International Development Grant Funders in Michigan
135 foundations with a documented international development focus have made grants to Michigan nonprofits in recent years, together directing $147.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 135 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 international development funders in Michigan
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Michigan giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service | Maryland | $81.2M | 10 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Gretchen C Valade Endowment | Michigan | $16.4M | 7 | 2025 |
| 3 | J Ferrantino Charitable Foundation | Michigan | $4.6M | 81 | 2024 |
| 4 | Aa Van Elslander Foundation | Michigan | $4.2M | 16 | 2024 |
| 5 | Global Ties Us | District of Columbia | $2.2M | 20 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Rotary Foundation of Rotary | Illinois | $2.1M | 42 | 2025 |
| 7 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $2.0M | 6 | 2024 |
| 8 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $1.7M | 5 | 2023 |
| 9 | Hias Inc | Maryland | $1.7M | 3 | 2020 |
| 10 | The Martin Family Foundation | Michigan | $1.3M | 187 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Kresge Foundation | Michigan | $1.2M | 21 | 2023 |
| 12 | Eleanor & Edsel Ford Fund | Michigan | $1.1M | 5 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest international development funders in Michigan — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 135 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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