Foundations that fund organizations in Erie, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Erie nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $1,700 to Erie organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Erie around $500. 1 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Erie
- $1,700
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in MI
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Erie organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miter Charitable Foundation | Harrisburg, PA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Sponsoring hero's on the hardwood |
| Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other |
| Cousineau Family Charity | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Cash donation to enrich the lives of others |
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 Erie, Michigan?
Miter Charitable Foundation, Robert W Hemelgarn Memorial Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation, Cousineau Family Charity reported grants to Erie 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 Erie. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.