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Michigan Tech Fund

Houghton, Michigan  ·  EIN 381554664  ·  Private foundation

Michigan Tech Fund is a private foundation based in Houghton, Michigan. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $13.7M in grants paid and $222.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 2 individual grants from this funder — $27.1M awarded across 2022–2023 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$13.7M
Annual giving (FY2023)
$222.2M
Total assets
2
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

What Michigan Tech Fund funds

Michigan Tech Fund's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Michigan Tech Fund, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Michigan Technological University
support programs
Houghton, MI$14.7M2022
Michigan Technological University
support programs
Houghton, MI$12.5M2023

Michigan Tech Fund giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2022$14.7M
2023$12.5M

How to apply for funding from Michigan Tech Fund

Michigan Tech Fund's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at mtu.edu/giving.

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Frequently asked questions about Michigan Tech Fund

Does Michigan Tech Fund accept grant applications?
Michigan Tech Fund's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Michigan Tech Fund fund?
Michigan Tech Fund's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Michigan Technological University, Michigan Technological University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Michigan Tech Fund give in grants?
Michigan Tech Fund reported $13.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2023). Across all years in our data it has awarded $27.1M over 2 grants.
Where is Michigan Tech Fund located?
Michigan Tech Fund is based in Houghton, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 381554664.
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About this profile. This page is built from Michigan Tech Fund'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 Michigan Tech Fund. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.