Foundations that fund organizations in Owosso, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Owosso nonprofits
26 private foundations gave $2.1M to Owosso organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 25 that say either way accept applications.
45 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Owosso around $5,000. 16 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 26
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 25 that state a policy
- Dollars to Owosso
- $2.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 45
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MI
- 62%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Owosso organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Family Foundation | Owosso, MI | 13 | $1.8M | $40K | Yes | Capacity building; Community development; Child development |
| Albert F Kessel Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Educational |
| Alden and Vada Dow Fund | Midland, MI | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | Operating |
| Alvin M Bentley Foundation | Owosso, MI | 5 | $28K | $500 | Yes | General support of program; General support of organization; Endowment payment to bentley/curwood |
| Laube Family Foundation C/O Thomas T Huff | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | Operations |
| Champion Force Athletics Youth Scholarship Foundation | Byron Center, MI | 1 | $14K | $14K | Preselected only | To provide tuition assistance to selected student |
| Carson James Vincent Foundation | Elsie, MI | 1 | $12K | $12K | Not stated | Scholarships |
| The Nancy Friday Foundation C/O Kofler & Co Cpas Pc | Rockville Centre, NY | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | General support |
| Mary Thompson Foundation | St Clair Shores, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General purpose |
| Graff Family Foundation | Southfield, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General fund |
| John R Shofnitz Charitable Trust | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $8,610 | $8,610 | Preselected only | Annual fund |
| Harry a and Margaret D Towsley Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $8,334 | $8,334 | Yes | Program support |
| The Dr Michael R Hourani Family Foundation | Lansing, MI | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Consumers Energy Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Respite and education to persons and family caregivers, wit… |
| The Shared Fund | Bloomington, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General use of charity |
| Brownstone Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $3,714 | $3,714 | Preselected only | To honor the legacy of u.s. navy veteran, bill brooks. in h… |
| Kanitz Louis J & Golda I Main Ac | St Louis, MO | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Scholarship |
| The Big John Steak and Onion Foundation | Frankenmuth, MI | 1 | $3,100 | $3,100 | Yes | Programs |
| Security Credit Union Foundation | Holly, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Robert J Eberly and Carol L Eberly Foundation Inc | Maumee, OH | 1 | $1,560 | $1,560 | Preselected only | General fund. |
| Voorhies Scholarship Tua | St Louis, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $525 | $262 | Preselected only | Human services - multipurpose and other; Animal-related |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Flint, MI | 1 | $450 | $450 | Preselected only | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of th… |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $400 | $400 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Ali and Nihaya Foundation | Grand Blanc, MI | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 Owosso, Michigan?
Cook Family Foundation, Albert F Kessel Foundation, Alden and Vada Dow Fund, Alvin M Bentley Foundation, Laube Family Foundation C/O Thomas T Huff and 21 others reported grants to Owosso 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 Owosso. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.