Foundations that fund organizations in Sparta, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sparta nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $151K to Sparta organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sparta around $4,458. 4 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sparta
- $151K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $4,458
- Based in MI
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sparta organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C Lasko Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $128K | $128K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati | Sparta, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust | Fenton, MI | 1 | $4,458 | $4,458 | Preselected only | To provide funds for education, tuition aid, scholarships,… |
| The Scripps Howard Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Yes | Matching Gift |
| Higher Hopes Foundation Inc | Mount Pleasant, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Tony Betten Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Charitable 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 Sparta, Michigan?
John C Lasko Foundation, Stewart and Lenore Kniff Family Foundati, Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust, The Scripps Howard Foundation, Higher Hopes Foundation Inc and 1 others reported grants to Sparta 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 Sparta. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.