Washtenaw Health Plan

Jenkins Foundation

Ann Arbor, MI

The foundation supports organizations serving youth and families, addressing hunger and housing, and advancing education and community well-being, primarily in Michigan. Its 2024 grants ranged from $6,100 to $600,000, with a median grant of $40,000. It funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Harry a and Margaret D Towsley

Ann Arbor, MI

The foundation supports Michigan charitable organizations in education, health and human services, civic and community work, arts and culture, and environmental causes. Its typical grant is about $20,000–$25,000, with 2025 awards ranging from $1,000 to $269,500. Organizations may submit requests through its online application form.

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.

United Way of Washtenaw County

Ann Arbor, MI

To connect people, organizations, and resources together to create a thriving community for everyone.

Wilkinson Foundation

Chelsea, MI

Based in Chelsea, Michigan, the Wilkinson Foundation funds education, community and social welfare programs, including work in the arts, climate advocacy, disability services and wildlife conservation, with grants concentrated in Michigan and also reaching organizations in several other states. In 2025, it awarded grants of $250 to $17,750, with a median of $2,500. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation

Ann Arbor, MI

The Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation funds scholarships and local nonprofits working in education, housing, health and human services, youth development, arts, and other community needs, primarily in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,175 to $295,026, with a median of $20,249. It accepts applications through competitive grant programs from eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits; it does not make out-of-cycle grants.

James a and Faith Knight Foundation

Ann Arbor, MI

The foundation funds general operating support, animal and environmental care, and programs advancing women and girls, with giving focused on Jackson and Washtenaw Counties in Michigan. Its 2024 grants ranged from $1,500 to $57,300, with a median of $20,000. It does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.

The Mericos Foundation

Pasadena, CA

The Mericos Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including youth development, mental health, food access, homelessness services, outdoor education, and ocean conservation, with most 2024 grant dollars going to California organizations. Its 100 grants ranged from $2,500 to $135,000, with a median of $18,500. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Food Gatherers

Ann Arbor, MI

Our mission is to alleviate hunger and eliminate its root causes in Washtenaw county, Michigan.

Hugh & Constance Mehaffie Family

Kalamazoo, MI

Berrien Community Foundation Inc

St Joseph, MI

Berrien Community Foundation funds nonprofits, schools, government and religious organizations serving Berrien County, Michigan, in areas including education, arts, health, the environment, and community needs. Its For Good Grants offer up to $15,000 for major grants and $1,500 for minor grants; its 2025 median grant was $18,110. It accepts applications through annual grant cycles.

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.