Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$4.9M
Foundation funders
10
Grants recorded
13
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance?
Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Iron Belle Trail Fund ($4.3M), The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($305K), Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.9M in grants to Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Belle Trail Fund | $4,260,607 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | $305,290 | 2 | 2020 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | $100,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation | $72,083 | 1 | 2023 |
| Michigan Health Endowment Fund | $70,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | $51,060 | 1 | 2023 |
| Shupe Family Foundation | $12,535 | 3 | 2019–2021 |
| The Meijer Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | $8,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Sieg Dunlap Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $4.3M (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $4.3M.
What grants has Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Iron Belle Trail Fund | Trails | $4,260,607 |
| 2025 | Rails to Trails Conservancy | TRAIL POLICY ADVOCACY | $8,500 |
| 2025 | Sieg Dunlap Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Michigan Health Endowment Fund | MI TRAILS: EXPLORE. CONNECT. THRIVE. | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Michigan Physical Fitness Health and Sports Foundation | TRAILS | $72,083 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan | ENVIRONMENT | $51,060 |
| 2021 | Shupe Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $10,035 |
| 2020 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | SEE PART XV, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATIONRECIPIENT 7TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN REGIONAL TRAILS BRAND, MARKETING CAMPAIGN AND WEBSITE. | $250,000 |
| 2020 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | SEE PART XV, SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATIONRECIPIENT 3TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN REGIONAL TRAILS BRAND, MARKETING CAMPAIGN AND WEBSITE. | $55,290 |
| 2020 | The Meijer Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Shupe Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $2,000 |
| 2019 | Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2019 | Shupe Family Foundation | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE DONEE | $500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance?
Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance is funded by 10 grantmakers, led by Iron Belle Trail Fund ($4.3M), The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation ($305K), Jewish Federation of Greater Ann Arbor ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $4.9M in grants to Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance between 2019–2025.
Who is Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance's largest funder?
Iron Belle Trail Fund is the largest recorded funder of Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance, with $4.3M across 1 grant (2025).
How much grant funding has Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance received?
IRS 990 filings record $4.9M in grants to Michigan Trails and Greenways Alliance across 13 grants from 10 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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