Foundations that fund organizations in Shelby, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shelby nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $86K to Shelby organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shelby around $2,443. 9 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shelby
- $86K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $2,443
- Based in MI
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shelby organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark and Gabriela Peterson Foundation | Shelby, MI | 4 | $18K | $5,346 | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant to general fund; For use by shelby girls basketball team; Walk-a-thon |
| Two Seven Oh Inc | New Hudson, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Spay/neuter program |
| Scheb Foundation | Ada, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support |
| Ed & June Prein Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| Fwg Foundation | Rothbury, MI | 3 | $9,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Arjay R and Frances F Miller Foundation | Woodside, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purpose grant |
| The Korff Foundation | Comstock Park, MI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Positive Step Foundation Inc | Howell, MI | 1 | $2,443 | $2,443 | Preselected only | To provide temporary financial assistance to dog owners as… |
| Stanley W Ekstrom Foundation Inc | Santa Ana, CA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | In memory of margaret huston |
| Recreational Boating Industries Educational Foundation | Commerce Township, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Pursuit of tertiary education |
| Daniel and Gloria Kearney Foundation | Chicago, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Csx Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Various |
| The Stephen F & Camilla T Brauer Charitable Trust | Chesterfield, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General purposes |
| Hands of Hope the Foundation of Cancer and Hematology Centers of Western Mi | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Optio Caritas Foundation | McHenry, IL | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Religious |
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 Shelby, Michigan?
Mark and Gabriela Peterson Foundation, Two Seven Oh Inc, Scheb Foundation, Ed & June Prein Family Foundation, Fwg Foundation and 10 others reported grants to Shelby 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 Shelby. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.