Michigan Founders Fund
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
13
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Michigan Founders Fund?
Michigan Founders Fund is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by William Davidson Foundation ($425K), The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($400K), Song Foundation ($353K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Michigan Founders Fund between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Davidson Foundation | $425,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | $400,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Song Foundation | $353,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Global Link International | $125,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation | $21,575 | 1 | 2021 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Financial Credit Union | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| United Way for Southeastern Michigan | $5,262 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $615K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $130K.
What grants has Michigan Founders Fund received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Song Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Global Link International | Grant given to help organizations foster growth and help local entrepeneurs | $25,000 |
| 2025 | United Way for Southeastern Michigan | DESIGNATION | $5,262 |
| 2024 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | Michigan Founders Fund Expansion & Staffing | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Song Foundation | SPONSORSHIP FOR MICHIGAN TECH WEEK | $150,000 |
| 2024 | William Davidson Foundation | To support Michigan Tech Week 2024 taking place at Michigan Central in Detroit | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT & CAPACITY BUILDING | $15,000 |
| 2023 | William Davidson Foundation | General operating support and sponsorship of Michigan Tech Week. | $225,000 |
| 2023 | Song Foundation | SPONSORSHIP FOR MICHIGAN TECH WEEK | $103,000 |
| 2023 | Global Link International | SPONSOR MI TECH WEEK | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Community Financial Credit Union | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2022 | William Davidson Foundation | ORGANIZATIONAL CAPAICTY SUPPORT TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR HIGH-TECH AND HIGH-POTENTIAL FOUNDERS IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN | $150,000 |
| 2021 | Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT/CAPACITY BUILDING | $21,575 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Michigan Founders Fund?
Michigan Founders Fund is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by William Davidson Foundation ($425K), The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($400K), Song Foundation ($353K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Michigan Founders Fund between 2021–2025.
Who is Michigan Founders Fund's largest funder?
William Davidson Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Michigan Founders Fund, with $425K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Michigan Founders Fund received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Michigan Founders Fund across 13 grants from 8 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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