Foundations that fund organizations in Onondaga, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Onondaga nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $153K to Onondaga organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Onondaga around $15K. 5 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Onondaga
- $153K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in MI
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Onondaga organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dart Foundation Fka Solid Waste Management Foundation | Mason, MI | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Modernize and upgrade the Jean Schultz Center Administratio… |
| Re Olds Foundation | East Lansing, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Matching challenge - community services programs |
| Joe D Pentecost Foundation | East Lansing, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Unrestricted contribution |
| The James and Kimberly Currie Foundation | Okemos, MI | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Music therapy program |
| Wb & Candace Thoman Foundation | Lansing, MI | 1 | $9,800 | $9,800 | Yes | Continuation of Creative Arts Program for residential stude… |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation Inc | Radnor, PA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Matching gifts |
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 Onondaga, Michigan?
Dart Foundation Fka Solid Waste Management Foundation, Re Olds Foundation, Joe D Pentecost Foundation, The James and Kimberly Currie Foundation, Wb & Candace Thoman Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Onondaga 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 Onondaga. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.