Foundations that fund organizations in Otsego, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Otsego nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $48K to Otsego organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Otsego around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Otsego
- $48K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MI
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Otsego organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreene Foundation | Otsego, MI | 3 | $12K | $4,000 | Yes | Assist in SW Michigan Communities |
| The Mignon Sherwood Delano Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Emergency financial needs & |
| John E & Sue M Jackson Irr | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Feldpausch Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Annual support |
| The Simons Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Dyrk1a syndrome conference gift |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 5 | $4,434 | $400 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| John E Fetzer Institute Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | 2 | $964 | $482 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $25 | $25 | Preselected only | Public, society benefit - multipurpose and other |
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 Otsego, Michigan?
Evergreene Foundation, The Mignon Sherwood Delano Fund, John E & Sue M Jackson Irr, Feldpausch Foundation, The Simons Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to Otsego 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 Otsego. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.