Foundations that fund organizations in Howell, Michigan

Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.

Funding landscape for Howell nonprofits

71 private foundations gave $3.5M to Howell organizations in their latest filings; 20 of the 71 that say either way accept applications.

105 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Howell around $5,000. 46 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.

Foundations giving here
71
Accept applications
20
of 71 that state a policy
Dollars to Howell
$3.5M
latest filings
Grants
105
Typical median grant
$5,000
Based in MI
65%
of funders listed

Funders, by dollars given to Howell organizations

FoundationBased inGrants hereDollars hereMedianAccepts applicationsTypical purposes
Ted and Jane von Voigtlander FoundationHowell, MI6$1.1M$15KPreselected onlyProgram support
The Seed FoundationNaples, FL1$600K$600KPreselected onlyProgramming
Duffy FoundationAnn Arbor, MI2$420K$210KPreselected onlyUse consistent w/501(c)(3) status
The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation DatedChicago, IL1$250K$250KPreselected onlyGeneral support
Robert W & Maxine C Parker Foundation IncHowell, MI9$167K$20KPreselected onlyHumanitarian; Religious; Educational
Harry a and Margaret D Towsley FoundationAnn Arbor, MI2$120K$60KYesProgram support
Herrick FoundationAnn Arbor, MI2$100K$50KYesSupport livingston cty. housing pro.; To support livingston county housing
J Ferrantino Charitable FoundationAnn Arbor, MI1$75K$75KPreselected onlyHumanitarian
Burt Foundation C/O Erik H Serr Miller CanfieldAnn Arbor, MI1$75K$75KPreselected onlyUsed consistent w/501(c)(3) status
Margaret Dunning FoundationTraverse City, MI1$70K$70KYesAutomotive equipment for hartland high school
Hillquist Irrevocable Family Foundation TrustColdwater, MI1$60K$60KPreselected onlyEducation
The Mlm Charitable FoundationMaumee, OH3$55K$25KPreselected onlyGeneral purposes and scholarship fund; General purpose; General purpose & summer programs
Positive Step Foundation IncHowell, MI6$39K$3,735Preselected onlyTo teach people to be faithful caretakers of one another an…; Support and advocate for survivors of child abuse, domestic…; To engage, educate, and entertain all ages through arts and…
Motorola Solutions FoundationChicago, IL1$35K$35KYesGeneral Operating Support
Aa van Elslander FoundationBirmingham, MI1$25K$25KYesOperations support
Raskob Foundation for Catholic Activities IncWilmington, DE1$25K$25KYesToward expenses of the special ministries program, to provi…
Srgl IncPlymouth, MI1$25K$25KPreselected onlyProgramming
The Hanover Insurance Group Foundation IncWorcester, MA2$25K$13KPreselected onlyCharitable Contribution
Ruahmah J Hutchings Fund Irrev Char Trust C/O Howell Pub SchoolsHowell, MI1$24K$24KPreselected onlyTo fund a scholarship program at hps
Azimuth Foundation IncHowell, MI1$21K$21KPreselected onlyAnnual distribution
Flagstar Foundation IncTroy, MI1$20K$20KPreselected onlyWorkforce readiness
William and Janet Johnston Family FoundationCommerce, MI1$20K$20KPreselected onlyGeneral
Hartland Cons Sch Found TaBrooklyn, OH1$20K$20KPreselected onlyGeneral operating
Heartland Foundation ObCincinnati, OH1$16K$16KPreselected onlyAnnual fund
George Stines Family FoundationHowell, MI1$13K$13KPreselected onlyEducation
The Persia Family FoundationFenton, MI1$11K$11KPreselected onlyReligious
The Stein Family Charitable FoundationWilmington, DE1$11K$11KPreselected onlyGeneral & Unrestricted
A Alfred Taubman FoundationBloomfield Hills, MI1$10K$10KPreselected onlyGeneral fund
The Bill & Lori Clark FoundationArden, NC1$10K$10KPreselected onlyGeneral fund
Abrams Family FoundationDetroit, MI1$10K$10KPreselected onlyFor general operating support.
Ludwig Family FoundationBrighton, MI1$10K$10KPreselected onlygeneral operations
Dte Energy FoundationDetroit, MI2$9,000$4,500YesHuman needs
Allmen Always and Forever FoundationMount Pleasant, MI1$7,995$7,995Preselected onlyTo further the teachings of jesus christ
Wish You Well FoundationPennington, NJ1$7,500$7,500Preselected onlyUnrestricted general
Deupree Family FoundationWilmington, DE2$6,000$3,000YesGeneral & Unrestricted
Consumers Energy FoundationJackson, MI2$5,500$2,750YesEconomic development council of livingston county mission f…; Beds for lacasa crisis shelter
Jacob Best FoundationTampa, FL1$5,500$5,500Preselected onlyGeneral support
Meek FoundationDallas, TX1$5,000$5,000YesEducation & rehabilitation of at risk equines
Dinello Family FoundationNaples, FL1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyGeneral support
Rose and Lawrence C Page Sr Family Charitable Foundation C/O Mr M RiceBingham Farms, MI1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyCharitable
Lalwani FoundationSouth Lyon, MI1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyCharitable, contribution to organization's general finanica…
Robert and Bess Cook Foundation C/O Walnut Services IncBingham Farms, MI2$4,300$2,150YesEducation; Religious
The Mike and Linda Coulter Family FoundationLapeer, MI1$4,000$4,000Preselected onlyCharitable contribution
Lee Family FoundationHighland, MI2$3,750$1,875Preselected onlySupport low - income families
Spartannash FoundationByron Center, MI1$3,650$3,650Preselected onlyFighting hunger
Auch Construction FoundationPontiac, MI1$2,500$2,500Preselected onlyGeneral support
Doll Family Foundation C/O Robert C Doll JrPrinceton, NJ1$2,500$2,500Preselected onlyUnrestricted
The Worsham Family FoundationAnn Arbor, MI1$2,500$2,500Preselected onlyWelfare and humane care of horses and other large animals.
Edward and June Kellogg Foundation Dba Kellogg Family FoundationHowell, MI1$2,196$2,196Preselected onlySupport
Humane Society of Macomb Foundation IncUtica, MI1$2,000$2,000YesHumane care of animals
Myer & Lois Franklin Charitable TrJackson, MI1$2,000$2,000YesScholarship
Danish Old Peoples HomeHowell, MI1$2,000$2,000Preselected onlyIndigent Families
Charles F Yeager Foundation IncTroy, MI1$1,450$1,450YesSupporting and making an impact on the lives of veterans
Ed & Irene Fleis Education FoundationGrand Rapids, MI1$1,200$1,200YesFinancial support leading to a post high school degree
Schuch Family FoundationBrighton, MI2$1,069$534Preselected onlyHelp individuals in need of food; St Vincent de Paul Fund
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationFlint, MI2$1,050$525Preselected onlyFor the general purposes or other charitable purposes of th…
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL1$1,000$1,000YesAgent - individual hh
Ceres FoundationNorthfield, IL1$1,000$1,000Preselected onlyGeneral support
The California Wellness FoundationLos Angeles, CA1$900$900YesCore operating support
Maier Math FoundationSalem, OR1$826$826Preselected onlyEducational materials for programs
David C and Ellen R Petrick FoundationFrankfort, MI1$500$500Preselected onlySupport for teacher education.
Ima FoundationWichita, KS1$500$500Preselected onlyProgram services
Tractor Supply Company FoundationBrentwood, TN2$500$250YesHometown heroes donation
Ferrantino Charitable Foundation IncPlymouth, MI1$500$500Preselected onlyGeneral fund
Human Dignity FoundationHowell, MI1$480$480YesSupport
The Gap FoundationSan Francisco, CA1$400$400YesFor civic & community engagement
Helppie Family Charitable FoundtnChelsea, MI2$206$103Preselected onlyGeneral funds
Jpmorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY1$200$200Preselected onlyMatching contribution (general operating support)
His Will FoundationHartland, MI1$200$200Preselected onlyGeneral support
The Pfizer Foundation IncNew York, NY2$100$50Preselected onlyVolunteer program; Matching gifts
Weber Family FoundationFenton, MI1—Preselected onlyReligous Education

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 Howell, Michigan?

Ted and Jane von Voigtlander Foundation, The Seed Foundation, Duffy Foundation, The Joanne W Gauntt Foundation Dated, Robert W & Maxine C Parker Foundation Inc and 66 others reported grants to Howell 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 Howell. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.

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