Foundations that fund organizations in Saranac, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Saranac nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $172K to Saranac organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Saranac around $15K. 4 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Saranac
- $172K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in MI
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Saranac organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saranac Education Foundation | Saranac, MI | 1 | $125K | $125K | Preselected only | Tutoring grant |
| Robert F Beard Charitable Foundat'n C/O James R Clark | Ada, MI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted gift |
| Gilman and Lavon Hill Family Foundation | Castle Rock, CO | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Ministry support |
| Marie Crowley Foundation | Saranac, MI | 6 | $11K | $1,050 | Yes | Gen charitable; Gen charatable |
| Grand Rapids Kiwanis Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Preselected only | Human services |
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 Saranac, Michigan?
Saranac Education Foundation, Robert F Beard Charitable Foundat'n C/O James R Clark, Gilman and Lavon Hill Family Foundation, Marie Crowley Foundation, Grand Rapids Kiwanis Foundation reported grants to Saranac 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 Saranac. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.