Foundations that fund organizations in Newport, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Newport nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $13K to Newport organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newport around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Newport
- $13K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in MI
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Newport organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Scholarship Foundation | Vidor, TX | 3 | $6,000 | $2,000 | Yes | High point university; Eastern michigan university |
| Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 | Vidor, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Education |
| William T & Ann D McCormick Educational and Charitable Foundation | Detroit, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Wm M & a Cafaro Family Foundation | Niles, OH | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | General purpose |
| Hagerty Drivers Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Scholarship 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 Newport, Michigan?
Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Scholarship Foundation, Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2, William T & Ann D McCormick Educational and Charitable Foundation, The Wm M & a Cafaro Family Foundation, Hagerty Drivers Foundation reported grants to Newport 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 Newport. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.