Foundations that fund organizations in Central Lake, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Central Lake nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $125K to Central Lake organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Central Lake around $11K. 4 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Central Lake
- $125K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $11K
- Based in MI
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Central Lake organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Piraino and Barbara McWilliams Family Fndn Inc | Cleveland Heights, OH | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Youth development/health living |
| Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation | St Clair Shores, MI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Operating fund |
| Louis T Block Family Foundation | Terrace Park, OH | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General |
| Cosgrove Foundation | Traverse City, MI | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Charitable fund |
| The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Funds for books at the Central Lake Public School Library |
| Begonia Charitable Foundation | Bellaire, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Education |
| Re Olds Foundation | East Lansing, MI | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | General purpose |
| Hagerty Drivers Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $480 | $480 | Preselected only | Scholarship Grant |
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 Central Lake, Michigan?
Thomas Piraino and Barbara McWilliams Family Fndn Inc, Raymond M & Jane E Cracchiolo Foundation, Louis T Block Family Foundation, Cosgrove Foundation, The Whitcomb Family Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to Central Lake 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 Central Lake. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.