Foundations that fund organizations in Birch Run, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Birch Run nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $16K to Birch Run organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Birch Run around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Birch Run
- $16K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in MI
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Birch Run organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebert Memorial Scholarship Fund Kim M Gardey Trustee | Saginaw, MI | 5 | $15K | $3,000 | Yes | Education |
| The Forst Foundation | Fort Washington, PA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operating support |
| The Gap Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Support for educational programs |
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 Birch Run, Michigan?
Hebert Memorial Scholarship Fund Kim M Gardey Trustee, The Forst Foundation, The Gap Foundation reported grants to Birch Run 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 Birch Run. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.