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Cause ReligionState Michigan429 funders

Foundations that fund religion in Michigan

429 private foundations based in Michigan with a return in the last two years gave $41.8 million to religion organizations in 912 grants. The median grant was $5,000, and 99 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 religion

Top 50

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

  1. Orville D & Ruth A Merillat FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $7,253,000 to religion
  2. William Davidson FoundationBirmingham, MI · tax year 2024 14 grants Preselected only $6,375,000 to religion
  3. The Wing Shadow FoundationAda, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $4,318,275 to religion
  4. Alex and Marie Manoogian FoundationDearborn, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $1,383,050 to religion
  5. Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable TrustAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $1,222,500 to religion
  6. Manat FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,110,000 to religion
  7. Annabelle FoundationSouthfield, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,100,000 to religion
  8. John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 12 grants Preselected only $1,062,130 to religion
  9. Julie and Kirk Cousins FoundationHolland, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $1,052,500 to religion
  10. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $900,000 to religion
  11. McDonald Agape FoundationBirmingham, MI · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $844,000 to religion
  12. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI · tax year 2024 26 grants Accepts applications $713,450 to religion
  13. The Simpson FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $500,000 to religion
  14. John and Judy Spoelhof FoundationHolland, MI · tax year 2025 6 grants Preselected only $465,000 to religion
  15. Richard D and Lynette S Merillat Non-Profit CorporationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $460,000 to religion
  16. Lanting FoundationHolland, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $395,000 to religion
  17. Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation IncSouthfield, MI · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $392,908 to religion
  18. The Isabel FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $380,000 to religion
  19. Gig Foundation IncLake Leelanau, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $375,000 to religion
  20. Dalton Carl & Phyllis Family FDNDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $321,000 to religion
  21. Fidelity Stewards FundPortage, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $310,000 to religion
  22. The Leppien FoundationAlma, MI · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $309,000 to religion
  23. Dick and Betsy Devos Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $297,500 to religion
  24. The Lloyd and Mabel Johnson FoundationZeeland, MI · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $284,000 to religion
  25. FWG FoundationRothbury, MI · tax year 2025 18 grants Preselected only $279,500 to religion
  26. Grosfeld FoundationSouthfield, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $251,000 to religion
  27. The Samuel and Jean Frankel Jewish Heritage FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to religion
  28. Peter J & Constance M Cracchiolo FNDNSt Clair Shores, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $250,000 to religion
  29. Borsand Family Foundation IncBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2025 11 grants Preselected only $245,290 to religion
  30. Douglas & Maria Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $240,000 to religion
  31. Charboneau Family FoundationHartford, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $195,000 to religion
  32. Jerry & Marcia Tubergen FoundationAda, MI · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $191,300 to religion
  33. Revived Hearts FoundationNiles, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $176,000 to religion
  34. Kazrus FoundationSouthfield, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $175,000 to religion
  35. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $170,952 to religion
  36. Devos Urban Leadership InitiativeGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $167,100 to religion
  37. Peter C & Emajean Cook FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $166,500 to religion
  38. The Scott J Seligman FoundationSouthfield, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $163,500 to religion
  39. Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family FoundatiSparta, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $155,000 to religion
  40. Harvest CharitiesDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to religion
  41. Charles Stewart Harding FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $140,000 to religion
  42. The Shine FoundationZeeland, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $138,908 to religion
  43. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 13 grants Preselected only $124,332 to religion
  44. Douglas and Lois Nagel Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $124,217 to religion
  45. Harold and Penny B Blumenstein Foundation CorporationBingham Farms, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $120,350 to religion
  46. Bill & Cindy Pressprich FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $117,500 to religion
  47. The Michael F McManus FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $115,000 to religion
  48. The Venverloh Family FoundationGrandville, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to religion
  49. The Nicole and Stephen Eisenberg Family FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to religion
  50. Liberty FoundationDearborn, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to religion

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $900,000 to religion
  2. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI · tax year 2024 26 grants Accepts applications $713,450 to religion
  3. The Simpson FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $500,000 to religion
  4. The Isabel FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $380,000 to religion
  5. Dick and Betsy Devos Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $297,500 to religion
  6. Douglas & Maria Devos FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $240,000 to religion
  7. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 7 grants Accepts applications $170,952 to religion
  8. Peter C & Emajean Cook FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 8 grants Accepts applications $166,500 to religion
  9. Harvest CharitiesDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $150,000 to religion
  10. Enna FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to religion
  11. Deroy Testamentary FoundationWest Bloomfield, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $89,500 to religion
  12. Ruth Mott FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $80,000 to religion
  13. BJB Charitable TrustGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $77,750 to religion
  14. Karp Family FoundationOrchard Lake, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $75,600 to religion
  15. Ahepa 371 IncHarrison Township, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $68,450 to religion
  16. Word Investments IncAda, MI · tax year 2025 8 grants Accepts applications $61,000 to religion
  17. Edward & Helen Mardigian FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $58,000 to religion
  18. Irving S Gilmore FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $55,500 to religion
  19. Ahavas Avraham FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $52,360 to religion
  20. CDV5 FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to religion
  21. The John R and M Margrite Davis FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to religion
  22. Jim and Deb Hovinga Charitable FundGrand Haven, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to religion
  23. The Aletheia FoundationBelmont, MI · tax year 2025 5 grants Accepts applications $43,000 to religion
  24. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $40,000 to religion
  25. Wallace & Irene Bronner Family Charitable FoundationFrankenmuth, MI · tax year 2024 10 grants Accepts applications $39,890 to religion