Foundations that fund organizations in Augusta, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Augusta nonprofits
28 private foundations gave $737K to Augusta organizations in their latest filings; 14 of the 28 that say either way accept applications.
45 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Augusta around $6,512. 25 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 28
- Accept applications
- 14
- of 28 that state a policy
- Dollars to Augusta
- $737K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 45
- Typical median grant
- $6,512
- Based in MI
- 89%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Augusta organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 3 | $200K | $75K | Preselected only | Thereapy arena - raise the roof capital campaign 2024; Sherman lake ymca integrated education program; Barn theatre school 2025 season programming |
| Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 3 | $110K | $30K | Yes | Roof campaign; Capital improvements; Education |
| Jack E and Eleanor Cannon Hill Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $102K | $102K | Yes | Capital projects HVAC units $100,000 |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 3 | $73K | $12K | Yes | Matching Grant; Early Care and Education |
| Wattles Family Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Raise the roof campaign |
| Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | 2 | $26K | $13K | Preselected only | Cheff therapeutic riding center for general operating; Trustee directed grant - sherman lake ymca - december 2025 |
| Miller Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 2 | $25K | $13K | Yes | Student scholarships; Board grants |
| Irving S Gilmore Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Operational support |
| Ws & Lois Vandalson Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 2 | $25K | $13K | Preselected only | General |
| Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating support & raise the roof capital campaign… |
| Kolassa Family Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Operations and education |
| Santo Maria Frank & John Zanetti Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Dr Joe Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Activities and therapies to special needs individuals |
| John E Fetzer Institute Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | 4 | $8,429 | $714 | Preselected only | General operating support; Matching grant |
| Tyler-Little Family Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 3 | $8,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operating support; Annual campaign |
| McKay Ella Dole Memorial Fund | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $6,512 | $6,512 | Preselected only | Support for daily |
| The Hall Houseman Family Foundation | Richland, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Burton & Elizabeth Upjohn Charitable Trust | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Integrated education and scholarships |
| Burnham Family Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $4,750 | $4,750 | Yes | Human services |
| Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Operations |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 4 | $3,545 | $635 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| Havirmill Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Evergreene Foundation | Otsego, MI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Assist in SW Michigan Communities |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Arno & Caroline Mossner Memorial Foundation | Milford, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General operations |
| Sheryl Anderson Gordon Foundation Mi Atty Gen'l 53075 | Homer, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Theraputic riding program |
| Hammond Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Support |
| Trittschuh Family Charitable Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
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 Augusta, Michigan?
Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation, Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation, Jack E and Eleanor Cannon Hill Foundation, Wk Kellogg Foundation, Wattles Family Foundation and 23 others reported grants to Augusta 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 Augusta. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.