Foundations that fund organizations in Gwinn, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gwinn nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $15K to Gwinn organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gwinn around $1,900. 3 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gwinn
- $15K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $1,900
- Based in MI
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gwinn organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lauren Memorial Foundation | Gwinn, MI | 5 | $7,787 | $1,900 | Yes | General operating |
| Mary and Charles Sethness Charitable Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Tourville Foundation | Marquette, MI | 1 | $2,700 | $2,700 | Yes | Start up costs |
| Bash Family Foundation Inc C/O James Bash | Marquette, MI | 1 | $625 | $625 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
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 Gwinn, Michigan?
Ben Lauren Memorial Foundation, Mary and Charles Sethness Charitable Foundation, Tourville Foundation, Bash Family Foundation Inc C/O James Bash, The Pfizer Foundation Inc reported grants to Gwinn 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 Gwinn. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.