Foundations that fund organizations in Ontonagon, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ontonagon nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $26K to Ontonagon organizations in their latest filings; 0 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ontonagon around $2,000. 3 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 0
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ontonagon
- $26K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in MI
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ontonagon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| America's State Parks Foundation | Pratt, KS | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Promote state parks |
| James a Ruppe Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Outdoor education |
| Schmidtke Family Foundation Inc | Hudson, WI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Support for general operations |
| Two Seven Oh Inc | New Hudson, MI | 1 | $1,665 | $1,665 | Preselected only | Spay/neuter program |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Flint, MI | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of th… |
| Hanflik Family Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Tower funding |
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 Ontonagon, Michigan?
America's State Parks Foundation, James a Ruppe Foundation, Schmidtke Family Foundation Inc, Two Seven Oh Inc, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.