Foundations that fund organizations in Montrose, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Montrose nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $251K to Montrose organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Montrose around $5,000. 1 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Montrose
- $251K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MI
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Montrose organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennings Memorial Foundation | Columbus, OH | 12 | $191K | $4,250 | Yes | General operating |
| Wilda Fern Stevens Trust Fbo Montrose | Chicago, IL | 1 | $55K | $55K | Preselected only | General |
| Scholarship Fund Flint Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry | Lansing, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Education |
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 Montrose, Michigan?
Jennings Memorial Foundation, Wilda Fern Stevens Trust Fbo Montrose, Scholarship Fund Flint Plumbing & Pipefitting Industry reported grants to Montrose 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 Montrose. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.