Conference of Western Wayne

GCH Heritage Foundation

Canton, MI

Rehmann Foundation

Troy, MI

The organization's primary focus is to collect donations then distribute grants to support charitable causes within its three pillars of focus: advancing education, propelling economic development, and strengthening communities.

Plymouth Community United Way

Plymouth, MI

Plymouth Community United Way funds local programs addressing basic needs, health and stability, education, and related services such as housing, senior support, and youth development. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,220 to $29,527, with a median of $12,018, primarily serving Plymouth, Canton, and Western Wayne County, Michigan. It describes an annual reapplication process for partner agencies; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Margaret Dunning Foundation

Traverse City, MI

The Margaret Dunning Foundation funds a range of community projects, including education and vocational training, arts and cultural venues, facility improvements, and services for children and people with disabilities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $70,000, with a median of $30,000; 90% of funding went to Michigan, with the rest going to California, Florida, and Massachusetts. It accepts written applications stating the purpose, and the filing says it does not limit giving to preselected organizations.

Bill Nygren Foundation

Chicago, IL

In 2024, the Bill Nygren Foundation supported a range of community-focused organizations and causes, with most funding going to Michigan and Illinois and a small share to California. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $205,000, with a median of $17,500. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Envision Healthcare Charitable Fund

Nashville, TN

The fund supports healthcare and related charitable work, including medical care, health education, community health, and healthcare worker well-being. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $9,000, and went mainly to organizations in New Jersey, Illinois, Florida, Virginia, and Arizona. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Trinity Health - Michigan

Livonia, MI

Trinity Health - Michigan funds health care access and other community needs, including housing, food assistance, and social services, with grants going to Michigan organizations and local programs serving specified communities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $593,286, with a median of $40,000; some local programs offer up to $50,000 per year. The profile describes application processes for specific local programs but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted generally.

Ethel and James Flinn Foundation

Detroit, MI

The Ethel and James Flinn Foundation funds evidence-based mental health treatment, children’s mental health, provider capacity-building, and community awareness and outreach in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties in Michigan. Its 2024 grants ranged from $50 to $200,000, with a median of $15,000. It describes an annual online application process; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.

Canton Community Foundation Inc

Canton, MI

The foundation funds charitable programs, scholarships, and community initiatives, encouraging collaborative or innovative projects by 501(c) public charities. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,100 to $41,020, with a median of $9,375, and primarily support Canton, Plymouth, Westland, and surrounding Western Wayne County communities. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.

United Way for Southeastern Michigan

Detroit, MI

United Way for Southeastern Michigan funds basic needs, youth opportunity, family financial stability, and racial-equity work, primarily across Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, though amounts varied widely; listed opportunities include specific funds, but the profile does not state a general policy on unsolicited requests.

The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation

Detroit, MI

The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation funds active lifestyles, preparation for success, caregiver support, entrepreneurship and economic development, and nonprofit-sector innovation in Southeast Michigan and Western New York. Its 2024 median grant was $100,000, though awards vary widely. It accepts applications year-round through an initial Letter of Inquiry; selected organizations are invited to submit a full proposal.