Grant Funders in Traverse City, MI
Bespoke Grants indexes 18 grant-making foundations headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan — together $36.0M in indexed annual giving. Their giving most often supports health care, education, arts & culture and youth development. Local funders are one of the best starting points for a Traverse City nonprofit, because many prioritize organizations in their own community.
Foundations headquartered in Traverse City
Ranked by giving in available IRS summaries. Filings may cover different years; these totals are not a current-year funding pool. Each links to a public overview and up to three sample grants. Full grant history and research tools require All access at $19/month.
| # | Foundation | Annual giving | Latest grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Michigan Community Action | $6.5M | 2024 |
| 2 | Christ Cares for Kids Foundation | $5.1M | 2025 |
| 3 | Grand Traverse Regional Community | $3.8M | 2024 |
| 4 | Northwestern Michigan College Foundation | $3.7M | 2023 |
| 5 | Munson Healthcare Foundations | $3.1M | 2023 |
| 6 | Rotary Camps & Services of Traverse City | $2.7M | 2025 |
| 7 | Preserve Hickory | $1.9M | 2018 |
| 8 | Rotary Charities of Traverse City | $1.9M | 2024 |
| 9 | Northwest Senior Resources Inc | $1.4M | 2024 |
| 10 | Margaret Dunning Foundation | $1.1M | 2023 |
| 11 | Northwestern Michigan Child & Family | $729K | 2023 |
| 12 | Mariel Foundation | $701K | 2025 |
| 13 | Utopia Foundation Inc | $672K | 2024 |
| 14 | Oleson Foundation | $667K | 2024 |
| 15 | Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital | $619K | 2018 |
| 16 | Venture North Funding and Development | $521K | 2020 |
| 17 | Boundless Futures Foundation | $510K | 2024 |
| 18 | The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family | $504K | 2025 |
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