Chippewa Nature Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$932K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
27
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Chippewa Nature Center?
Chippewa Nature Center is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Midland Area Community Foundation ($441K), Alden and Vada Dow Fund ($208K), The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit ($90K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $932K in grants to Chippewa Nature Center between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Area Community Foundation | $441,339 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Alden and Vada Dow Fund | $208,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | $89,575 | 4 | 2019–2024 |
| Dow Company Foundation | $65,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Harry a and Margaret D Towsley | $50,000 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Consumers Energy Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $12,550 | 2 | 2021–2023 |
| Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Wade Trim Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mock Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $100 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Chippewa Nature Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Midland Area Community Foundation | COMMUNITY/RECREATION | $105,216 |
| 2025 | Alden and Vada Dow Fund | Operating | $18,000 |
| 2025 | Mock Foundation | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2024 | Midland Area Community Foundation | COMMUNITY/RECREATION | $67,771 |
| 2024 | Dow Company Foundation | COMMUNITY WELLBEING | $35,000 |
| 2024 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES;SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Consumers Energy Foundation | BUILDING A NEW HOME FOR YOUTH TO EXPERIENCE NATURE AT CHIPPEWA NATURE CENTER | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Cabot Corporation Foundation Inc | TO CONNECT ALL PEOPLE TO NATURE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES. PLANNING A NEW PROGRAM BUILDING DESIGNED TO HOUSE NATURE DAY CAMP AND NATURE PRESCHOOL. THE BUILDING PROJECT AND PROGRAMS IT WILL HOUSE WILL OPEN THE DOOR OF OPPORTUNITY TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES TO BEGIN A LIFE-LONG CONNECTION WITH NATURE AND EMBRACE STEM LEARNING AND CREATE A CULTURE OF LEARNING AND GROWTH WITHIN AND BEYOND FAMILY. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Michigan Baseball Foundation Inc | RECREATIONAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Alden and Vada Dow Fund | OPERATING | $190,000 |
| 2023 | Midland Area Community Foundation | COMMUNITY/RECREATION | $155,459 |
| 2023 | Harry a and Margaret D Towsley | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2023 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES;SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $19,800 |
| 2023 | Dow Company Foundation | COMMUNITY WELLBEING | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,250 |
| 2023 | Wade Trim Foundation | FOR THEIR INVESTING IN YOUTH: NATURE STUDY AND STEM EQUIPMENT PACKAGE PROGRAM. THIS GRANT WILL ENHANCE ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN NATURE FOR GRADES 3-12 BY PROVIDING EQUIPMENT TO ENABLE YOUTH TO EXPLORE NATURAL SPACES SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY. | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Midland Area Community Foundation | COMMUNITY/RECREATION | $25,872 |
| 2022 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES;SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $14,975 |
| 2022 | Dow Company Foundation | Community Wellbeing | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Midland Area Community Foundation | COMMUNITY/RECREATION | $38,656 |
| 2021 | Dow Company Foundation | Community Wellbeing | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Harry a and Margaret D Towsley | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL USE AND/OR SPECIAL FUND/PROJECT | $6,300 |
| 2021 | Baird Foundation Inc | ENVIRONMENT | $50 |
| 2020 | Midland Area Community Foundation | COMMUNITY/RECREATION | $48,365 |
| 2020 | Baird Foundation Inc | ENVIRONMENT | $50 |
| 2019 | The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit | CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES; SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $24,800 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chippewa Nature Center?
Chippewa Nature Center is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Midland Area Community Foundation ($441K), Alden and Vada Dow Fund ($208K), The Conservation Fund a Nonprofit ($90K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $932K in grants to Chippewa Nature Center between 2019–2025.
Who is Chippewa Nature Center's largest funder?
Midland Area Community Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Chippewa Nature Center, with $441K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Chippewa Nature Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $932K in grants to Chippewa Nature Center across 27 grants from 12 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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