Edgar G Cochrane MD & Agnes L Cochrane Foundation

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.

DTE Energy Foundation

Detroit, MI

DTE Energy Foundation funds community transformation, human needs, economic development, education, employment, and environmental initiatives, primarily in Michigan. Its 2024 grants had a median of about $10,000, though amounts ranged from $100 to $1.2 million. Its general application process is invitation-only, but it has offered open calls for specific Michigan programs.

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Detroit, MI

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan funds work in economic opportunity, health equity, youth and education, arts and culture, and public space and the environment across Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Washtenaw, St. Clair, and Livingston counties. Its 2024 median grant was $25,000, though awards varied widely; organizations can submit a brief proposal request for its Community Grants Program, with full applications by invitation.

Empowerment Foundation

Simpsonville, KY

Francis P & Nell A Rhoades

Troy, MI

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.

Bath Family Foundation

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Rose and Lawrence C Page Sr Family

Bingham Farms, MI

The foundation supports universities, hospitals, food banks, and social-service organizations, primarily in Michigan, with a small share of giving in Tennessee. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median of $20,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

David Rweinberg

Bloomfield Hills, MI

The Bloomfield Hills, Michigan foundation supported religious and educational organizations, as well as groups working in areas such as civil liberties, Holocaust remembrance, animal rescue, and community services. Its 2020 grants totaled $54,265 across 13 grants, ranging from $31 to $12,281, with a median of $2,000; recipients were mainly in Michigan, New York, and Illinois. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests, and its 2020 filing was marked as its final return.

The Arc of the United States

Washington, DC

The Arc funds organizations serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including projects in technology, adaptive and special education, policy, and inclusive community participation. In 2024, it made 52 grants nationwide, typically around $12,750 (median), with awards ranging from $6,692 to $60,543. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

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.

WK Kellogg Foundation

Battle Creek, MI

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation funds community-led work focused on children’s health and education, good food, family economic security, racial equity and equitable opportunity. It gives across the United States, with long-term commitments in Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico and New Orleans, and also funds in parts of Mexico and Haiti; its 2024 median grant was $100,000. It accepts proposals at any time through its website and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.