Foundations that fund organizations in Beaver Island, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Beaver Island nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $55K to Beaver Island organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Beaver Island around $2,000. 1 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Beaver Island
- $55K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in MI
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Beaver Island organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86 | York, PA | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Beaver island lighthouse preservation project |
| Hunting Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | 6 | $16K | $2,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant to general fund |
| Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation | Oakbrook Terrace, IL | 7 | $10K | $500 | Preselected only | Operating Needs; Operating Funds |
| Frey Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $2,400 | $2,400 | Yes | Childcare Landscape Assessment |
| Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc | Venice, FL | 4 | $2,000 | $500 | Preselected only | Unspecified program support |
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 Beaver Island, Michigan?
Donley Foundation-Ud Dtd 12-8-86, Hunting Foundation, Dean L & Rosemarie Buntrock Foundation, Frey Foundation, Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc reported grants to Beaver Island 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 Beaver Island. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.