Foundations that fund organizations in Ishpeming, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ishpeming nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $394K to Ishpeming organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
27 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ishpeming around $16K. 4 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ishpeming
- $394K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 27
- Typical median grant
- $16K
- Based in MI
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ishpeming organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West End Health Foundation | Marquette, MI | 16 | $183K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Food Pantry; Proactive Grant Mental Health Programming; West End Senior Grocery Getters Sponsorship |
| The Hanley Family Foundation Inc C/O Michael Hanley | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General purpose |
| The George G Fund | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Baird Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| John & Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family Found C/O Mb Investments LLC | Chicago, IL | 2 | $32K | $16K | Preselected only | All contributions made for the intent established by the va… |
| Aa van Elslander Foundation | Birmingham, MI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Operations support |
| Ray & Peg Hirvonen Charitable Foundation | Marquette, MI | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Relacement of old windows & doors |
| Clermont & Kathryn Watson Scholarship Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $6,774 | $6,774 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| L G Kaufman Endowment Foundation | Marquette, MI | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Yes | Youth mentoring efforts; Child cancer care & medication |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Health/human services |
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 Ishpeming, Michigan?
West End Health Foundation, The Hanley Family Foundation Inc C/O Michael Hanley, The George G Fund, The Baird Foundation, John & Jacolyn Bucksbaum Family Found C/O Mb Investments LLC and 5 others reported grants to Ishpeming 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 Ishpeming. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.