Foundations that fund organizations in Ann Harbor, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ann Harbor nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $69K to Ann Harbor organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ann Harbor around $12K. 0 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ann Harbor
- $69K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in MI
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ann Harbor organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable | Chicago, IL | 1 | $52K | $52K | Yes | General |
| Faith & James Knight Foundationinc | Holmdel, NJ | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Adopt two horses-2025 |
| Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial Scholarship Fund | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Henry J Fox Fund C/O Rubino & Company | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Charity |
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 Ann Harbor, Michigan?
The Muriel Rumsey Foundation Irrevocable, Faith & James Knight Foundationinc, Anna Shupper and Ida Reiss Memorial Scholarship Fund, Henry J Fox Fund C/O Rubino & Company reported grants to Ann Harbor 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 Ann Harbor. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.