Faith-Based grants for nonprofits in Michigan

743 private foundations reported 2,000 faith-based grants to organizations in Michigan on IRS 990-PF returns for tax year 2022 or later, $65.9M in all. 384 of them are based in Michigan.

Foundations that fund faith-based in Michigan

20 of the 743: profiles in our foundation directory first, then by the number of faith-based grants to Michigan organizations on their latest return. Each shows its largest such grants.

• Amazonsmile Foundation

  Seattle, WA · latest return: tax year 2023

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  Faith-Based grants in MI 601 Total there $57K Typical grant $57 Preselected recipients only
  • Northridge Church, Plymouth - General support$3,247
  • Acts Xxix - Mobilizing for Mission, Detroit - General support$970
  • West Central Michigan Media Ministries, Cadillac - General support$799

• Jpmorgan Chase Foundation

  New York, NY · latest return: tax year 2025

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  Faith-Based grants in MI 13 Total there $22K Typical grant $600 Preselected recipients only
  • Mission India, Grand Rapids - Matching contribution (general operating support)$4,000
  • Gull Lake Ministries, Hickory Crnrs - Matching contribution (general operating support)$3,000
  • Rbc Ministries, Grand Rapids - Matching contribution (general operating support)$2,930

• Lilly Endowment Inc

  Indianapolis, IN · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $3.9B in 2025
  Faith-Based grants in MI 11 Total there $19.9M Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
  • Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills - Christian faith&life storytellg init$5,000,000
  • Rbc Ministries, Grand Rapids - Christian faith&life storytellg init$5,000,000
  • Colossian Forum, Grand Rapids - Church resiliency project$4,995,858

• W K Kellogg Foundation

  Battle Creek, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $303.9M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in MI 8 Total there $237K Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
  • Access of West Michigan, Grand Rapids - Food, Strong and Equitable Food Systems$190,000
  • Radiant Church of Bay City Inc, Bay City - Matching Grant$30,262
  • Connections Community Church, Schoolcraft - Matching Grant$12,260

• Texas Instruments Foundation

  Dallas, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $22.6M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in MI 7 Total there $2,700 Typical grant $500 Describes how to apply
  • Lutheran Heritage Foundation, Macomb - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$1,200
  • Michigan Islamic Institute, Warren - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$500
  • Dearborn Community Center, Dearborn - Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$350

• John E Fetzer Institute Inc

  Kalamazoo, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

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  Faith-Based grants in MI 6 Total there $64K Typical grant $1,000 Preselected recipients only
  • Grand Valley State University, Allendale - Toward local initiatives that engage faith communities in ameican democracy$50,000
  • Culture Is Not Optional, Three Rivers - General operating support$6,111
  • Geneva Camp & Retreat Center, Holland - General operating support$4,730

• Charles Stewart Mott Foundation

  Flint, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

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  Faith-Based grants in MI 6 Total there $22K Typical grant $55,000 Preselected recipients only
  • Woodside Bible Church of Troy, Troy - For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization.$8,622
  • Benzie Area Christian Neighbors Inc, Benzonia - For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization.$5,000
  • Canaan Baptist Church, Flint - For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of the organization.$4,380

• Dte Energy Foundation

  Detroit, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $15.8M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in MI 5 Total there $50K Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
  • The Shul, West Bloomfield - Social impact$25,000
  • Second Ebenezer Baptist Church, Detroit - Human needs$10,000
  • Christian Faith Ministries, Garden City - Social impact$5,000

• The Skillman Foundation

  Detroit, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $17.8M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in MI 5 Total there $20K Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
  • Triumph Missionary Baptist Church, Detroit - Special grant$13,750
  • Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit - Matching gift$4,000
  • Jain Society of Greater Detroit Inc, Farmington Hills - Matching gift$1,700

• Edward Jones Foundation

  St Louis, MO · latest return: tax year 2024

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  Faith-Based grants in MI 5 Total there $1,530 Typical grant $300 Preselected recipients only
  • Lutheran Camp Association, Arcadia - Religion-Related, spiritual development$500
  • Your Ministry Matters, Lachine - Religion-Related, spiritual development$500
  • Crossroads Farm, Reading - Religion-Related, spiritual development$400

• John Templeton Foundation

  West Conshohocken, PA · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $134.4M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in MI 4 Total there $491K Typical grant $215,979 Describes how to apply
  • The Colossian Forum, Grand Rapids - For general support$260,000
  • Biologos Foundation Inc, Grand Rapids - Engaging the church and the world through biologos conferences and events$106,970
  • Biologos Foundation Inc, Grand Rapids - Multiplying the impact of the integrate curriculum$100,877

• Douglas & Maria Devos Foundation

  Grand Rapids, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $10.5M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in MI 4 Total there $95K Typical grant $30,000 Describes how to apply
  • Grand Rapids Initiative for Leaders, Grand Rapids - General operating$30,000
  • Crossroads Bible Church of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids - Project/Program - charity 2 change housing security initiative$25,000
  • Access of West Michigan, Grand Rapids - General operating$20,000

• Irving S Gilmore Foundation

  Kalamazoo, MI · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $15.7M in 2025
  Faith-Based grants in MI 4 Total there $76K Typical grant $25,000 Describes how to apply
  • Michigan Festival of Sacred Music, Kalamazoo - Operational support$30,000
  • Interfaith Strategy for Advocacy and Action in the Community, Kalamazoo - Operational support$25,000
  • St Lukes Episcopal Church, Kalamazoo - Partners in transition outreach ministry$20,000

• Koch Foundation Inc

  Gainesville, FL · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $6.5M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in MI 4 Total there $65K Typical grant $10,000 Describes how to apply
  • Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist, Ann Arbor - To support the education of women religious$20,000
  • Holy Redeemer Grade School, Detroit - To support the salary of a woman religious$20,000
  • Guest House Inc, Lake Orion - To support the rehabilitation of a religious suffering from chemical addictions$15,000

• The Samuel and Jean Frankel Jewish Heritage Foundation

  Troy, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

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  Faith-Based grants in MI 3 Total there $675K Typical grant $215,000 Preselected recipients only
  • V Hechzakta Bo, Detroit - Religious$350,000
  • Friends of Sinai Trust, Southfield - Religious$250,000
  • B'nai Brith Youth Organization, West Bloomfield - Religious$75,000

• William Davidson Foundation

  Birmingham, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

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  Faith-Based grants in MI 2 Total there $850K Typical grant $275,000 Preselected recipients only
  • Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit - For general operating support, capacity building, and construction$550,000
  • Congregation B'nai B'rith Hillel, East Lansing - To support education and leadership development efforts of the Hillels of Michigan - U of M Hillel, MSU…$300,000

• Stoller Foundation

  Houston, TX · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $32.6M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in MI 2 Total there $192K Typical grant $35,000 Describes how to apply
  • Missioninvest USA, Grand Rapids - Ministry$141,552
  • Rbc Ministries, Se Grand Rapids - Ministry$50,000

• Max M & Marjorie S Fisher Foundation Inc

  Southfield, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

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  Faith-Based grants in MI 2 Total there $150K Typical grant $47,908 Preselected recipients only
  • Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit - Building renovation and shared workspace collaboration$100,000
  • Congregation B'nai B'rith Hillel, East Lansing - Msu hillel/hcam mental health - social worker$50,000

• Deroy Testamentary Foundation

  West Bloomfield, MI · latest return: tax year 2025

  Gave $23.9M in 2025
  Faith-Based grants in MI 2 Total there $90K Typical grant $75,000 Describes how to apply
  • Jewish Hospice & Chaplaincy Network, West Bloomfield - Charitable$50,000
  • Temple Shir Shalom, West Bloomfield - Charitable$39,500

• The Ralph C Wilson Jr Foundation

  Detroit, MI · latest return: tax year 2024

  Gave $141.2M in 2024
  Faith-Based grants in MI 2 Total there $1,200 Typical grant $100,000 Describes how to apply
  • Awakened Heart Ministries, Troy - Employee Matching Grant$1,000
  • Paradox Church, Warren - Employee Matching Grant$200

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Organizations several of these foundations fund

Michigan organizations that received faith-based grants from two or more of the foundations above, on the same returns.

How to use this list

Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.