Michigan Humanities Council
Okemos, Michigan · EIN 510164775 · Private foundation
Michigan Humanities Council is a private foundation based in Okemos, Michigan. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.1M in grants paid and $1.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 330 individual grants from this funder — $3.8M awarded across 2017–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Michigan Humanities Council funds
Michigan Humanities Council's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, faith-based (jewish), higher education, lgbtq rights, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, lgbtq people, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Michigan REGRANT EXPENDITURE | Ann Arbor, MI | $72K | 2024 |
| Library of Michigan Foundation REGRANT EXPENDITURE | Lansing, MI | $30K | 2022 |
| Historical Society of Greater Lansing REGRANT EXPENDITURE | Lansing, MI | $25K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Michigan Humanities Council
Michigan Humanities Council's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at michiganhumanities.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Michigan Humanities Council
- Does Michigan Humanities Council accept grant applications?
- Michigan Humanities Council's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Michigan Humanities Council fund?
- Michigan Humanities Council's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Regents of the University of Michigan, Library of Michigan Foundation, Historical Society of Greater Lansing. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Michigan Humanities Council give in grants?
- Michigan Humanities Council reported $1.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.8M over 330 grants.
- Where is Michigan Humanities Council located?
- Michigan Humanities Council is based in Okemos, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 510164775.
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