Foundations that fund organizations in Ann Arbor, Minnesota
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ann Arbor nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $103K to Ann Arbor organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ann Arbor around $15K. 0 of these funders are based in Minnesota; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ann Arbor
- $103K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in MN
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ann Arbor organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Sage Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $83K | $83K | Yes | Enforcing inequality |
| Falconwood Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General support, unrestricted |
| Helen J Smith Trust UW Fbo Grace Episcopal | St Louis, MO | 1 | $5,168 | $5,168 | Yes | Scholarship |
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 Ann Arbor, Minnesota?
Russell Sage Foundation, Falconwood Foundation, Helen J Smith Trust UW Fbo Grace Episcopal reported grants to Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.