Foundations that fund organizations in Pentwater, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pentwater nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $129K to Pentwater organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
11 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pentwater around $5,128. 4 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pentwater
- $129K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 11
- Typical median grant
- $5,128
- Based in MI
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pentwater organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William R Lathers Charitable Trust | Mears, MI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Donor advised fund |
| Met Foundation Inc | Indianapolis, IN | 3 | $43K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Vern a & Florence E Martin Charitable Ta | Port Charlotte, FL | 2 | $10K | $5,128 | Preselected only | Scholarship Fund; General & Unrestricted |
| Two Seven Oh Inc | New Hudson, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Non-routine medical care |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Yes | Human services |
| Consumers Energy Foundation | Jackson, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Pentwater museum expansion |
| Hcc Foundation Ned Timmer | Mears, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Charitable operations |
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 Pentwater, Michigan?
William R Lathers Charitable Trust, Met Foundation Inc, Vern a & Florence E Martin Charitable Ta, Two Seven Oh Inc, The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation and 2 others reported grants to Pentwater 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 Pentwater. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.