Foundations that fund organizations in Mecosta, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mecosta nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $717K to Mecosta organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mecosta around $10K. 5 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mecosta
- $717K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MI
- 56%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mecosta organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc | Milford, MI | 2 | $575K | $288K | Yes | Education |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | To support general operations |
| The Meijer Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Project/program support |
| Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation | Holland, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Operating support |
| Les & Ann Biederman Foundation Inc | Traverse City, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Charitable activities |
| Ceres Foundation | Northfield, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Art and Mary Schmuckal Family Foundation | Traverse City, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Honor flight/mission projects |
| Jeanne and Glenn Easton Foundation | Reston, VA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Ed & Ursula Meese Family Foundation | McLean, VA | 1 | — | Preselected only | SupportEducation |
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 Mecosta, Michigan?
Hilda E Bretzlaff Foundation Inc, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc, The Meijer Foundation, Edgar and Elsa Prince Foundation, Les & Ann Biederman Foundation Inc and 4 others reported grants to Mecosta 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 Mecosta. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.