Foundations that fund organizations in Mears, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mears nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $178K to Mears organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mears around $5,000. 10 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mears
- $178K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MI
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mears organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Capital campaign |
| Velting Foundation | Wayland, MI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| The Sonneveldt Foundation | West Olive, MI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General |
| Mojo Foundation C/O Michael a McGraw | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General support |
| Annette M Williams Charitable Foundation C/O Wilfrid C Lemann | San Bernardino, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Youth community outreach |
| Jonathan Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Fwg Foundation | Rothbury, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Two Fish Foundation | Ada, MI | 1 | $3,070 | $3,070 | Preselected only | School program support |
| Weinlander Fitzhugh Foundation Inc | Bay City, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General operating fund |
| Rordor Foundation | Jupiter, FL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Wej Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Religous |
| Marion & Marlene Betten Foundation | Wyoming, MI | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| House Family Foundation | Saratoga, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Matching Grant |
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 Mears, Michigan?
Peter C & Emajean Cook Foundation, Velting Foundation, The Sonneveldt Foundation, Mojo Foundation C/O Michael a McGraw, Annette M Williams Charitable Foundation C/O Wilfrid C Lemann and 9 others reported grants to Mears 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 Mears. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.