Foundations that fund organizations in Big Bay, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Big Bay nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $237K to Big Bay organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Big Bay around $5,000. 8 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Big Bay
- $237K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MI
- 62%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Big Bay organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel J Kobasic Foundation | Escanaba, MI | 2 | $118K | $59K | Preselected only | Lake access project; Year end picnic |
| James a Ruppe Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Educational purposes |
| The Donald and Audrey Anderson Foundation | Escanaba, MI | 1 | $16K | $16K | Yes | Operating expenses |
| Tourville Foundation | Marquette, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operations |
| John and Melissa Besse Foundation | Wells, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Charitable support |
| Roberts P & Ella B Hudson Foundation | Sault Ste Marie, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Childrens summer therapy program |
| Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation | Escanaba, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operating expenses |
| L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation | Marquette, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Children's summer camp |
| Ceres Foundation | Northfield, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Stanley Beamish Family Foundation | Waterville Valley, NH | 1 | $1,021 | $1,021 | Preselected only | general operating support |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Conway Foundation | Royal Oak, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To change the lives of people with disabilities in a therap… |
| Michael Ross Memorial Foundation | Lees Summit, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To assist people with disabilities including therapeutic an… |
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 Big Bay, Michigan?
Daniel J Kobasic Foundation, James a Ruppe Foundation, The Donald and Audrey Anderson Foundation, Tourville Foundation, John and Melissa Besse Foundation and 8 others reported grants to Big Bay 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 Big Bay. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.