Libraries & Literacy Grant Funders in Michigan
177 foundations with a documented libraries & literacy focus have made grants to Michigan nonprofits in recent years, together directing $69.0M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 177 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 libraries & literacy funders in Michigan
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Michigan giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Michigan | $15.7M | 7 | 2022 |
| 2 | Fremont Area Community Foundation | Michigan | $7.0M | 57 | 2024 |
| 3 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $5.2M | 27 | 2023 |
| 4 | The Skillman Foundation | Michigan | $3.6M | 26 | 2024 |
| 5 | Sister Mary Richard Rea Foundation | Illinois | $3.3M | 5 | 2022 |
| 6 | Michigan Health Endowment Fund | Michigan | $3.1M | 9 | 2023 |
| 7 | Kipp Foundation | California | $2.2M | 2 | 2023 |
| 8 | Community Foundation for Muskegon County | Michigan | $1.7M | 12 | 2022 |
| 9 | Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation | Michigan | $1.6M | 13 | 2024 |
| 10 | Berrien Community Foundation Inc | Michigan | $1.6M | 14 | 2024 |
| 11 | Friends of the Elk Rapids District | Michigan | $1.4M | 4 | 2025 |
| 12 | Woll-yellin Family Foundation | Michigan | $1.4M | 234 | 2024 |
| 13 | United Way of the Battle Creek and | Michigan | $1.2M | 17 | 2024 |
| 14 | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | Tennessee | $1.1M | 214 | 2025 |
| 15 | Ruth Mott Foundation | Michigan | $949K | 4 | 2020 |
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The funders above are the biggest libraries & literacy funders in Michigan — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 177 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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