Foundations that fund organizations in Petersburg, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Petersburg nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $61K to Petersburg organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Petersburg around $4,333. 1 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Petersburg
- $61K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $4,333
- Based in MI
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Petersburg organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lena Borgmeier Trust Under Will 00c021 | Muncie, IN | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | Charitable - general operating |
| Leon Wells Trust FIRST Merchants Pwa | Muncie, IN | 8 | $6,000 | $750 | Yes | Scholarship university of toledo; Scholarship michigan state university; Scholarship monroe county community college |
| Norman I & Sandra Rich Family Charitable Foundation | Davenport, IA | 1 | $4,333 | $4,333 | Yes | General operating expenses |
| Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 | Vidor, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Civic |
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 Petersburg, Michigan?
Lena Borgmeier Trust Under Will 00c021, Timothy and Sheila Patton Family Charitable Trust, Leon Wells Trust FIRST Merchants Pwa, Norman I & Sandra Rich Family Charitable Foundation, Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Charitable Trust 2 reported grants to Petersburg 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 Petersburg. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.