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Private foundations Jackson, MItax years 2024 to 2025

Private foundations in Jackson, MI

33 private foundations based in Jackson, MI filed a 990-PF in the last two years. In their latest returns they gave $21.7 million in 856 grants, and 14 say they 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.

Largest givers

By grants paid, latest return
  1. Consumers Energy FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 296 grants Accepts applications $7,524,138 giving
  2. The Alro Steel FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 107 grants Preselected only $3,327,650 giving
  3. The Alvin L Glick FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 98 grants Preselected only $3,202,650 giving
  4. Hallas Family FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,917,945 giving
  5. Bill & VI Sigmund FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $1,243,815 giving
  6. The Hurst FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 36 grants Accepts applications $742,750 giving
  7. Frank & Irene Myers FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $681,341 giving
  8. Addison P Cook III FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 23 grants Accepts applications $419,850 giving
  9. Phantom FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $405,000 giving
  10. Myer & Lois Franklin Charitable TRJackson, MI · tax year 2025 40 grants Accepts applications $314,000 giving
  11. Pilgrim FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $295,002 giving
  12. Christ Housing CommunityJackson, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $239,478 giving
  13. CMS Energy FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $235,000 giving
  14. The Robert and Rose Glick Charitable FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 24 grants Preselected only $173,542 giving
  15. Phil & Pat Willis FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $157,000 giving
  16. Philip J Curtis FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 14 grants Preselected only $96,700 giving
  17. Dwight & Lucile Aldrich FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $91,666 giving
  18. Melling Family FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $90,000 giving
  19. Samuel Higby Camp FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $87,000 giving
  20. Willard R and Lucille W CowanJackson, MI · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $70,000 giving
  21. Allan B Copley CharitableJackson, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $60,000 giving
  22. Robbie Curtis Charitable FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 12 grants Preselected only $55,000 giving
  23. Louis Glick Memorial & Charitable TrustJackson, MI · tax year 2025 17 grants Accepts applications $50,500 giving
  24. Lavery FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 33 grants Preselected only $47,300 giving
  25. Health Education Activities LTDJackson, MI · tax year 2024 15 grants Preselected only $27,755 giving

Foundations that accept applications

Largest first

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

  1. Consumers Energy FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 296 grants Accepts applications $7,524,138 giving
  2. Bill & VI Sigmund FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $1,243,815 giving
  3. The Hurst FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 36 grants Accepts applications $742,750 giving
  4. Frank & Irene Myers FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $681,341 giving
  5. Addison P Cook III FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 23 grants Accepts applications $419,850 giving
  6. Myer & Lois Franklin Charitable TRJackson, MI · tax year 2025 40 grants Accepts applications $314,000 giving
  7. CMS Energy FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $235,000 giving
  8. Phil & Pat Willis FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 9 grants Accepts applications $157,000 giving
  9. Samuel Higby Camp FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 15 grants Accepts applications $87,000 giving
  10. Allan B Copley CharitableJackson, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $60,000 giving
  11. Louis Glick Memorial & Charitable TrustJackson, MI · tax year 2025 17 grants Accepts applications $50,500 giving
  12. Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $27,146 giving
  13. Jackson County 4H Foundation IncJackson, MI · tax year 2024 45 grants Accepts applications $7,000 giving
  14. The Manufacturing AcademyJackson, MI · tax year 2024 0 grants Accepts applications $0 giving

Giving by cause

Grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Housing and shelter5 foundations $1,440,25018% of the total
  2. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 foundations $1,419,86518% of the total
  3. Community development4 foundations $1,225,50015% of the total
  4. Sports and recreation4 foundations $984,41012% of the total
  5. Education12 foundations $850,38311% of the total
  6. Human services9 foundations $661,9008% of the total
  7. 17 other causes $1,362,95017% of the total

Most active small givers

Foundations with under $1 million in assets, by the number of grants they listed.

  1. Jackson County 4H Foundation IncJackson, MI · tax year 2024 45 grants Accepts applications $7,000 giving
  2. Health Education Activities LTDJackson, MI · tax year 2024 15 grants Preselected only $27,755 giving
  3. Philip J Curtis FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 14 grants Preselected only $96,700 giving
  4. Robbie Curtis Charitable FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 12 grants Preselected only $55,000 giving
  5. Dwight & Lucile Aldrich FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $91,666 giving
  6. Willard R and Lucille W CowanJackson, MI · tax year 2025 9 grants Preselected only $70,000 giving
  7. Schultz Family FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 7 grants Preselected only $23,600 giving
  8. Phantom FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $405,000 giving
  9. Gaynel Fausell Charitable TrustJackson, MI · tax year 2025 5 grants Preselected only $21,000 giving
  10. Frank & Irene Myers FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $681,341 giving
  11. Faith F Small Foundation TrustJackson, MI · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $15,000 giving
  12. Hallas Family FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,917,945 giving
  13. Allan B Copley CharitableJackson, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $60,000 giving
  14. Joseph & Lottie Michner Educational FoundationJackson, MI · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $27,146 giving
  15. Jackson Audubon Society IncJackson, MI · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,550 giving