Foundations that fund organizations in Grand Ledge, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Grand Ledge nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $71K to Grand Ledge organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Grand Ledge around $5,000. 8 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Grand Ledge
- $71K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MI
- 73%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Grand Ledge organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herm and Shirley Geers Foundation | Kewadin, MI | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | To empower developmentally disabled adults to live life as… |
| Re Olds Foundation | East Lansing, MI | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | Canines for change training and enrichment ctr.; Project - safer pastures fencing |
| The Margot Marsh Biodiversity Foundation C/O Nobska Capital Mgmt | New York, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Expanding school and community handwashing campaigns to red… |
| Cinnaire Corporation | Lansing, MI | 2 | $5,542 | $2,771 | Preselected only | General support |
| Bennie C Wickens Foundation Inc | Lansing, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Services and food to the underprivileged |
| The James and Kimberly Currie Foundation | Okemos, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Girl scouts outreach |
| Adient Foundation Inc | Eagan, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| The Hough Foundation | Bingham Farms, MI | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Preselected only | Youth mentoring |
| Foren Family Foundation | Clarkston, MI | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Gen charitable |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Animal-related |
| Buist Foundation | Byron Center, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Community assistance |
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 Grand Ledge, Michigan?
Herm and Shirley Geers Foundation, Re Olds Foundation, The Margot Marsh Biodiversity Foundation C/O Nobska Capital Mgmt, Cinnaire Corporation, Bennie C Wickens Foundation Inc and 6 others reported grants to Grand Ledge 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 Grand Ledge. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.