Foundations that fund organizations in Ellsworth, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ellsworth nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $48K to Ellsworth organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ellsworth around $2,500. 4 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ellsworth
- $48K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MI
- 44%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ellsworth organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siebenthaler Foundation C/O Jessica E Thompson | Kewadin, MI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Per request |
| Oleson Foundation | Traverse City, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Food for families in need |
| Barton Charitable Foundation | Bellaire, MI | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Moms and Tots |
| Spartannash Foundation | Byron Center, MI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Fighting hunger |
| Conway Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable - social |
| Russell E Browning Family Foundation Inc | St Louis, MO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Program Support |
| The Wildwood Foundation Pnc Bank Na - Successor Trustee | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | In honor of gayle kroon |
| James R and Karen Huesing Family Foundat | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Medical support |
| Edward T & Ellen K Dryer Charitable | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
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 Ellsworth, Michigan?
Siebenthaler Foundation C/O Jessica E Thompson, Oleson Foundation, Barton Charitable Foundation, Spartannash Foundation, Conway Family Foundation and 4 others reported grants to Ellsworth 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 Ellsworth. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.