Foundations that fund organizations in Wayne, Michigan
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Wayne nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $120K to Wayne organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Wayne around $5,000. 7 of these funders are based in Michigan; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Wayne
- $120K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MI
- 64%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Wayne organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosch Community Fund | Farmington Hills, MI | 1 | $41K | $41K | Preselected only | Scaling for success: accelerating career and post-secondary… |
| Dte Energy Foundation | Detroit, MI | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Human needs |
| Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc | Westland, MI | 2 | $18K | $8,750 | Preselected only | General fund; Roof |
| Attwood Foundation | Volente, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Loiselle Foundation Inc | Plymouth, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Support of education and the arts |
| Ethel and James Flinn Foundation | Detroit, MI | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To provide substance use disorder recovery support through… |
| American Academy Foundation | Huntington Beach, CA | 1 | $3,475 | $3,475 | Yes | Charitable |
| Clannad Foundation | Bloomfield Hills, MI | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Human services |
| Karen Colina Wilson Foundation | Grosse Ile, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Program |
| Backus Family Foundation Inc | Waunakee, WI | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
| Swaddling Clothes Inc Nfp | Ballwin, MO | 1 | — | Preselected only | to buy things like diapers wipes formula and cribs for fami… |
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 Wayne, Michigan?
Bosch Community Fund, Dte Energy Foundation, Glenn Shaw Family Foundation Inc, Attwood Foundation, Loiselle Foundation Inc and 6 others reported grants to Wayne 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 Wayne. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.