Foundations that fund organizations in Gross Pointe Woods, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gross Pointe Woods nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $16K to Gross Pointe Woods organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gross Pointe Woods around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gross Pointe Woods
- $16K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MI
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gross Pointe Woods organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John a & Marlene L Boll Foundation | St Clair Shores, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To provide funding for a school playground |
| The Karen & Drew Peslar Foundation | Birmingham, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | For youth therapy programming |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Chicago, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Matching |
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 Gross Pointe Woods, Michigan?
John a & Marlene L Boll Foundation, The Karen & Drew Peslar Foundation, Polk Bros Foundation Inc reported grants to Gross Pointe Woods 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 Gross Pointe Woods. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.