How to apply
Applications should be written and state purpose Contact: Mark Neithercut Neithercut Philanth, 125 Park Street Suite 375, Traverse City, Mi, 3135689000 Deadlines: Yes, see website Restrictions: Yes, see website
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
33 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hartland Consolidated SchoolsHowell, MI | Automotive equipment for hartland high school | $70K |
| South Redford School DistrictRedford, MI | Equipment and facility renovations at the auto shop at thurston high school | $55K |
| Arc of Northwest Wayne CountyRedford Charter Township, MI | Support for replacing its hvac system | $50K |
| FIRST StepPlymouth, MI | Facility improvements at its wayne shelter | $50K |
| Living and Learning Enrichment CenterNorthville, MI | Security improvements | $50K |
| Methodist Children's Home SocietyRedford Township, MI | A playground at its child welfare facility in redford | $50K |
| Mi Work MattersLivonia, MI | Equipment for a new livonia-based vocational training caf for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities | $50K |
| Vision to LearnLos Angeles, CA | Eye exams and eyeglasses for low-income students in redford township | $50K |
| Fitzgerald Public SchoolsWarren, MI | Automotive equipment for fitzgerald high school | $48K |
| Friends of the PennPlymouth, MI | Facility renovations at the penn theatre | $45K |
| Plymouth-Canton Community SchoolsPlymouth, MI | New equipment in the auto technician and auto body programs at canton high school | $45K |
| Utica Community SchoolsSterling Heights, MI | Automotive equipment for henry ford ii high school | $43K |
| New Haven Community SchoolsNew Haven, MI | Automotive equipment for new haven high school | $36K |
| Lakeview SchoolsLakeview, MI | Student tool kits for the automotive program at lakeview high school | $30K |
| New Hope Center for Grief SupportNorthville, MI | Technology and facility upgrades | $30K |
| Plymouth Historical SocietyPlymouth, MI | Facility renovations | $30K |
| South Lake SchoolsSt Clair Shores, MI | Automotive equipment for south lake high school | $30K |
| Vista MariaDearborn Heights, MI | A vehicle for youth transport | $30K |
| Detroit Historical SocietyDetroit, MI | Facility improvements to document its automobile collection | $27K |
| Flint Institute of Science and HistoryFlint, MI | Facility improvements and a new classic car exhibit at the sloan museum | $27K |
| Wayne-Westland Community SchoolsWestland, MI | Automotive equipment for the william d. ford career-technical center | $26K |
| Redford Brightmoor InitiativeDetroit, MI | Facility improvements | $24K |
| Bank of America Charitable Gift FundBoston, MA | Donor advised funds | $22K |
| Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI | Donor advised funds | $22K |
| Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI | Donor advised funds | $22K |
| Community Foundation for Southeast MichiganDetroit, MI | Donor advised funds | $22K |
| Corewell Health FoundationSouthfield, MI | Facility renovations and new equipment at three school-based teen health centers | $22K |
| Gulf Coast Community FoundationVenice, FL | Donor advised funds | $22K |
| The Sarasota-Manatee Jewish FederationSarasota, FL | Donor advised funds | $22K |
| Chippewa Valley SchoolsClinton Township, MI | Automotive equipment upgrades at chippewa valley high school | $20K |
| Plymouth Community Arts CouncilPlymouth, MI | New street signage | $20K |
| Gilda's ClubRoyal Oak, MI | Facility improvements at its detroit location. | $12K |
| Community Housing NetworkTroy, MI | Basic needs for families with unstable housing in out-wayne county | $10K |
By state: Michigan 29 · California 1 · Florida 2 · Massachusetts 1
About this foundation
Margaret Dunning Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Traverse City, Michigan, administered in care of Margaret Dunning, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Margaret Dunning Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications should be written and state purpose Deadlines: Yes, see website.
How much does Margaret Dunning Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $1.1M across 33 grants, a median of $30K.
Where does Margaret Dunning Foundation give?
Michigan (29 grants), California (1 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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