Foundations that fund organizations in Homer, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Homer nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $27K to Homer 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 Homer around $2,800. 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 Homer
- $27K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $2,800
- Based in MI
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Homer organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max and Lucille Cortright Homer Education Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $24K | $24K | Preselected only | Educational |
| McCurdy Memorial Scholarship Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $2,800 | $2,800 | Yes | Educational |
| Charles Family Foundation Inc | New Franken, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Annual fight hunger give hope campaign |
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 Homer, Michigan?
Max and Lucille Cortright Homer Education Foundation, McCurdy Memorial Scholarship Foundation, Charles Family Foundation Inc reported grants to Homer 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 Homer. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.