Leelanau Township Community Foundation Grant
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Local educational institutions and municipalities seeking funds for projects not otherwise tax supported.
Geography
- Operating within the township, with a commitment to improving lives through community-driven initiatives
Required status
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: We don’t fund:Private individuals other than scholarship recipients.
- Not eligible: Requests for assistance in eliminating existing financial obligations.
- Not eligible: Religious programs serving a specific denomination.
- Not eligible: Activities designed to influence legislation or an election
Overview
The Leelanau Township Community Foundation Grant supports local nonprofits that enhance community well-being, focusing on vulnerable populations like youth and elders. Established in 1945, it has distributed over $3.5 million, funding projects in education, health care, and the arts. The foundation prioritizes innovative proposals that address unmet needs and promote collaboration. Grants are available to tax-exempt organizations operating within the township, with a commitment to improving lives through community-driven initiatives.
Enhancing Lives. Building Community
Since 1945, over three and a half million dollars in grants have helped fund important programs and projects in our community. Our General Endowment Fund was the first fund created when the Leelanau Township Community Foundation was established. Grants using the interest from this endowment fund help local nonprofit organizations that sustain youth and elders, assist with education, health care, recreation and the arts. Programs and projects we fund enhance the lives of everyone in the community with a special focus on our most vulnerable populations, youth and elders.
In addition to support from the General Endowment Fund, targeted grant making programs are supported by monies from the Youth Endowment Fund.
Eligibility
Eligible organizations and individuals include:Tax exempt nonprofits, as described under Section 501c(3) of the IRS code, that operate within Leelanau Township or serve a significant number of Leelanau Township residents.Local educational institutions and municipalities seeking funds for projects not otherwise tax supported.
Ineligibility
We don’t fund:Private individuals other than scholarship recipientsRequests for assistance in eliminating existing financial obligationsReligious programs serving a specific denominationActivities designed to influence legislation or an election
What Leelanau Township Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 11
- Total given
- $198K
- Median grant
- $13K
- Range
- $9,500–$52K
- By dollars: Michigan 100%. Top recipient cities: Northport, MI; Traverse City, MI; Omena, MI.
- 36% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 36% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Leelanau Township · Northport, MI
Building/renovation
$52K
Northport Public School · Northport, MI
Educational
$28K
Northport Performing Arts Center · Northport, MI
Annual disbursement from koenig performing arts fund to benefit npac
$22K
Leelanau Township Fire Department · Northport, MI
Public safety/disaster preparedness and relief
$17K
Leelanau County Cancer Foundation · Northport, MI
General purpose
$15K
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