Foundations that fund organizations in Dexter, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Dexter nonprofits
32 private foundations gave $520K to Dexter organizations in their latest filings; 13 of the 31 that say either way accept applications.
40 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Dexter around $5,000. 18 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 32
- Accept applications
- 13
- of 31 that state a policy
- Dollars to Dexter
- $520K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 40
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MI
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Dexter organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chelsea Health and Wellness Foundation | Chelsea, MI | 7 | $167K | $6,504 | Yes | General support; B day lunches; Community member scholarships |
| Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn | Sunfield, MI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Lansing area tri-county gis |
| Benard L Maas Foundation | Lakewood Ranch, FL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General fund |
| The Linse Bock Foundation C/O Chad Dutcher | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| Farmer Family Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Exempt purpose of organization |
| Harry a and Margaret D Towsley Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Program support |
| Robert B Westfall Foundation | Dexter, MI | 1 | $22K | $22K | Yes | Scholarships |
| Herrick Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | Support for cfrm 2.0 training; Support strategic marketing and com. |
| Jenkins Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Support for activities |
| McCalla Helen Fdn Ochr | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | General operating |
| Van Wyck & Angela Brinkerhoff Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Mackey Foundation | Grand Blanc, MI | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Program Services |
| Thelen Family Foundation | Clarkston, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Help Family Ministry |
| Graham R Putnam Family Foundation | Dexter, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Phil & Pat Willis Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General fund |
| James R Burroughs Family Foundation | Manhattan Beach, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Preservation of natural resources |
| Mary Thompson Foundation | St Clair Shores, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General purpose |
| Kenneth J and Marilynn J Friedman Family Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | general operating purposes |
| Ross & Pj Martin Family Foundation | Okemos, MI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | General Contribution |
| The Mosaic Foundation (of R & P Heydon) | Ann Arbor, MI | 2 | $3,650 | $1,825 | Preselected only | Support historic and land preservation; Support automobile charities |
| Families for Friedreichs Ataxia Foundation | Dayton, OH | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Yes | Grants to Individual |
| Ed & Irene Fleis Education Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Financial support leading to a post high school degree |
| Light Action Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Promote chorale activities |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Community improvement |
| Deupree Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Sommer Family Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operating support to promote charitable purpose. |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Flint, MI | 1 | $750 | $750 | Preselected only | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of th… |
| Caprio Family Foundation | Spicewood, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Not stated | Donation |
| Orser Jonathan Charitable Pfdn | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Foster Charitable Trust | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Gen exempt |
| The Alvin L Glick Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Halcyon Foundation Attn Thomas Larson | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Community orchestra |
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 Dexter, Michigan?
The Chelsea Health and Wellness Foundation, Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Attn, Benard L Maas Foundation, The Linse Bock Foundation C/O Chad Dutcher, Farmer Family Foundation and 27 others reported grants to Dexter 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 Dexter. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.