Horace Ruggles Tua

Ap& Er Distler Charitable Trust

Cincinnati, OH

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.

Lorraine D Matson Tua

Detroit, MI

John C & Velma Doig Irrevocable Trust

Evansville, IN

Robert W & Maxine C Parker

Howell, MI

The foundation funds education, humanitarian services, and religious causes, primarily in Michigan, with most 2025 grants going to Michigan organizations. Its 17 grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median of $5,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Michigan Public Health Institute

Okemos, MI

MPHI funds public health initiatives, including community health research and evaluation, workforce and systems capacity-building, and prevention programs; its 2024 grants ranged from $8,000 to $355,429, with a median of $33,850. Its giving is concentrated in Michigan (95% of 2024 grant dollars), with smaller amounts reported in several other states. The profile does not state whether MPHI accepts unsolicited requests.

A & E Scarborough Charitable Tr

Milwaukee, WI

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.

Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan

Detroit, MI

The Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan funds nonprofits and community initiatives in economic opportunity, health equity, youth and education, arts and culture, and public space and environment across southeast Michigan. Its 2024 median grant was $25,000, though awards varied widely; it uses a two-stage Community Grants process, with selected applicants invited to submit a full application.

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; it has a particular focus on Detroit, Memphis, New Orleans, and Fresno, and its Education Program also supports institutions in South Africa. In 2024, grants ranged from $150 to $5 million, with a median award of $140,000. Programs most often invite applicants; occasional open calls and initiative-specific requests for proposals are also used, and the foundation currently reports no open funding opportunities.

Columbus Foundation

Columbus, OH

The Columbus Foundation supports nonprofits and community initiatives in areas including arts and culture, education, youth, neighborhoods, basic needs, and capacity building, with a median 2024 grant of about $21,500. Its focus is Central Ohio, though it also funds organizations elsewhere; most grants are donor-directed and not application-based, but some programs accept applications.