Cochran Family Foundation

Lansing Economic Area Partnership

Lansing, MI

Lansing Economic Area Partnership funds business growth, site readiness, and community revitalization projects, including public-space and façade improvements, in Michigan’s Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham counties. Grants vary widely; the median award was about $14,400 in filing year 2025, with awards ranging from $5,050 to nearly $2.64 million. Its programs use competitive application processes, but the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

WK Kellogg Foundation

Battle Creek, MI

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds work to help children, families, and communities thrive, including early education, health equity, food systems, family economic well-being, and racial equity. In 2025, its grants ranged from $50 to nearly $5 million, with a median of $100,000; it funds across the United States, with long-term commitments in several states and communities, as well as parts of Mexico and Haiti. It accepts unsolicited proposals online at any time.

Cinnaire Corporation

Lansing, MI

Cinnaire primarily supports affordable housing and community development, including housing for low-income residents, community facilities, and economic opportunity, mainly across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. Its 2024 grants ranged from $141 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests; contributions go to preselected organizations, and its recoverable grant program is invitation-only.

United Way of South Central Michigan

Kalamazoo, MI

United Way of South Central Michigan funds nonprofits addressing financial hardship and community needs, including food, housing, health care, financial security, youth opportunity, and resilience, with a focus on historically marginalized people and ALICE households. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,129 to $332,133, with a median of about $29,700; its main community grant area includes six south-central Michigan counties, and it also lists Albion-Homer funding. Its FAQ describes an open application process, but the current 2026–27 grants are closed to new applications.

Jackson Charitable Foundation Inc

Lansing, MI

Multifamily Coalition

Troy, MI

Consumers Energy Foundation

Jackson, MI

Consumers Energy Foundation funds Michigan projects focused on basic needs, education and workforce readiness, environmental protection, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, and arts and culture, mainly in Lower Peninsula communities served by Consumers Energy. Its 2024 grants ranged from $100 to $500,000, with a median of $5,000; its 2026 Community Impact program offers up to $20,000 per project. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

WB & Candace Thoman Foundation

Lansing, MI

The WB & Candace Thoman Foundation supports Michigan programs for children and youth, including mentoring, after-school activities, literacy, arts, and STEM/STEAM. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median of $15,000. Its 2024 filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations; it directs applicants to its guidelines for application details.

A Better Michigan Tomorrow

Lansing, MI

A Better Michigan Tomorrow is a nonprofit organization with a mission to increase awareness on issues like violent crime, mental health, and public corruption. The organization aims to provide the citizens of Michigan with an understanding of how governmental actions and policy initiatives impact economic competitiveness, fundamental rights, and their overall well-being.

The Skillman Foundation

Detroit, MI

The Skillman Foundation funds Detroit organizations working on education systems change, youth development, and community services that support Detroit youth. Its 2024 grants had a median of $10,000 and ranged from $50 to $500,000; it generally proactively invites partnership applications, though it welcomes connections from organizations and currently accepts applications to its $2,500–$10,000 President’s Discretionary Fund.

W Sherman Winseman Foundation

Rancho San Clemente, CA

The W Sherman Winseman Foundation supports charitable organizations serving children, older adults, disabled and disadvantaged people, with grants for education, family assistance, disability services, veterans, and health needs. In 2024, grants ranged from $120 to $102,679, with a median of $1,000; 96% of funding went to California recipients. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Gannett Foundation Inc

New York, NY

Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.