Foundations that fund organizations in Empire, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Empire nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $105K to Empire organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Empire around $2,500. 6 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Empire
- $105K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MI
- 43%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Empire organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew R and Janet F Miller Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison Llp | Naples, FL | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Top Family Foundation Inc | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General support |
| Sec Charitable Corporation | Naples, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To further charitable works |
| Tuktawa Foundation | Orchard Lake, MI | 1 | $6,415 | $6,415 | Yes | Social welfare |
| Klorfine Foundation | Riviera Beach, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Hall Houseman Family Foundation | Richland, MI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| The Porter Family Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Hp Foundation | Suttons Bay, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Pathways to sleeping bear campaign |
| Trapp Family Foundation Inc | Empire, MI | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General charitable purposes |
| Sally Foss & James Scott Hill Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Ed & Irene Fleis Education Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Financial support leading to a post high school degree |
| F Ross Birkhill and Laura Jean Birkhill | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $750 | $750 | Yes | Support for daily operation |
| The Scott and Nancy Atherton Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $350 | $350 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $60 | $60 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
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 Empire, Michigan?
Andrew R and Janet F Miller Foundation C/O Robert T Napier Harrison Llp, Top Family Foundation Inc, Sec Charitable Corporation, Tuktawa Foundation, Klorfine Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Empire 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 Empire. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.