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Americana Foundation

Novi, Michigan  ·  EIN 382269431  ·  Private foundation

Americana Foundation is a Michigan-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $592K in annual giving against $22.1M in assets. This page documents the 205 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Americana Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$592K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$22.1M
Total assets
205
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Americana Foundation funds

Americana Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include black communities, foster youth, older adults.

black communitiesfoster youtholder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Americana Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Michigan State University
2022 MSU TOLLGATE FARM OPERATIONS & PROGRAMS GRANT
East Lansing, MI$130K2022
Michigan State University
2024 PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS
East Lansing, MI$130K2024
Michigan State University
2023 PROGRAMMING AND OPERATIONS
East Lansing, MI$130K2023
Michigan State University
2021 MSU TOLLGATE FARM & EDUCATION CENTER OPERATIONS & PROGRAM SUPPORT
East Lansing, MI$116K2021
Michigan State University
TO FUND URBAN FARM TO SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS AND PARTIAL FUNDING FOR TWO EDUCATIONAL STAFF
East Lansing, MI$84K2020
Michigan State University
TO SUPPORT STAFF POSITION, ADDITIONAL LABOR, DRIVEWAY WIDENING, RE-ROOFING FARMHOUSE, WATER SYSTEM CORRECTION, AND IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY TO
East Lansing, MI$73K2018
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc
THE GREAT CLOCK AT THOMAS JEFFERSON'S MONTICELLO
Charlottesville, VA$55K2020
Environmental Law and Policy Center
TO INCREASE LOCAL, DISTRIBUTED RENEWABLE ENERGY AND PRESERVE NATURAL HERITAGE OF SPECIAL PLACES IN MICHIGAN
Chicago, IL$50K2018
Community House of Birmingham
MEMORIAL GIFT - BARBARA LIVY 2020
Birmingham, MI$50K2020
Eastern Market Corporation
TO DEVELOP THE DETROIT MARKET GARDEN AND TO TEACH FINANCIALLY VIABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE METHODS OF CREATING AT LEAST ONE FULL T
Detroit, MI$50K2018
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc
MONTICELLO CURATORIAL INTERNSHIP
Charlottesville, VA$50K2021
Philadelphia Museum of Art
TO FUND NEW VIDEOS AND IN-GALLERY DEMONSTRATION OBJECTS TO GIVE VISITORS TWO ADDITIONAL APPROACHES FOR UNDERSTANDING THE SKILL AND LABOR THA
Philadelphia, PA$50K2018
Museum of Fine Arts Boston
HEAR ME NOW: THE BLACK POTTERS OF OLD EDGEFIELD, SOUTH CAROLINA
Boston, MA$50K2022
Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc
THE CONTEMPLATIVE SITE
Charlottesville, VA$50K2022
Historic New England
RECOVERING NEW ENGLAND'S VOICES
Saunderstown, RI$50K2022

Americana Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$917K
2020$592K
2021$684K
2022$788K
2023$598K
2024$647K

How to apply for funding from Americana Foundation

From Americana Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“GRANT REQUESTS ARE DUE JANUARY 8TH, APRIL 1ST, JULY 1ST AND OCTOBER 1ST.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at americanafoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Americana Foundation

Does Americana Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Americana Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Americana Foundation fund?
Americana Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Michigan State University, Michigan State University, Michigan State University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Americana Foundation give in grants?
Americana Foundation reported $592K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $4.2M over 205 grants.
Where is Americana Foundation located?
Americana Foundation is based in Novi, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382269431.
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About this profile. This page is built from Americana Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Americana Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.