Foundations that fund organizations in Ravenna, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ravenna nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $4,700 to Ravenna organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ravenna around $500. 2 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ravenna
- $4,700
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $500
- Based in MI
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ravenna organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation | Williamsburg, MI | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Ecological education |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Buist Foundation | Byron Center, MI | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Community development |
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 Ravenna, Michigan?
Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation, Ge Aerospace Foundation, Buist Foundation reported grants to Ravenna 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 Ravenna. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.