Foundations that fund organizations in Parchment, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Parchment nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $73K to Parchment organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Parchment around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Parchment
- $73K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MI
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Parchment organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross Family Foundation | Bonita Springs, FL | 1 | $31K | $31K | Preselected only | General funding |
| Irving S Gilmore Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Kindleberger summer arts program |
| Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | 2025 summer concert series |
| Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Kindleberger arts commission for kindleberger festival of t… |
| Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Education |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $42 | $42 | Preselected only | 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 Parchment, Michigan?
The Cross Family Foundation, Irving S Gilmore Foundation, Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation, Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc, Carrier & Bryant Distributors Education Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Parchment 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 Parchment. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.