Foundations that fund organizations in Reading, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Reading nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $53K to Reading organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Reading around $400. 1 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Reading
- $53K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $400
- Based in MI
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Reading organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation | Hillsdale, MI | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | Golf outing sponsorship; Unmet needsband program |
| Kt Family Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | 1 | $22K | $22K | Preselected only | Youth program |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Religion-related, spiritual development |
| Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc | Merrill, WI | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Extreme winter event |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
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 Reading, Michigan?
The Randall and Nancy Guise Foundation, Kt Family Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation, Church Mutual Insurance Company Foundation Inc, Texas Instruments Foundation reported grants to Reading 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 Reading. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.