Foundations that fund organizations in Ithaca, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ithaca nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $75K to Ithaca organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ithaca around $13K. 4 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ithaca
- $75K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $13K
- Based in MI
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ithaca organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R S McPherson Trust | Columbus, OH | 1 | $27K | $27K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Outride Fka the Specialized Foundation | Morgan Hill, CA | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | To improve lives of kids with learning differences. |
| Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati | Sparta, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Luneack Family Foundation | Alma, MI | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Safety |
| Consumers Energy Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Consumers energy partner donation with ggdi |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Mercantile Bank Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Event sponsor - general support |
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 Ithaca, Michigan?
R S McPherson Trust, Outride Fka the Specialized Foundation, Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati, Luneack Family Foundation, Consumers Energy Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Ithaca 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 Ithaca. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.