Foundations that fund organizations in Port Austin, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Port Austin nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $376K to Port Austin organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Port Austin around $5,000. 2 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 Port Austin
- $376K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MI
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Port Austin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendacar Foundation Inc | Crystal Lake, IL | 2 | $298K | $149K | Preselected only | Exempt purpose of organization |
| Liberty Foundation | Dearborn, MI | 1 | $70K | $70K | Preselected only | To benefit religious or other charitable purposes. |
| John F & Doris E Ernsthausen Foundation | Brooklyn, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Willow Creek Charitable Foundation U/A/D 01/11/2002 | Marion, MA | 1 | $2,111 | $2,111 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation | Detroit, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Employee Matching Grant |
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 Port Austin, Michigan?
Kendacar Foundation Inc, Liberty Foundation, John F & Doris E Ernsthausen Foundation, Willow Creek Charitable Foundation U/A/D 01/11/2002, The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation reported grants to Port Austin 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 Port Austin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.