Michigan

W. K. Kellogg Foundation The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) places the optimal development of children at the center of all we do and calls for healing the profound racial gaps and inequities that exist in our communities. We believe in supporting and building upon the mindsets, methods and modes of change that hold promise to advance children’s best interests generally, and those of vulnerable children in particular. 28 West Adams, Suite 1650 Detroit, MI 48226 office: (313) 463-6995 fax: (313) 463-6990 The Kresge Foundation We have seven, narrowly defined programs that each in its own way works to improve the life circumstances of poor and low-income children and adults and those living in underserved communities. 3215 W. Big Beaver Road Troy, Mich. 48084 Telephone: 248-643-9630 Fax: 248-643-0588 Email: info@kresge.org Charles Stewart Mott Foundation The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation affirms its founder’s vision of a world in which each of us is in partnership with the rest of the human race — where each individual’s quality of life is connected to the well-being of the community, both locally and globally. Mott Foundation Building, 503 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 1200, Flint, Michigan 48502-1851 Telephone: +1-810-238-5651 Email: info@mott.org Community Foundation for Southeastern Michigan Over the years, we’ve helped create and fund numerous projects — ranging from education to arts and culture to community development — that improve the lives of those who live here. 333 W. Fort Street, Suite 2010 Detroit, MI 48226-3134 Phone 313.961.6675 Fax 313.961.2886 cfsem@cfsem.org Ford Motor Company Fund We also invest about one third of our funds in support of education, including scholarships that help deserving students attain higher education and programs that help schools offer students new approaches to learning. One American Road Suite 215-A5 Dearborn, MI 48126 Telephone: 888-313-0102 Fax: 313-390-6965 Email: fordfund@ford.com Douglas and Maria DeVos Foundation The Doug & Maria DeVos Foundation is committed to helping youth, families and the community in Greater Grand Rapids obtain the resources and tools to achieve their full potential. PO Box 230257 Grand Rapids, MI 49523-0257 Tel: 616-643-4700 Fax: 616-774-0116 foundations@rdvcorp.com The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation The Foundation is always interested in improving the quality of education at Michigan's academic institutions, particularly in those specific areas where a given institution already is establishing preeminence. 1018 W. Main Street Midland, Michigan 48640-4292 T 989.631.3699 F 989.631.0675 info@hhdowfoundation.org Kalamazoo Community Foundation Grants from the Community Foundation ensure all of our children have an equal chance for success in school, nurture and prepare all of our young people for life beyond school, support individuals and families from all walks of life, and enhance community prosperity in every corner of Kalamazoo County. 402 East Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3888 Ph: 269.381.4416 Fx: 269.381.3146 info@kalfound.org The Skillman Foundation Since 1960, when Rose Skillman created The Skillman Foundation, we have worked to improve the lives of Detroit children. The Foundation is organized to help create pathways for Detroit children to graduate from high school, and to be prepared for college, career, and life. We believe that when Detroit children thrive, Detroit thrives. 100 Talon Centre Dr. Suite 100, Detroit, Michigan 48207 Phone: 313.393.1185 grants@skillman.org Whirlpool Foundation Through its strategic grants, Whirlpool Foundation identifies outstanding programs that are centered on qualify family life, cultural diversity and lifelong learning. 2000 N. M-63 Benton Harbor, MI, 49022-2692 Telephone: 269-923-5000 Dick and Betsy DeVos Foundation The Dick & Betsy DeVos Family Foundation serves as a catalyst for partner organizations that position our local and global communities for growth and viability. P.O. Box 230257 Grand Rapids, MI 49523 Phone 616.643.4700 info@dbdvfoundation.org Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, Inc. Areas of critical importance include education, arts & culture and health with particular attention to HIV/AIDS. Two Towne Square Suite 920 Southfield, Michigan 48076 P: 248.415.1444 F: 248.415.1453 E: info@mmfisher.org Wege Foundation The five Areas of Interest for The Wege Foundation are: Environment. Education. Arts & Culture. Human Services. Health Care. When the Foundation’s Board reviews grant requests within these areas, we try to apply the Six Es: Education. Environment. Ethics. Empathy. Ecology. Economy. P.O. Box 6388 Grand Rapids, MI 49516 Telephone: 616-957-0480 x 206 Email: jprice@wegefoundation.org The Grand Rapids Community Foundation Our mission is to build and manage our community's permanent endowment and lead the community to strengthen the lives of its people. 185 Oakes St SW Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 Phone 616.454.1751 Email grfound@grfoundation.org Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation To build strong, healthy communities, the Foundation invests in strategic partners that positively impact our culture and children. PO Box 230257 Grand Rapids, MI 49523-0257 616-643-4700 (ph) 616-774-0116 (fax) Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation Two areas of major support from the Gerstacker Foundation are health care and advanced, non-profit research. The Foundation believes immediate care for physically and mentally impaired people is just as important as innovative research for future cures and treatments. More than 30 diverse health care organizations benefit from Gerstacker funding. P. O. Box 1945 Midland, Michigan 48641-1945 Phone: 989.631.6097 Irving S. Gilmore Foundation The Mission of the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation is to support and enrich the cultural, social, and economic life of greater Kalamazoo. The Priorities of the Foundation are: The Arts, Culture, and Humanities; Human Services; Education; Community Development; and Health and Well-Being. 136 East Michigan Ave. Suite 900 Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3915 Phone: (269) 342-6411 Fax: (269) 342-6465 The Fremont Area Community Foundation Two of these focus areas spawned full-fledged initiatives: Community Partner Effectiveness (nonprofit sustainability) and Goal 2025 (education). These initiatives help guide our grantmaking and enable the Community Foundation to proactively and specifically address community needs for years to come. 4424 W 48th Street Fremont, Michigan 49412 Phone 231.924.5350 Fax 231.924.5391 Battle Creek Community Foundation The Battle Creek Community Foundation is a public foundation built by generous residents who have donated their time, talent and treasure to make Battle Creek a better place to live. 32 West Michigan Avenue, Suite 1 Battle Creek, Michigan 49017 p: (269) 962-2181 f: (269) 962-2182 bccf@bccfoundation.org Frey Foundation The Frey Foundation provides grants in four areas of focus and primarily for projects that are based in or serving the residents of Kent, Emmet or Charlevoix counties. 40 Pearl Street, NW Suite 1100 Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503-3028 p 616 451-0303 f 616 451-8481 contact@freyfdn.org