American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2026
Total received
$15.4M
Foundation funders
50
Grants recorded
121
Years covered
2018–2026
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan?
American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan is funded by 50 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($5.8M), American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc ($2.2M), Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.4M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan between 2018–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2018) to $3.1M (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
What grants has American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICE | $36,000 |
| 2025 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | AFFILIATE PROGRAM | $810,000 |
| 2025 | The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $452,556 |
| 2025 | The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY | $300,000 |
| 2025 | Song Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $250,000 |
| 2025 | The Shine Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED | $47,750 |
| 2025 | Holly Palmer Foundation | FUND OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | United Jewish Foundation | TO SUPPORT CIVIL LIBERTIES ADVOCACY | $16,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,200 |
| 2025 | Midland Area Community Foundation | COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $5,750 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $5,500 |
| 2025 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,356 |
| 2025 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | DESIGNATION | $5,329 |
| 2025 | Shubeck Monsour Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Rochelle Rosenthal Forester and | PROTECT CIVIL LIBERTIES | $500 |
| 2025 | The Tapestry Foundation Inc | EMPLOYEE MATCHING PROGRAM - FURTHER 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $250 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | ADVOCACY | $450,342 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $400,000 |
| 2024 | American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | Affiliate Program | $308,000 |
| 2024 | Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION & ADVOCACY, SOCIAL SCIENCE | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Song Foundation | SUPPORT MULTIPLE PROGRAMS | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | DEMOCRACY | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Grand Rapids Community Foundation | MULTIPLE GRANTS AWARDED | $89,550 |
| 2024 | The Jamie & Denise Jacob Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Henry Ford II Fund | PROGRAM SERVICES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | United Jewish Foundation | TO SUPPORT CIVIL LIBERTIES ADVOCACY | $32,100 |
| 2024 | The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund | SUPPORT FOR GENERAL OPERATIONS | $22,500 |
| 2024 | George M and Jo Elyn Nyman | DEFENSE OF CIVIL LIBERTIES | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 121 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan?
American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan is funded by 50 grantmakers, led by The Ford Foundation ($5.8M), American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc ($2.2M), Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($1.3M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $15.4M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan between 2018–2026.
Who is American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan's largest funder?
The Ford Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan, with $5.8M across 12 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan received?
IRS 990 filings record $15.4M in grants to American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan across 121 grants from 50 funders between 2018–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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