Foundations that fund organizations in Gaylord, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gaylord nonprofits
35 private foundations gave $1.5M to Gaylord organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 35 that say either way accept applications.
57 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gaylord around $4,000. 21 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 35
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 35 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gaylord
- $1.5M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 57
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in MI
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gaylord organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis M Groen Foundation Co Lindhorst & Dreidame | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $457K | $229K | Preselected only | This grant was made to maintain the preserve donated to Ots…; General Support/Education |
| The Leppien Foundation | Alma, MI | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | Religious |
| The Walters Family Foundation | Milford, MI | 2 | $193K | $97K | Preselected only | Wff funding will help to protect the natural diversity and…; Wff funding will help the work across forests, lakes and st… |
| Christ Cares for Kids Foundation | Issaquah, WA | 1 | $85K | $85K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Orsa Foundation | Plymouth, MI | 6 | $67K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted program support; Program support for the otsego youth orchestra; Program support for otsego college access network (ocan) &… |
| Hcs Foundation C/O - L Thomas Hiltz | Westlake, OH | 1 | $57K | $57K | Yes | Community-driven conservation campaign and 52.5% mineral ri… |
| Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden Fund | Grosse Pointe, MI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Two Eagles Foundation Inc | Tomahawk, WI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance |
| The Robert and Esther Black Family Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| The James B & Eileen M Kelly Foundation Inc | Traverse City, MI | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Carls Foundation | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 1 | $34K | $34K | Yes | Expansion of the astra program across the state |
| Consumers Energy Foundation | Jackson, MI | 3 | $31K | $3,500 | Yes | Coastal nature preserve expansion; Annual contribution; 2024 corporate contribution |
| The Tromble Family Foundation | Port Charlotte, FL | 2 | $26K | $13K | Preselected only | General |
| Hees Family Foundation | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General fund/community support and disaster relief |
| Wilda C Tiffany Charitable Trust | Traverse City, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Catholic services appeal fund |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 7 | $8,090 | $500 | Preselected only | Arts, culture and humanities; Educational institutions and related activities; Relgious |
| Rice Family Foundation C/O James a Bowditch | Bainbridge Island, WA | 2 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Educational program support; Conservancy program support |
| The Gornick Fund | Gaylord, MI | 3 | $8,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Support for school auditorium; Support County in Business Expansion; Support Historical Preservation |
| Dte Energy Foundation | Detroit, MI | 2 | $6,500 | $3,250 | Yes | Economic progress; Human needs |
| The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation | Traverse City, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Playground expansion |
| The Hougen Foundation | Swartz Creek, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Higher Hopes Foundation Inc | Mount Pleasant, MI | 2 | $4,887 | $2,443 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Spartannash Foundation | Byron Center, MI | 1 | $4,075 | $4,075 | Preselected only | Fighting hunger |
| FIRST Federal of Northern Michigan Legacy Foundation | Alpena, MI | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Nature clean up/trails |
| The John and Matilda Shumsky Foundation C/O Dgn - 415 Munson Avenue Ste 201 | Traverse City, MI | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Needy families |
| Raiff Family Foundation | Po Box Chic, IL | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Allison K Short Foundation | Bay City, MI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Operations |
| The Herrington-Fitch Family Foundation Inc C/O Leslie Lee | Traverse City, MI | 1 | $2,118 | $2,118 | Preselected only | General charitable |
| Cozad Family Foundation | Auburn, MI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | General fund |
| Rosso Family Foundation | Troy, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Enriching the public by providing access to trails |
| Jx Gives Back Family Foundation Inc C/O Mark Muskevitsch | Hartland, WI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Baiardi Family Foundation Inc | Harbor Springs, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General scholarship support |
| Timmis Family Foundation Inc | Naples, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
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 Gaylord, Michigan?
Louis M Groen Foundation Co Lindhorst & Dreidame, The Leppien Foundation, The Walters Family Foundation, Christ Cares for Kids Foundation, Orsa Foundation and 30 others reported grants to Gaylord 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 Gaylord. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.