Community Improvement Grant Funders in Michigan
183 foundations with a documented community improvement focus have made grants to Michigan nonprofits in recent years, together directing $428.7M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 183 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active community improvement funders in Michigan
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Michigan giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Workmoney Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $74.4M | 2 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $62.4M | 412 | 2024 |
| 3 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $61.1M | 203 | 2023 |
| 4 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Michigan | $57.3M | 120 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $20.1M | 100 | 2024 |
| 6 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $19.7M | 51 | 2024 |
| 7 | Enterprise Community Partners Inc | Maryland | $15.8M | 82 | 2023 |
| 8 | The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | Michigan | $12.3M | 24 | 2024 |
| 9 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Florida | $11.0M | 46 | 2024 |
| 10 | William Davidson Foundation | Michigan | $9.2M | 9 | 2024 |
| 11 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $4.7M | 14 | 2024 |
| 12 | Irving S Gilmore Foundation | Michigan | $4.3M | 4 | 2024 |
| 13 | Fremont Area Community Foundation | Michigan | $4.1M | 9 | 2024 |
| 14 | Wayne-metropolitan Community Action | Michigan | $4.0M | 152 | 2024 |
| 15 | Southwest Michigan First Corp | Michigan | $3.8M | 10 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest community improvement funders in Michigan — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 183 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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