Foundations that fund organizations in Lawton, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Lawton nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $62K to Lawton organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Lawton around $2,000. 2 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Lawton
- $62K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in MI
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Lawton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cheeseman Family Foundationinc | Greenville, OH | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Operating expense |
| Mary Margaret Stucky Testamentary Trust | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Donation |
| Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Help Music | Decatur, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | To support the school music program instrument and supply a… |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $600 | $300 | Preselected only | Volunteer program |
| Nisource Charitable Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $400 | $400 | Yes | Corporate donation |
| Terry & Frances Jones Family Foundation | Marco Island, FL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Community |
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 Lawton, Michigan?
The Cheeseman Family Foundationinc, Mary Margaret Stucky Testamentary Trust, Brotherhood Mutual Foundation Inc, Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation, Help Music and 3 others reported grants to Lawton 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 Lawton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.