Funding search · historic preservation · Michigan
Who funds historic preservation work in Michigan
15 funders have a record of paying for historic preservation work by Michigan recipients: 56 grants totaling $6.2M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States ($1.1M), James a Ruppe Foundation ($41,000) and Charles Stewart Mott Foundation ($1.7M).
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.
National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United StatesWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
11 matching grants · $1.1M · through 2024Largest: $500,000 to NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH — historic preservation
Largest: $2,500 to KEWEENAW HISTORICAL SOCIETY — historical preservation
Largest: $10,000 to Michigan Historic Preservation Network — support historic and land preservation
Largest: $500,000 to Foundation for Detroit's Future — to provide support to protect and preserve the city of detroit's rich cultural heritage, foster and promote the economic revitalization and fiscal health of the city, and enable th…
Largest: $2,000 to Ypsilanti Historical Society — historical preservation
Largest: $30,000 to MASON COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY — historical preservation
Largest: $247,500 to ELLA SHARP MUSEUM — historical preservation
Berrien Community FoundationSt Joseph, MICharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $264,176 · through 2025Largest: $174,272 to HERITAGE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER — operational support, educational programming support, general support, summer sunset soiree support, permanent exhibit support, stabilization, modernization, and operational sustai…
Largest: $25,000 to GREAT LAKES CHILDREN'S MUSEUM — historical preservation
The Oregon Community FoundationPortland, ORCharity · may take applications
3 matching grants · $38,242 · through 2024Largest: $13,946 to Pipestone Indian Shrine Association — cultural heritage
Largest: $5,000 to FISHTOWN PRESERVATION — historic cultural preservation
Largest: $12,784 to THE HERITAGE MUSEUM & CULTURAL CTR — educational advancement
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