Foundations that fund organizations in Caro, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Caro nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $628K to Caro organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Caro around $3,000. 9 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Caro
- $628K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in MI
- 82%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Caro organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maust Foundation | Pigeon, MI | 2 | $344K | $172K | Preselected only | General contribution |
| The Big John Steak and Onion Foundation | Frankenmuth, MI | 2 | $213K | $107K | Yes | Charitable donation |
| The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram | Highland Beach, FL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Dte Energy Foundation | Detroit, MI | 1 | $6,400 | $6,400 | Yes | Human needs |
| Terrence S Kaiser and Barbara a Kaiser Foundation | Millington, MI | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Support |
| Consumers Energy Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | 2024 investment into the tuscola county economic developmen… |
| Spartannash Foundation | Byron Center, MI | 1 | $2,350 | $2,350 | Preselected only | Fighting hunger |
| Wallace & Irene Bronner Family Charitable Foundation | Frankenmuth, MI | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | General Fund; General Unrestricted |
| Pinney Foundation | Cass City, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Rathmourne Family Foundation | Port Hope, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Caro, Michigan?
Maust Foundation, The Big John Steak and Onion Foundation, The Ajram Family Foundation Gaby a Ajram, Dte Energy Foundation, Terrence S Kaiser and Barbara a Kaiser Foundation and 6 others reported grants to Caro 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 Caro. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.