Foundations that fund organizations in Charlotte, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Charlotte nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $107K to Charlotte organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Charlotte around $1,281. 9 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Charlotte
- $107K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $1,281
- Based in MI
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Charlotte organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas a & Margaret E Decamp Foundation | Hastings, MI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | 2024 Robotics Program |
| Greater Lansing Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 3 | $28K | $14K | Yes | General support |
| Re Olds Foundation | East Lansing, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Project - music in motion |
| Richard B Messer Fbo Pennock Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Project/program support |
| The Shyft Group Foundation | Novi, MI | 3 | $7,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General support |
| Joe D Pentecost Foundation | East Lansing, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted contribution |
| Consumers Energy Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Food program |
| Positive Step Foundation Inc | Howell, MI | 1 | $1,281 | $1,281 | Preselected only | To provide a way to place unwanted, adoptable animals into… |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $875 | $875 | Yes | Community Market Grant |
| The Alro Steel Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Trumley Family Foundation | Okemos, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Charity |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Matching Grant |
| Random Acts of Humach Foundation | Dubuque, IA | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Community outreach |
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 Charlotte, Michigan?
Douglas a & Margaret E Decamp Foundation, Greater Lansing Foundation, Re Olds Foundation, Richard B Messer Fbo Pennock Hospital, The Shyft Group Foundation and 10 others reported grants to Charlotte 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 Charlotte. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.