Consumers Energy Foundation
Historical FunderJackson, Michigan · EIN 38-2935534 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$7.5M
Organizations funded296
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$67.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CATHERINE A WILSON |
|---|---|
| Address | ONE ENERGY PLAZA EP8-210, JACKSON MI 492012276 |
| Phone | 5177880432 |
| Form and materials | SEE STATEMENTS 10-12 |
| Deadlines | SEE STATEMENTS 10-12 |
| Restrictions | SEE STATEMENTS 10-12 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Action 20 | Grand Rapids, MI | The next wave capital campaign | $500,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | 2024 corporate contribution - | $290,700 |
| City of West Branch | West Branch, MI | Gathering place | $250,000 |
| Community Food Clubs | Grand Rapids, MI | Community food club facility upgrades | $250,000 |
| Michigan Women's Foundation | Detroit, MI | Womanup & pitch business plan and pitch competition | $250,000 |
| Mundy Township | Swartz Creek, MI | Mundy township accessible and universally designed amphitheater | $250,000 |
| Muskegon County Parks | Muskegon, MI | Dune harbor park habitat restoration and community engagement project | $250,000 |
| Pkl Cares | Oscoda, MI | Pkl cares food pantry and community garden | $250,000 |
| Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy | Rochester, MI | Monarch meadows preservation and restoration project | $250,000 |
| First in Michigan | W Bloomfield, MI | 2024-2025 first robotics for high school and middle school | $228,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Michigan Inc | Lansing, MI | Priority home repair program | $200,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charleston, SC | December volunteer grants and matching gifts processed through bbgf - matching gifts $48,567.90 vips $114,250.00 c4c $4,500.00 | $167,317 |
| Cranbrook Institute of Science | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Water on the go! | $150,000 |
| Lakeshore Advantage Foundation | Holland, MI | The next center | $125,000 |
| City of Allegan | Allegan, MI | Mahan park improvement project | $100,000 |
| City of Douglas | Douglas, MI | Douglas marina public enhancement project | $100,000 |
| Community Economic Development Association of Michigan | Lansing, MI | Reducing michigan's alice rate through inclusive economic initiatives | $100,000 |
| Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation | Detroit, MI | Detroit regional partnership foundation general operations support. | $100,000 |
| Develop Iosco Incorporated | East Tawas, MI | Investing in northeast michigan childcare business development for job growth | $100,000 |
| Downtown Lansing Partnership Inc | Lansing, MI | The macotta club | $100,000 |
| Gladwin Conservation District | Gladwin, MI | Gladwin city park & cedar river corridor invasive species eradication and native habitat restoration | $100,000 |
| Lawrence Technological University | Southfield, MI | Hardtech accelerator at ltu for diverse entrepreneurs in southeast michigan | $100,000 |
| Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion | Detroit, MI | Race2equity program & capacity building funds for organization original request not funded: communities and organizations for social change… | $100,000 |
| Right Place Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Advancing west michigan's economy | $100,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | 2024 contribution - michigan radio underwriting | $86,320 |
| United Way for Southeastern Michigan | Detroit, MI | 2024 corporate contribution | $85,000 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Core experience theme partnership | $83,333 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charleston, SC | November volunteer grants and matching gifts processed through bbgf - matching gifts $28,804.79 vips $40,950.00 c4c $7,750.00 | $77,505 |
| The Enterprise Group Community Venture Corporation | Jackson, MI | The jackson challenge 2025 capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Ferris Foundation | Big Rapids, MI | The new jim crow museum, archive, and research center | $62,500 |
| Detroit Area Pre College Engineering Program Inc | Detroit, MI | Dapcep: STEM experiences for michigan youth | $60,000 |
| Southwest Michigan First Corporation | Kalamazoo, MI | Regional economic development | $54,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | Bayshore birds wetland restoration project | $50,000 |
| Lockwood STEM Alliance Inc | Saint Charles, MI | STEM labs at the lockwood STEM center | $50,000 |
| Michigan Economic Development Foundation | Okemos, MI | 2024 contribution | $50,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charleston, SC | October volunteer grants and matching gifts processed through bbgf - matching gifts $15,289.17 vips $29,850.00 c4c $3,750.00 | $48,889 |
| United Way of Genesee County | Flint, MI | 2024 corporate contribution | $47,000 |
| United Way of Bay County | Bay City, MI | 2024 corporate contribution | $40,000 |
| Michigan State University Wkar Radio | East Lansing, MI | Public radio program underwriting on wkar, wcmu, wmuk, wgvu, wdet, blue lake public radio | $38,866 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | Grand Rapids, MI | 2024 corporate contribution | $35,000 |
| Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association | Jackson, MI | Principal partner and title sponsor for the classical concert series | $35,000 |
| Leap Foundation Inc | Lansing, MI | 2024 leap lead investor membership | $35,000 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charleston, SC | February volunteer grants and matching gifts processed through bbgf - matching gifts $21,413.61 vips $3,700 c4c $5,250 | $30,364 |
| Detroit Regional Chamber Foundation Inc | Detroit, MI | Economic prosperity investment | $30,000 |
| Historical Society of Michigan | Lansing, MI | Michigan centennial farm program | $30,000 |
| United Way of the Lakeshore | Muskegon, MI | 2024 corporate contribution | $30,000 |
| Greater Ottawa County United Way | Holland, MI | 2024 corporate contribution | $29,500 |
| Big Prairie Township Parks | Newaygo, MI | Oxbow and big bend campground improvements to increase visitors | $28,500 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | Charleston, SC | April volunteer grants and matching gifts processed through bbgf - matching gifts $16,891.57 vips $4,550 c4c $4,250 | $25,692 |
| Aya Youth Collective | Grand Rapids, MI | Synching success and self sufficiency | $25,000 |
| Bay County | Bay City, MI | Renovating great lakes public access - linwood scenic access point | $25,000 |
| Blackman Charter Township | Jackson, MI | Blackman charter township parnall community park development | $25,000 |
| Chippewa Nature Center Inc | Midland, MI | Building a new home for youth to experience nature at chippewa nature center | $25,000 |
| City of Imlay City | Imlay City, MI | Put your town on the map first place winner | $25,000 |
| Disability Network | Flint, MI | The mike zelley center for independent living building | $25,000 |
| Gryphon Place | Portage, MI | Building connection capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Headwaters Land Conservancy | Gaylord, MI | Coastal nature preserve expansion | $25,000 |
| Historical Society of Michigan | Lansing, MI | Michigan history alliance grant program | $25,000 |
| Lean Rocket Lab | Jackson, MI | Lean rocket lab | $25,000 |
| Michigan Association of United Ways | Lansing, MI | The alice project | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 296 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Action 20 | Grand Rapids, MI | The next wave capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Grand Action 20 | Grand Rapids, MI | The next wave capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Cranbrook Institute of Science | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Water on the go! | $100,000 |
| Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation | Detroit, MI | Detroit regional partnership foundation general operations support. | $100,000 |
| Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation | Detroit, MI | Detroit regional partnership foundation general operations support. | $100,000 |
| Right Place Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Advancing west michigan's economy | $100,000 |
| Right Place Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Advancing west michigan's economy | $100,000 |
| Right Place Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Advancing west michigan's economy | $100,000 |
| Right Place Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Advancing west michigan's economy | $100,000 |
| Ferris Foundation | Big Rapids, MI | The new jim crow museum, archive, and research center | $62,500 |
| Ferris Foundation | Big Rapids, MI | The new jim crow museum, archive, and research center | $62,500 |
| Ferris Foundation | Big Rapids, MI | The new jim crow museum, archive, and research center | $62,500 |
| Cranbrook Institute of Science | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Water on the go! | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,524,138 | 309 |
| 2023 | $7,820,257 | 291 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349101974
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2935534
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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