Foundations that fund organizations in Comstock, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Comstock nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $15K to Comstock organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Comstock around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Comstock
- $15K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MI
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Comstock organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irving S Gilmore Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Operational support |
| Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support for production costs of 2025 summer musical |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $225 | $225 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Matching 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 Comstock, Michigan?
Irving S Gilmore Foundation, Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation, The Pfizer Foundation Inc, Wk Kellogg Foundation reported grants to Comstock 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 Comstock. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.