Foundations that fund organizations in Gladstone, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gladstone nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $124K to Gladstone organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gladstone around $3,000. 8 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gladstone
- $124K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in MI
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gladstone organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine M van Donsel Charitable Trust | Escanaba, MI | 3 | $64K | $26K | Preselected only | General operations; Scholarships |
| John and Melissa Besse Foundation | Wells, MI | 4 | $20K | $3,000 | Yes | Equipment for fire department; Aireal drone donation; Charitable support |
| Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation | Escanaba, MI | 4 | $18K | $4,750 | Yes | Operating expenses; Operating expense; Kids fishing day |
| The H Glenn Sample Jr MD Memorial Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| James a Ruppe Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Honor flights for veterans |
| Robert & Jeanine Dagenais Foundation | Escanaba, MI | 2 | $3,050 | $1,525 | Yes | Support |
| Oliver Felton Charitable Trust FIRST Bank | Marquette, MI | 1 | $2,723 | $2,723 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Donald and Audrey Anderson Foundation | Escanaba, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Community thanksgiving dinner |
| Bash Family Foundation Inc C/O James Bash | Marquette, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Ben Lauren Memorial Foundation | Gwinn, MI | 1 | $350 | $350 | Yes | General operating |
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 Gladstone, Michigan?
Catherine M van Donsel Charitable Trust, John and Melissa Besse Foundation, Edward J Sackerson Charitable Foundation, The H Glenn Sample Jr MD Memorial Fund, James a Ruppe Foundation and 5 others reported grants to Gladstone 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 Gladstone. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.