Funding search · art history and museums · Michigan
Who funds art history and museums work in Michigan
11 funders have a record of paying for art history and museums work by Michigan recipients: 28 grants totaling $14.6M, most recently in 2024 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are The Kresge Foundation ($285,000), Kalamazoo Community Foundation ($174,988) and Community Foundation of St Clair County ($482,380).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Michigan recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
Largest: $150,000 to ARTS LEAGUE OF MICHIGAN INC — to support detroits cultural sector through the production of a feature-length documentary and community programming chronicling the citys landmark influence on jazz history.
Kalamazoo Community FoundationKalamazoo, MICharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $174,988 · through 2024Largest: $6,780 to MICHIGAN HISTORY FOUNDATION — arts, culture, humanities
Community Foundation of St Clair CountyPort Huron, MICharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $482,380 · through 2024Largest: $183,161 to PORT HURON MUSEUM OF ARTS AND HISTORY — general support, kammer cabin, pow wow
Largest: $90,000 to Flint Children's Museum — to support a feasibility study and fundraising plan for the museum as it seeks a new facility for its early education programming and exhibits.
Largest: $100,000 to MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY — arts & culture
Community Foundation for SoutheastDetroit, MICharity · may take applications
2 matching grants · $767,010 · through 2024Largest: $25,000 to PORT HURON MUSEUM OF ARTS AND HISTORY — arts and culture
Largest: $250,000 to REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN — connecting art histories
Largest: $25,000 to MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY — detroit art support 2022-2025
Grand Haven Area CommunityGrand Haven, MICharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $136,261 · through 2024Largest: $136,261 to TRI-CITIES HISTORICAL MUSEUM — feasibility study for sound management in centennial hall at tri-cities historical museum
Largest: $5,000 to Detroit Institute of Arts — history of art grants
Battle Creek Community FoundationBattle Creek, MICharity · may take applications
1 matching grant · $16,240 · through 2024Largest: $16,240 to BATTLE CREEK REGIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM — a - arts, culture, humanities
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