Weigel Family Foundation
Greenleaf Trust is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes primarily through donations. Its mission reflects a commitment to community service, with a focus on organizations that provide assistance in areas such as women's shelters, education, mental health, and animal welfare. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including local community organizations, churches, and youth development programs. While it primarily operates in Michigan, it also extends its support to some organizations in Florida. Greenleaf Trust emphasizes the importance of community welfare and aims to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in need.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small Michigan-based 501(c)(3) community nonprofit (e.g., community service clubs, women's shelters, local human services or youth programs) seeking modest one-time or annual donations under $5,000 with clear local impact.
Good Fit
- • Primary operations or programming located in Michigan (especially Grand Traverse/Traverse City area).
- • Request is for a modest amount consistent with past grants (roughly $500–$4,500).
- • Clear, concise written proposal showing local impact and specific use of funds.
- • Existing local reputation or referral from a community contact or past grantee.
Geography
Giving is heavily concentrated in Michigan (about 92% of dollars) with only occasional out-of-state gifts; the footprint is effectively local despite two states appearing in the filings.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 16–18 distinct recipients each year and supports a range of local causes (community clubs, shelters, education, radio), indicating a fairly broad set of independent grantees for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is limited but present (two new grantees in the latest year), and the foundation publishes a submission route and rolling deadline; however most grantees are recurring, so while new entrants are possible they are not frequent.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
