Foundations that fund organizations in Manchester, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Manchester nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $165K to Manchester organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Manchester around $5,000. 6 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Manchester
- $165K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MI
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Manchester organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chelsea Health and Wellness Foundation | Chelsea, MI | 4 | $85K | $5,437 | Yes | General support; Mascc programming; Wooden nickle - for market |
| Burt Foundation C/O Erik H Serr Miller Canfield | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Used consistent w/ 501(c)(3) status |
| James a and Faith Knight Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To help with general operating expen |
| Two Seven Oh Inc | New Hudson, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Emergency medical expenses |
| The Jones Family Foundation | Saline, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Simmons Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Support for activities |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $784 | $784 | Preselected only | 784 |
| Charles and Frances Kempler Foundation | Elk Grove Village, IL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | 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 Manchester, Michigan?
The Chelsea Health and Wellness Foundation, Burt Foundation C/O Erik H Serr Miller Canfield, James a and Faith Knight Foundation, Two Seven Oh Inc, The Jones Family Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Manchester 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 Manchester. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.