Aleta Brown Charitable Trust FBO Kent Cnty

James and Shirley Balk Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

The foundation supports health, education, and children’s services, with most of its giving going to Michigan organizations. In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $146,700, ranging from $500 to $60,000, with a median grant of $3,000. It accepts requests by letter to Shirley Balk and has no stated deadline or award restrictions.

Mesara Family Foundation

Kalamazoo, MI

The Mesara Family Foundation supports education, conservation, and other causes of special family interest, primarily in Michigan, while considering well-aligned projects elsewhere; it does not fund political or faith-based causes. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,500 to $50,000, with a median of $8,500. It accepts unsolicited requests from organizations, which can begin by emailing a brief description of their organization and proposed project.

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Community Foundation funds nonprofits and eligible public or fiduciary-sponsored organizations working in education, health, neighborhoods, arts and culture, economic prosperity, and the environment, with an emphasis on equity and reducing barriers. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,065 to $2.36 million, with a median of $23,000, and primarily serve Kent County and West Michigan; eligible applicants can submit an online pre-application for projects fitting its priorities.

James E Dutton Foundation Inc

Merrill, WI

The James E. Dutton Foundation supports wildlife and domestic animal causes, environmental preservation, natural resources, and outdoor education, primarily in Wisconsin and the Midwest, though it has no geographic boundaries. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $12,500, with a median of $4,900. It accepts unsolicited written requests and has no formal application form.

Gillett Family Foundation

Ada, MI

The Gillett Family Foundation funds charitable organizations across areas including environmental education, health, arts and museums, children and families, and education. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median of $5,000; most funding went to Michigan, with smaller amounts in New York and Illinois. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

LPL Financial Foundation Inc

Boston, MA

Points of Light Foundation

Atlanta, GA

Points of Light supports community improvement projects and organizations advancing volunteering and civic engagement. Its 2025 grants ranged from $20,000 to $300,000, with a median of $90,000, and went to recipients across multiple U.S. states; its Family Volunteer Day grants are specifically for U.S. schools and nonprofits.

Foundation for the Glory of God

Grand Rapids, MI

The Grey Muzzle Organization

Raleigh, NC

Grey Muzzle funds U.S. nonprofits serving at-risk dogs age 7 and older, including programs for medical care, adoption, foster or hospice placement, and helping families keep senior dogs at home. Recent grants ranged from $6,000 to $41,200, with a median of $15,000. It invites only a limited number of new organizations to apply; interested nonprofits can join its mailing list for notices about calls for letters of inquiry.

EDP Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

EDP FOUNDATION funds charitable organizations working in areas including food assistance, homelessness, education, hospice care, housing, community development, and humanitarian response. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median of $50,000; 75% of grant dollars went to Michigan, with others going to New York, New Mexico, Washington, DC, and Louisiana. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Von Voigtlander Family Foundation

Whitmore Lake, MI

The foundation funds 501(c)(3) charities serving veterans, youth, animals, and recreation or conservation, prioritizing Michigan organizations and considering national requests when no local group provides the same service. Recent grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median of $2,500. It accepts requests beyond a preselected list; its application page says Giving Day requests are accepted through October.

BISSELL Pet Foundation

Grand Rapids, MI

BISSELL Pet Foundation funds U.S. animal welfare nonprofits and local-government entities working to reduce pet homelessness, including through adoption, spay/neuter, microchipping, transport, and crisis response. Its 2024 grants ranged from $157 to $30,000, with a median of $1,503, and its network spans all 50 states. Organizations must be approved Partners for Pets members in good standing for at least six months before applying; an online application is required during the submission window.