Foundations that fund organizations in Carleton, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Carleton nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $255K to Carleton organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Carleton around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Carleton
- $255K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MI
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Carleton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Patricks School Foundation | Carleton, MI | 1 | $189K | $189K | Preselected only | Education |
| Dte Energy Foundation | Detroit, MI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Community transformation |
| The Philbeck Foundation | Monroe, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Student support |
| La-Z-Boy Foundation | Monroe, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Public benefit |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
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 Carleton, Michigan?
Saint Patricks School Foundation, Dte Energy Foundation, The Philbeck Foundation, La-Z-Boy Foundation, Verizon Foundation reported grants to Carleton 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 Carleton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.