Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focused on ecological education, environmental conservation, and the preservation of open spaces and farmland. It funds initiatives that promote community engagement through public parks, arts education, and historical preservation. The foundation demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and cultural heritage, reflecting its values in the types of projects it supports. Its funding activities primarily benefit organizations in Michigan, with additional support extending to causes in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Michigan-rooted nonprofit working on land conservation, ecological education, historic preservation, or community arts with local credibility and an existing relationship or referral to the foundation or its grantees.
Good Fit
- • Organization operating in Michigan or serving Michigan communities.
- • Programs focused on conservation, preservation, ecological education, public parks, or local arts.
- • An existing relationship, referral, or prior collaboration with a current grantee or trustee.
- • Clear, place-based impact and capacity to manage moderate project grants.
Geography
Giving is strongly state-focused: the latest year shows about 78% of dollars to Michigan and only three states funded, while the prior year was also heavily Michigan-weighted; footprint is state-level concentrated rather than national.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 10 distinct recipients (prior year had 41), and eight recipients recur across years, indicating a moderate set of independent grantees rather than a tiny closed circle; however the top five recipients captured most dollars, showing financial concentration.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly indicates it only funds preselected organizations and no public application or contact route is visible; although two new recipients appeared in 2023, entrance for unfamiliar applicants appears to be invitation- or referral-driven rather than open.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
