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Cause Youth developmentState Michigan311 funders

Foundations that fund youth development in Michigan

311 private foundations based in Michigan with a return in the last two years gave $24.4 million to youth development organizations in 567 grants. The median grant was $9,000, and 104 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 youth development

Top 50

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

  1. WK Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI · tax year 2024 29 grants Accepts applications $4,022,530 to youth development
  2. Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 15 grants Preselected only $4,020,515 to youth development
  3. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $2,822,000 to youth development
  4. The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 13 grants Accepts applications $2,034,750 to youth development
  5. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $1,401,920 to youth development
  6. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 33 grants Accepts applications $799,917 to youth development
  7. McGregor FundDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $527,500 to youth development
  8. Pathways FoundationFarmington Hills, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $475,000 to youth development
  9. Irving S Gilmore FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $455,000 to youth development
  10. The Shine FoundationZeeland, MI · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $397,000 to youth development
  11. John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $300,500 to youth development
  12. Reset Ventures IncMuskegon, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $300,000 to youth development
  13. Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation IncSouthfield, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Preselected only $245,363 to youth development
  14. The Fetter Family FoundationFarmington Hills, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $200,000 to youth development
  15. Ruth Mott FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $183,000 to youth development
  16. Marvin and Betty Danto Family FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $170,000 to youth development
  17. Vera and Joseph Dresner Foundation DBA Dresner FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $170,000 to youth development
  18. Herrick FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $156,250 to youth development
  19. Sam Williams FoundationWalled Lake, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to youth development
  20. Harold and Penny B Blumenstein Foundation CorporationBingham Farms, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to youth development
  21. Anna Paulina FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $150,000 to youth development
  22. Enna FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $145,000 to youth development
  23. The David and Carol Van Andel Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $140,000 to youth development
  24. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $140,000 to youth development
  25. Andreas FoundationOtsego, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $135,000 to youth development
  26. Elaine Stern FoundationSouthfield, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $135,000 to youth development
  27. The Patrice K Aaron Family FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $125,000 to youth development
  28. Dart Foundation fka Solid Waste Management FoundationMason, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $125,000 to youth development
  29. Saga FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $117,620 to youth development
  30. Talsma Family FoundationHudsonville, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $108,400 to youth development
  31. Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $101,000 to youth development
  32. Julius and Cynthia Huebner FoundationGrosse Pointe, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $100,000 to youth development
  33. Steelcase FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $100,000 to youth development
  34. Toni A Wisne FoundationNovi, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $89,000 to youth development
  35. The Carls FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,750 to youth development
  36. J Ferrantino Charitable FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to youth development
  37. The Andrea and Lawrence Wolfe Family FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $75,000 to youth development
  38. Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden FundGrosse Pointe, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  39. Joe D Pentecost FoundationEast Lansing, MI · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $70,000 to youth development
  40. Kla FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2025 7 grants Preselected only $68,550 to youth development
  41. Harry A and Margaret D Towsley FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $65,000 to youth development
  42. Morse Charitable Foundation IncDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to youth development
  43. DMB2 FoundationNorthville, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to youth development
  44. Doug Meijer and Kendall Meijer FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $60,000 to youth development
  45. Consumers Energy FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $58,500 to youth development
  46. Rathmourne Family FoundationPort Hope, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $55,000 to youth development
  47. Devos Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $53,232 to youth development
  48. The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family FoundationTraverse City, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $51,000 to youth development
  49. Bea Aldrink Idema FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to youth development
  50. Timothy McElroy FoundationMilford, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to youth development

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 29 grants Accepts applications $4,022,530 to youth development
  2. The Kresge FoundationTroy, MI · tax year 2024 16 grants Accepts applications $2,822,000 to youth development
  3. The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 13 grants Accepts applications $2,034,750 to youth development
  4. The Ralph C Wilson Jr FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $1,401,920 to youth development
  5. The Skillman FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 33 grants Accepts applications $799,917 to youth development
  6. McGregor FundDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $527,500 to youth development
  7. Irving S Gilmore FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2025 6 grants Accepts applications $455,000 to youth development
  8. Reset Ventures IncMuskegon, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $300,000 to youth development
  9. Ruth Mott FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $183,000 to youth development
  10. Herrick FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $156,250 to youth development
  11. Enna FoundationKalamazoo, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $145,000 to youth development
  12. The David and Carol Van Andel Family FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $140,000 to youth development
  13. Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $140,000 to youth development
  14. Dart Foundation fka Solid Waste Management FoundationMason, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $125,000 to youth development
  15. Toni A Wisne FoundationNovi, MI · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $89,000 to youth development
  16. The Carls FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,750 to youth development
  17. Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden FundGrosse Pointe, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $75,000 to youth development
  18. Harry A and Margaret D Towsley FoundationAnn Arbor, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $65,000 to youth development
  19. Morse Charitable Foundation IncDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $60,000 to youth development
  20. Consumers Energy FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $58,500 to youth development
  21. The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family FoundationTraverse City, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $51,000 to youth development
  22. The Isabel FoundationFlint, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $50,000 to youth development
  23. Peter C & Emajean Cook FoundationGrand Rapids, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $45,125 to youth development
  24. The Simpson FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $45,000 to youth development
  25. Hudson-Webber FoundationDetroit, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $40,600 to youth development