Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
18 private foundations gave $115K to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 18 that say either way accept applications.
23 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $2,625. 9 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 18
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 18 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $115K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 23
- Typical median grant
- $2,625
- Based in MI
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The L & L Educational Foundation | Romeo, MI | 4 | $23K | $5,000 | Yes | Education |
| Appletree Hill Foundation | Sterling Heights, MI | 2 | $23K | $12K | Preselected only | General support |
| Chris and Michelle Peyerk Foundation | Shelby Township, MI | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | To provide support for the organization's mission. |
| Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation | Sterling Heights, MI | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Christian ministry |
| Patnode Nunta Foundation Inc | St Petersburg, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To support operational expenses |
| Crane Fund for Widows and Children | Englewood Cliffs, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General Purpose |
| Homer J van Hollenbeck Foundation | Troy, MI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Educational |
| The Michael F McManus Foundation | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 1 | $2,625 | $2,625 | Preselected only | Financial aid |
| Woll-Yellin Family Foundation | West Bloomfield, MI | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Preselected only | Educ, scientific, literacy - charity |
| Dryden Family Foundation | Hale, MI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $1,400 | $700 | Preselected only | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations; Arts, culture and humanities |
| The Richardson Family Foundation | Cheyenne, WY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $250 | $250 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Citizens Charitable Foundation | Johnston, RI | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 1 | $25 | $25 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Beusse & Porter Family Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | Yes | Charitable |
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 Washington, Michigan?
The L & L Educational Foundation, Appletree Hill Foundation, Chris and Michelle Peyerk Foundation, Mt Zion Lutheran Church Foundation, Patnode Nunta Foundation Inc and 13 others reported grants to Washington 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 Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.