agape FoundationBirmingham, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $175,000 to public affairs
  12. Frey FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $150,250 to public affairs
  13. Douglas & Maria Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $125,000 to public affairs
  14. FWG FoundationRothbury, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $100,000 to public affairs
  15. The Kantzler FoundationBay City, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to public affairs
  16. The Meijer FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to public affairs
  17. McGregor FundDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to public affairs
  18. Laybel Family FoundationFarmington Hills, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $100,000 to public affairs
  19. Daniel & Pamella Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to public affairs
  20. Dorothy D and Joseph A Moller FoundationHillsdale, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $84,600 to public affairs
  21. Herbert H and Barbara C Dow FoundationFrankfort, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to public affairs
  22. Springview FoundationHolland, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $65,000 to public affairs
  23. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $51,000 to public affairs
  24. Bill and Bea Idema FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to public affairs
  25. Mojo FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to public affairs
  26. La-Z-Boy FoundationMonroe, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to public affairs
  27. RJDM IncKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 12 grants Preselected only $48,500 to public affairs
  28. Ahavas Avraham FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $45,500 to public affairs
  29. Sieg Dunlap FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $44,000 to public affairs
  30. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to public affairs
  31. The John R and M Margrite Davis FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $32,500 to public affairs
  32. Elkins Davis FDN Charitable TrustDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to public affairs
  33. John and Judy Spoelhof FoundationHolland, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to public affairs
  34. Dr Joe FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to public affairs
  35. Stanley O Miller Charitable FundSt Joseph, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $28,500 to public affairs
  36. Consumers Energy FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to public affairs
  37. The Doornink FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to public affairs
  38. James F Causley Jr Family FoundationHarrison TWP, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to public affairs
  39. The Thompson Family FoundationWarren, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to public affairs
  40. Rev FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to public affairs
  41. The Hurst FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $19,500 to public affairs
  42. Ford PhilanthropyDearborn, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $19,200 to public affairs
  43. The Samuel L Westerman FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $17,000 to public affairs
  44. Harvest Time Partners FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to public affairs
  45. Charles M Bauervic Foundation IncSuttons Bay, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $13,000 to public affairs
  46. Richard P and Doris H Beneicke FoundationBirmingham, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to public affairs
  47. The David and Carol Van Andel Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to public affairs
  48. Steve & Amy Van Andel FoundationAda, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to public affairs
  49. The Leighton-Oare Foundation IncNiles, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to public affairs
  50. The Coville-Triest Family FoundationHartland, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to public affairs

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 40 grants Accepts applications $10,663,794 to public affairs
  2. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $2,774,000 to public affairs
  3. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $683,900 to public affairs
  4. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $365,056 to public affairs
  5. Dick and Betsy Devos Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $262,500 to public affairs
  6. Frey FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $150,250 to public affairs
  7. Douglas & Maria Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $125,000 to public affairs
  8. The Kantzler FoundationBay City, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to public affairs
  9. McGregor FundDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to public affairs
  10. Daniel & Pamella Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $85,000 to public affairs
  11. Springview FoundationHolland, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $65,000 to public affairs
  12. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $51,000 to public affairs
  13. Mojo FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to public affairs
  14. La-Z-Boy FoundationMonroe, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to public affairs
  15. Ahavas Avraham FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $45,500 to public affairs
  16. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $35,000 to public affairs
  17. The John R and M Margrite Davis FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $32,500 to public affairs
  18. Consumers Energy FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $25,000 to public affairs
  19. The Hurst FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $19,500 to public affairs
  20. The Samuel L Westerman FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $17,000 to public affairs
  21. Charles M Bauervic Foundation IncSuttons Bay, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $13,000 to public affairs
  22. The David and Carol Van Andel Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to public affairs
  23. The Leighton-Oare Foundation IncNiles, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to public affairs
  24. Mary Thompson FoundationSt Clair Shores, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $8,600 to public affairs
  25. William & Martha Ford FundDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $7,500 to public affairs