Mary G Stange Charitable Trust

The Braitmayer Foundation

Marion, MA

The Braitmayer Foundation funds K–12 experiential learning that expands equitable access for low-income students, especially in coastal New England and the coastal Pacific Northwest. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $2,500. It does not accept unsolicited applications; it invites selected organizations to apply and says it will not invite new organizations until late 2026.

Arthritis Foundation Inc

Atlanta, GA

The Arthritis Foundation funds arthritis research, rheumatology training, and programs that support people with arthritis, including education, advocacy, and community activities. In 2024, grants ranged from $22,500 to $3,040,000, with a median of $200,000, and went to organizations in multiple U.S. states; international institutions generally cannot be primary applicants unless an RFP allows it. It offers application opportunities through specific RFPs, including its 2026 fellowship RFP; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Crowley Foundation

Lake Forest, IL

Stonewall Community Foundation

New York, NY

Stonewall Community Foundation funds U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on LGBTQ+ issues, including health, housing, education, advocacy, community services, and arts, with particular emphasis on trans-led and NYC-based organizations. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,000 to $61,948, with a median of $10,000. It is not accepting funding inquiries right now and invites organizations to join its mailing list for future opportunities.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Feeding America West Michigan

Kentwood, MI

Feeding America West Michigan is a regional food bank serving 40 of Michigan's 83 counties, including West Michigan and the entire Upper Peninsula. Founded in 1981 as West Michigan Gleaners, Inc., the organization provides nourishment and hunger relief resources through an extensive network of over 800 partner agencies. Its major programs include the Mobile Food Pantry (which distributes over 9 million meals' worth of food annually), Gather 2 Grow summer meal program (serving over 60,000 meals in 2025), and support for food pantries, youth programs, and meal programs throughout its service area. The food bank prioritizes food rescue and sustainability while maintaining a commitment to providing nutritious food and has achieved a four-star Charity Navigator rating with 98% of donations going directly to hunger-relief efforts.