Consumers Energy Foundation
Accepts applications
Consumers Energy Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.5 million in 296 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.5 million
- Number of grants296
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$67.1 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.8 million the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7.8 million | 289 | $55.1 million |
| 2024 | $7.5 million | 296 | $67.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Catherine A Wilson One Energy Plaza EP8-210, Jackson, MI 49201-2276 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (517) 788-0432 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See statements 10-12 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Consumers Energy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 278 | $7.0 million |
| South Carolina | 12 | $478,179 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $2,750 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $250 |
| Texas | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Action 20 | The next wave capital campaign | $500,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | 2024 corporate contribution - | $290,700 |
| City of West Branch | Gathering place | $250,000 |
| Community Food Clubs | Community food club facility upgrades | $250,000 |
| Michigan Women's Foundation | Womanup & pitch business plan and pitch competition | $250,000 |
| Mundy Township | Mundy township accessible and universally designed amphitheater | $250,000 |
| Muskegon County Parks | Dune harbor park habitat restoration and community engagement project | $250,000 |
| PKL Cares | Pkl cares food pantry and community garden | $250,000 |
| Six Rivers Regional Land Conservancy | Monarch meadows preservation and restoration project | $250,000 |
| First in Michigan | 2024-2025 first robotics for high school and middle school | $228,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Michigan Inc | Priority home repair program | $200,000 |
| Yourcause FBO the Blackbaud Giving Fund | December volunteer grants and matching gifts processed through bbgf - matching gifts $48,567.90 vips $114,250.00 c4c $4,500.00 | $167,317 |
| Cranbrook Institute of Science | Water on the go! | $150,000 |
| Lakeshore Advantage Foundation | The next center | $125,000 |
| City of Allegan | Mahan park improvement project | $100,000 |
| City of Douglas | Douglas marina public enhancement project | $100,000 |
| Community Economic Development Association of Michigan | Reducing michigan's alice rate through inclusive economic initiatives | $100,000 |
| Detroit Regional Partnership Foundation | Detroit regional partnership foundation general operations support. | $100,000 |
| Develop Iosco Incorporated | Investing in northeast michigan childcare business development for job growth | $100,000 |
| Downtown Lansing Partnership Inc | The macotta club | $100,000 |
| Gladwin Conservation District | Gladwin city park & cedar river corridor invasive species eradication and native habitat restoration | $100,000 |
| Lawrence Technological University | Hardtech accelerator at ltu for diverse entrepreneurs in southeast michigan | $100,000 |
| Michigan Roundtable for Diversity and Inclusion | Race2equity program & capacity building funds for organization original request not funded: communities and organizations for social change (cosc) | $100,000 |
| Right Place Foundation | Advancing west michigan's economy | $100,000 |
| The Regents of the University of Michigan | 2024 contribution - michigan radio underwriting | $86,320 |
| United Way for Southeastern Michigan | 2024 corporate contribution | $85,000 |
| Michigan State University | Core experience theme partnership | $83,333 |
| Yourcause FBO the Blackbaud Giving Fund | November volunteer grants and matching gifts processed through bbgf - matching gifts $28,804.79 vips $40,950.00 c4c $7,750.00 | $77,505 |
| The Enterprise Group Community Venture Corporation | The jackson challenge 2025 capital campaign | $75,000 |
| Ferris Foundation | The new jim crow museum, archive, and research center | $62,500 |
| Detroit Area Pre College Engineering Program Inc | Dapcep: STEM experiences for michigan youth | $60,000 |
| Southwest Michigan First Corporation | Regional economic development | $54,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Bayshore birds wetland restoration project | $50,000 |
| Lockwood STEM Alliance Inc | Stem labs at the lockwood STEM center | $50,000 |
| Michigan Economic Development Foundation | 2024 contribution | $50,000 |
| Yourcause FBO the Blackbaud Giving Fund | October volunteer grants and matching gifts processed through bbgf - matching gifts $15,289.17 vips $29,850.00 c4c $3,750.00 | $48,889 |
| United Way of Genesee County | 2024 corporate contribution | $47,000 |
| United Way of Bay County | 2024 corporate contribution | $40,000 |
| Michigan State University Wkar Radio | Public radio program underwriting on wkar, wcmu, wmuk, wgvu, wdet, blue lake public radio | $38,866 |
| Heart of West Michigan United Way | 2024 corporate contribution | $35,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Garrick J Rochow
- Brandon J Hofmeister
- Brian F Rich
- Catherine A Hendrian
- Leeroy Wells Jr
- Rejji P Hayes
- Shaun M Johnson
- Scott B McIntosh
- Tonya L Berry
- Venkat Dhenuvakonda DV Rao
- Angela Thompkins
- Catherine A Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Consumers Energy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See statements 10-12.
How much does Consumers Energy Foundation give?
$7.5 million in tax year 2024, across 296 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Consumers Energy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Garrick J Rochow (Chairman & Director), Brandon J Hofmeister (President and Director), Brian F Rich (Director) and Catherine A Hendrian (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Consumers Energy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and education.