Funders for Community Action Network

Foundations and grantmakers with a track record of funding human services organizations in MI — ranked by their actual grant history, most relevant first.

Every match below is backed by real grants this funder reported paying to organizations like yours. We never show a reason we can’t source to a filed grant record. Grants far larger than this organization’s budget are set aside so the matches stay realistic.

25 funders found

Strong match Amazonsmile Foundation $74K · 502 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · WA
Gave $74K across 502 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2022–2023
Avg grant $147Most recent 2023
Why this funder (502 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association $31.5M · 351 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · OH
Gave $31.5M across 351 grants to human services orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2023
Avg grant $90KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (351 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $7.9M · 172 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $7.9M across 172 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $46KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (172 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Natl Christian Charitable Fdn INC $4.9M · 116 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · GA
Gave $4.9M across 116 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $42KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (116 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan $3.4M · 72 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MI
Gave $3.4M across 72 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $47KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (72 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Donor Advised Charitable Giving INC $3.2M · 92 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CO
Gave $3.2M across 92 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $34KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (92 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Columbus Foundation $11.1M · 101 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · OH
Gave $11.1M across 101 grants to human services orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $109KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (101 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Consumers Energy Foundation $448K · 73 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MI
Gave $448K across 73 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2024
Avg grant $6KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (73 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Grand Rapids Community Foundation $2.9M · 51 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MI
Gave $2.9M across 51 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $56KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (51 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Greater Milwaukee Foundation INC $4.4M · 81 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · WI
Gave $4.4M across 81 grants to human services orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $54KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (81 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Greater Cincinnati Foundation $7.2M · 79 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · OH
Gave $7.2M across 79 grants to human services orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $91KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (79 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Lilly Endowment INC $7.1M · 76 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IN
Gave $7.1M across 76 grants to human services orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $94KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (76 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match United Way of Greater Cincinnati $7.0M · 87 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · OH
Gave $7.0M across 87 grants to human services orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2023
Avg grant $81KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (87 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match United Way for Southeastern Michigan $4.6M · 52 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · MI
Gave $4.6M across 52 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2023
Avg grant $88KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (52 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Charities Aid Foundation America $724K · 39 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · VA
Gave $724K across 39 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $19KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (39 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Network for Good INC $1.2M · 47 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DC
Gave $1.2M across 47 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $26KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (47 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor United Way of South Central Mi $2.6M · 42 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MI
Gave $2.6M across 42 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $62KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (42 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor American Online Giving Foundation INC $1.1M · 54 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DE
Gave $1.1M across 54 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $21KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (54 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Dte Energy Foundation $788K · 45 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · MI
Gave $788K across 45 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2024
Avg grant $18KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (45 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund $539K · 39 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · FL
Gave $539K across 39 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2022–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $14KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (39 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Indianapolis Foundation INC $5.1M · 65 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · IN
Gave $5.1M across 65 grants to human services orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $79KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (65 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Bank of America Charitable Foundation INC $331K · 50 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NC
Gave $331K across 50 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2023
Avg grant $7KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (50 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Pfizer Foundation INC $32K · 49 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $32K across 49 grants to human services orgs in MI, 2021–2024
Avg grant $657Most recent 2024
Why this funder (49 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match United Way of Central Indiana INC $9.1M · 55 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · IN
Gave $9.1M across 55 grants to human services orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $165KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (55 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match United Way of Central Ohio INC $2.6M · 57 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · OH
Gave $2.6M across 57 grants to human services orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $46KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (57 grants to similar orgs)
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Matches are computed live from human services grants in public IRS Form 990-PF and Schedule I filings. A funder appearing here has given to similar organizations before; it is not a guarantee of future funding, an endorsement, or an application invitation. · philanthropy.org