Foundations that fund organizations in Lake City, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lake City nonprofits
24 private foundations gave $2.5M to Lake City organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 24 that say either way accept applications.
30 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lake City around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 24
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 24 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lake City
- $2.5M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 30
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MI
- 17%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lake City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John S and James L Knight Foundation | Miami, FL | 3 | $1.3M | $475K | Yes | To accelerate digital business transformation for 26 black-…; To provide bridge support for two local media association l…; Develop a shared customer data platform for word in black p… |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $250K | $250K | Preselected only | In support of news is out and its research project to docum… |
| Walton Family Foundation Inc | Bentonville, AR | 2 | $225K | $113K | Preselected only | To support the creation of an AI community journalism lab t…; to support community events as part of a listening and lear… |
| The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | Princeton, NJ | 2 | $210K | $105K | Yes | 80227 extending the word in black project for dedicated hea…; 81893 extending support for the word in black project for d… |
| The Henry Luce Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $150K | $150K | Yes | Support for reporting on religion |
| The Commonwealth Fund | New York, NY | 2 | $140K | $70K | Yes | Word in Black: 2023-24 Support for Health Equity Reporting…; Word in Black: Data Journalist for Health Reporting and Hea… |
| Inasmuch Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Industry collaboration ($75,000) |
| John F Koetje & Delia Koetje Foundation | Belmont, MI | 2 | $56K | $28K | Preselected only | Religous institution; Religious |
| Humanity United | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Journalism |
| The Dorothea and Leo Rabkin Foundation | South Portland, ME | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General arts writing grant |
| The Way Ahead Trust | Westhoff, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Health care & evangelism support |
| Jack & Sally Burt Charitable Foundation | Cape Coral, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Winkle Family Foundation | Lake City, MI | 1 | $6,313 | $6,313 | Yes | Community improvement |
| Teichert Foundation | Sacramento, CA | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Support public charity programs |
| The Lebel Family Foundation | Muskegon, MI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Signage, vet equipment |
| Gormley Family Foundation Inc | Atlantic City, NJ | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Pinon Trail Foundation | Denver, CO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Organizational exempt purpose |
| Edelweiss Foundation | Grand Blanc, MI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General operating expense |
| True Homes Foundation Inc | Monroe, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Moccasin Lake Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $640 | $640 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Member co-op matches |
| Amica Companies Foundation | Lincoln, RI | 1 | $306 | $306 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The McArthur-Kuhns Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel -JS Community Journalism |
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 Lake City, Michigan?
John S and James L Knight Foundation, John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation, Walton Family Foundation Inc, The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Henry Luce Foundation Inc and 19 others reported grants to Lake City 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 Lake City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.