Eunice & Milton H Ring Charitable Foundation

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.

United Jewish Foundation

Bloomfield Hills, MI

The United Jewish Foundation supports Jewish community continuity, including Jewish organizations, older adults, education, children, medical research, and related services. Its 2025 grants had a median of $18,000, though awards ranged widely; 87% of grant dollars went to Michigan, with some support elsewhere in the U.S. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Harold and Penny B Blumenstein

Bingham Farms, MI

The foundation supports Jewish community organizations, arts, early childhood, hospice care, health, Holocaust education, and other educational causes. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $418,389, with a median of $3,500; most funding went to Michigan, followed by Florida, New York, and Washington, DC. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Grosfeld Foundation

Southfield, MI

The Grosfeld Foundation supports organizations in education, health care, Jewish community life, disability services, and early childhood development. In 2024, its grants ranged from $500 to $1,659,353, with a median of $10,000; most funding went to Michigan, with additional grants in New York, Florida, and Maryland. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Jewish Federation of Detroit

Bloomfield Hills, MI

The Jewish Federation of Detroit funds nonprofits and programs serving Jewish communities in Metro Detroit, Israel, and globally, including family services, education, youth, community safety, and humanitarian relief. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $40,000, while specific programs offer grants such as up to $10,000 or $10,000–$35,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

The Harvey and Aileen Kleiman

Bingham Farms, MI

Earl and Renee Ishbia Family Foundation

Orchard Lake, MI

The foundation supports Jewish organizations and causes including disability services, mental health, health care, Holocaust education, and community support. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $58,582, with a median of $1,375; most funding went to Michigan, with some grants in New York, Florida, Pennsylvania, and Georgia. It accepts unsolicited requests, in writing or orally, and lists no deadline.

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.

Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

Flint, MI

The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation funds nonprofits working in civil society, youth engagement, environmental sustainability, and Flint-area community development, in Flint and communities around the world. Its 2024 grants had a median of $55,000, though awards ranged widely; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests and supports preselected organizations.

The Kresge Foundation

Troy, MI

The Kresge Foundation funds nonprofits working to expand equity and opportunity in U.S. cities, across arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services and community development, with particular focus on Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans and Fresno. Its 2024 grants ranged from $150 to $5 million, with a median of $140,000; it most often invites applicants, though some programs issue open calls, and its Social Investment Practice does not accept unsolicited proposals.

Feeding America West Michigan

Kentwood, MI

Feeding America West Michigan funds hunger-relief organizations and food-distribution programs, including food pantries, meal sites, and summer and mobile food programs, in West Michigan and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (40 counties). Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,028 to $2,280,020, with a median of $40,417. It invites eligible organizations to begin a partner review, which it says is not a formal application.

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.