Foundations that fund organizations in Shepherd, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shepherd nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $76K to Shepherd organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shepherd around $1,000. 6 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shepherd
- $76K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in MI
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shepherd organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry a and Margaret D Towsley Foundation | Ann Arbor, MI | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Program support |
| Alden and Vada Dow Fund | Midland, MI | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Operating |
| The Doan Family Foundation | Midland, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Operational |
| Alliant Credit Union Foundation | Chicago, IL | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Yes | Employee/team philanthropy |
| Clannad Foundation | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Relief |
| Laura Ludington Hollenbeck Foundation | Midland, MI | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | Operating fund |
| The Ludington Family Foundation | Sanford, MI | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Operating |
| Equitable Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | General contribution |
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 Shepherd, Michigan?
Harry a and Margaret D Towsley Foundation, Alden and Vada Dow Fund, The Doan Family Foundation, Alliant Credit Union Foundation, Clannad Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Shepherd 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 Shepherd. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.