Foundations that fund organizations in Alto, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Alto nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $51K to Alto organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Alto around $1,500. 5 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Alto
- $51K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,500
- Based in MI
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Alto organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell and Sarah Miller Foundation | Ada, MI | 1 | $28K | $28K | Preselected only | To support education about the dairy industry |
| A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Support of church |
| Deer Hollow Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Preselected only | To create, produce, and perform high quality musical theatr… |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| The Lileikis Family Foundation C/O Thomas Lileikis | Wyoming, MI | 1 | $1,150 | $1,150 | Preselected only | Program |
| Whitney Albertson Memorial Scholars | Jackson, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | College education |
| Vogt Foundation | Ada, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Alto, Michigan?
Mitchell and Sarah Miller Foundation, A Verner Nelson and H Elizabeth Nelson Fdn, Deer Hollow Foundation, Land O'Lakes Foundation, The Lileikis Family Foundation C/O Thomas Lileikis and 2 others reported grants to Alto organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Alto. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.