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Irving S Gilmore Foundation: 205 grants to organizations, $15.7 million (tax year ended December 2025)
Irving S Gilmore Foundation, a private foundation in Kalamazoo, MI, paid 205 grants to organizations totaling $15,676,271 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 7, 2026. The largest was $1,300,000 to Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation in Kalamazoo, MI for industrial trades complex renovation and expansion.
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- EIN
- 237236057
- Based in
- Kalamazoo, MI
- Assets
- $367,496,629
- Grants paid
- $15,676,271
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 7, 2026, IRS object ID 202601279349100905. It reported $15,676,271 in grants paid; 205 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Industrial trades complex renovation and expansion | Education | $1,300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Gilmore theatre complex lighting/technology upgrades | Education | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ecumenical Senior Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Capital campaign | Human services | $775,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Portage, MI | Efa operational support | $670,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Senior Services Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Facilities improvements | $549,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | Purchase of three steinway pianos | Arts, culture and humanities | $543,584 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bureau of Services for Blind Persons | Lansing, MI | Roof replacement for bureau of blind services training center | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Public Schools | Kalamazoo, MI | Chenery auditorium phase 1 capital improvements | $450,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Southwest Michigan First Corporation | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Community improvement and capacity building | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Housing Resources Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Facilities upgrades | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Can-Do Kitchen | Kalamazoo, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | $226,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| County of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | "the landing place" hotel shelter project | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pretty Lake Vacation Camp | Mattawan, MI | Summer camp cabin replacement | Recreation and sports | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theatre | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $175,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Portage, MI | Efa student arts scholarships | $175,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Portage, MI | Equipment purchase - print shop | $160,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo artistic development initiative | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Facilities upgrades | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Youth Development Network | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county operational support | Youth development | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Open Roads Bike Program | Kalamazoo, MI | Capital campaign | Youth development | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Warehouse temperature control capital project | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $145,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pine Rest Christian Counseling Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo crisis stabilization unit | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Center for Youth & Community | Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | Community improvement and capacity building | $110,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Charter Township of Comstock | Kalamazoo, MI | Riverfront redevelopment project | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo County Ready 4S | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Prevention Works of Southwest Michigan Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county programs and services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Lifeline alliance | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Urban Alliance | Kalamazoo, MI | Building renovations | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Cradle kalamazoo-women and infant support for health (wish) | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Cradle kalamazoo-women and infant support for health (wish) | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fontana Chamber Arts | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $95,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ministry With Community Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $85,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Wgvu's "kalamazoo lively arts" production | $83,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Glass Art Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo City of | Kalamazoo, MI | Holiday events | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Public Media Network | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Youth development | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gryphon Place | Portage, MI | Operational support | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Housing Resources Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Prevention Works of Southwest Michigan Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Kalamazoo, MI | "kalamazoo kids in tune and orchestra rouh" afterschool programs | Arts, culture and humanities | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Cultural Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $68,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county operational support | $65,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Douglass Community Association | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Mental health and crisis intervention | $65,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Annual campaign | $65,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Experiential Learning Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational/program support | Education | $60,350 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Gaylesbian Resource Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $60,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ministry With Community Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Vehicle purchase | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $59,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county programming support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Healing Centers | Kalamazoo, MI | S.t.r.e.e.t. and "girls of the heart" programs | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual conference evening event | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Genevieve and Donald S Gilmore Foundation | Hickory Corners, MI | Exhibit remodel | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Book Arts Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo City of | Kalamazoo, MI | Downtown ambassador program | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo City of | Kalamazoo, MI | Downtown ambassador program | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Literacy Council | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition | Kalamazoo, MI | Capacity building | Community improvement and capacity building | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Open Roads Bike Program | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Youth development | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Residential Opportunities Incorporated | Kalamazoo, MI | Affordable housing program | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Leadership challenge | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Urban Alliance | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Concert Band Association | Kalamazoo, MI | 2025 holiday concert | $48,550 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Crescendo Academy of Music Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ecumenical Senior Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county operations | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Renaissance Enterprises Company | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county programming | Arts, culture and humanities | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | "ywca dreamery" early learning and childcare program | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Early childhood education program | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Can-Do Kitchen | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $38,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Public Media Network | Kalamazoo, MI | All ears theatre | Arts, culture and humanities | $38,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | Piano restoration | Arts, culture and humanities | $37,395 | apps.irs.gov |
| Aacorn Farm Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Black Arts & Cultural Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First Congregational Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Community outreach programs | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Justice Hub | Kalamazoo, MI | Face off theatre company operational support | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| New Year's Fest of Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Festival operations | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Open Doors Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Housing and shelter | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Speak It Forward Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county operations | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Building Blocks of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Community improvement and capacity building | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friendship House | Hamtramck, MI | Christian resource center emergency needs fund | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Junior Achievement of Southwest Michigan Office | Battle Creek, MI | Kalamazoo county programs/operational support | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Irving s. gilmore estate fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Home ownership center program | Housing and shelter | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Portage, MI | Efa-student artistic equipment program | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Michigan Festival of Sacred Music | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Religion-related | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Parchment City of | Parchment, MI | Kindleberger summer arts program | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ripple Effects Community Inclusion Center | Portage, MI | Operational support | Recreation and sports | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Wmuk underwriting | Education | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Choral Arts Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $27,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Choral Arts Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $27,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center | Augusta, MI | Operational support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Homeworks | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Housing and shelter | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Crescendo Academy of Music Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Marvelous music program | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Disability Network Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county independent living program | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eracce | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county operational support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Farmers Alley Theatre Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Portage, MI | Operational support | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gryphon Place | Portage, MI | Kalamazoo county volunteer services program | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Interfaith Strategy for Advocacy and Action in the Community | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Religion-related | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Julius & Esther Stulberg Competition Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kairos Dwelling | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Childrens Chorus | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Housing Advocates | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Public Media Network | Kalamazoo, MI | Sw mi journalism collaborative (fiscal sponsor) | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Specialized Language Development Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county programming | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Synergy Health Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Urban zone programming | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Second wave southwest publication | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wellspringcori Terry & Dancers | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Wmuk expanded arts kalamazoo | Education | $24,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Grand Rapids, MI | 2025 operational support (membership renewal) | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Girls On the Run of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Youth development | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Glass Art Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Capital campaign feasibility study | Arts, culture and humanities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lending Hands of Michigan | Portage, MI | Operational support | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Michigan Blind Athletic Association | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county operational support | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Kalamazoo county education and outreach programs | Health care | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Portage City of | Portage, MI | The heart of portage | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Read and Write Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operation support | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Lukes Episcopal Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Partners in transition outreach ministry | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | Vicksburg, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hispanic American Council Incorporated | Kalamazoo, MI | Folkloric dance group programming | $17,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | "theatre kalamazoo" | $15,974 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Edison Neighborhood Association Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Program support | Community improvement and capacity building | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Helen L Fox Gospel Music Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Julius & Esther Stulberg Competition Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Strategic plan and branding/website refresh | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Music therapy program | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Poetry Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Residential Opportunities Incorporated | Kalamazoo, MI | Representative payee services | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| West Michigan Cancer Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Patient care services and survivorship program | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| West Michigan Cancer Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Patient care services and survivorship program | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arc Community Advocates the | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Black Arts & Cultural Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center Stage Theatre Inc | Comstock, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Center for Transformation | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Crime and legal-related | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fontana Chamber Arts | Kalamazoo, MI | Strategic planning | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Wattles/willey family fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Concert Band Association | Kalamazoo, MI | Administrative support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Male Chorus | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Youth Development Network | Kalamazoo, MI | Dominica's promise operational support | Youth development | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Michigan Bach Collegium | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shepherds Center of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Congregational Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Drop-in child care center | $9,900 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of the Kalamazoo Public Library and Museum | Kalamazoo, MI | Marketing & equipment projects | $9,700 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Justice Hub | Kalamazoo, MI | Canadiana fest | $9,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Community Chorale | White Pigeon, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Portage, MI | Efa strategic planning | $9,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Healing Centers | Kalamazoo, MI | Coming together conference | $8,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lift Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Neighborhood network center | Human services | $8,300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo in Bloom Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Community improvement and capacity building | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Underwriting of wgvu's "great performances" series | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Portage Community Outreach Center Inc | Portage, MI | Portage community center youth programs | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Queer Theatre Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Action Matters | Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | Recreation and sports | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Presbyterian Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Unrestricted | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association | Kalamazoo, MI | The kalamazoo blues festival | Arts, culture and humanities | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vicksburg Historical Society | Vicksburg, MI | Artifact preservation | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bike Friendly Kalamazoo | Portage, MI | Operation support | Recreation and sports | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eversight | Ann Arbor, MI | Gift of sight program (kalamazoo county residents only) | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends With Disabilities | Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Gaylesbian Resource Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Window wrap signage | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Ringers Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Lukes Episcopal Church | Kalamazoo, MI | 2025 pledge/unrestricted | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Synergy Health Center | Kalamazoo, MI | African american mental health symposium | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vine Neighborhood Association Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Sounds of the zoo | Community improvement and capacity building | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wellspringcori Terry & Dancers | Kalamazoo, MI | Rebranding | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Milwood United Methodist Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Fine arts series | $4,875 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Childrens Chorus | Kalamazoo, MI | Technical assistance - leadership transition | Arts, culture and humanities | $4,300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Concert Band Association | Kalamazoo, MI | Administrative support | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Justice Hub | Kalamazoo, MI | The clover room | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Scottish Festival Association | Oshtemo, MI | Annual festival & highland games | Arts, culture and humanities | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oshtemo Friends of the Parks | Kalamazoo, MI | Summer concert series | Recreation and sports | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo City of | Kalamazoo, MI | Brush the block festival | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Male Chorus | Kalamazoo, MI | "christmas in kalamazoo" concert | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wind Willow Consortium | Portage, MI | Operational support | Education | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Male Chorus | Kalamazoo, MI | "christmas in kalamazoo" concert | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,375 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Judith beam reading fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lifecare Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Greatest needs fund | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | W-med deans fund | Education | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lifecare Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Employee appreciation fund | Human services | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Quenched Ministries | Battle Creek, MI | Unrestricted | Religion-related | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Wmuk operations/general | Education | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Project Hope Ministries | Battle Creek, MI | Unrestricted | International, foreign affairs and national security | $318 | apps.irs.gov |
| American Museum of Magic Inc | Marshall, MI | Matching | $300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lifecare Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Garden fund | Human services | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | College of education dean's fund | Education | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Haworth college of business dean's fund | Education | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Wgvu-unrestricted | $200 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | Unrestricted | Arts, culture and humanities | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Wmuk | Education | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lifecare Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Arts works fund | Human services | $125 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lifecare Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Village woods fund | Human services | $125 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids, MI | Wcsg outreach | Education | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Family & Children Services Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Unrestricted | Human services | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | Unrestricted | Arts, culture and humanities | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo County Humane Society | Kalamazoo, MI | Unrestricted | Animal-related | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Senior Services Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Unrestricted | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed May 13, 2025, IRS object ID 202501339349103095. It reported $13,677,147 in grants paid; 209 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Industrial trades complex renovation and expansion | Education | $1,700,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $900,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Portage, MI | Efa operational support | $670,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Douglass Community Association | Kalamazoo, MI | Former library space renovation | Mental health and crisis intervention | $537,100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | Light fine arts boiler replacement | Education | $400,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Southwest Michigan First Corporation | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Community improvement and capacity building | $350,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | Piano purchase | Arts, culture and humanities | $326,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Family Health Center Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Security upgrades - patterson campus | Health care | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Grantmaking/donor software upgrades | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center | Augusta, MI | Capital campaign | $260,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Rxkids kalamazoo - kalamazoo county direct payments only | Education | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pretty Lake Vacation Camp | Mattawan, MI | Summer camp cabin replacement | Recreation and sports | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | $214,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Family & Children Services Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Workforce development/internship program (over 2 years) | Human services | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum | Portage, MI | Strategic master plan for "air zoo 3.0" | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Prevention Works of Southwest Michigan Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Hubone general operations | $200,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theatre | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $175,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Grocery pantry program | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Youth Development Network | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county operational support | Youth development | $150,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations & 100th anniversary | Arts, culture and humanities | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Portage, MI | Efa student arts scholarships | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | 2024-2026 kalamazoo county life guide program (3 yr) | Employment | $120,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Center for Youth & Community | Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | Community improvement and capacity building | $110,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Portage, MI | Woodsedge music therapy program (3 years) | $105,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Urban Alliance | Kalamazoo, MI | Building renovations | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $100,120 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo artistic development initiative | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Hazard tree project | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gryphon Place | Portage, MI | Kalamazoo community information exchange | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kairos Dwelling | Kalamazoo, MI | Capital improvements | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo County Ready 4S | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Disaster relief fund | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Cradle kalamazoo-women and infant support for health (wish) | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo City of | Kalamazoo, MI | Kdps crime analyst position | $98,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fontana Chamber Arts | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $95,200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Wgvu's "kalamazoo lively arts" production | $83,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Glass Art Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo City of | Kalamazoo, MI | Holiday events | $80,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Youth development | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Housing Resources Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ministry With Community Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Prevention Works of Southwest Michigan Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county programs and services | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Public Media Network | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $75,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Kalamazoo, MI | Sheet music archival equipment | Arts, culture and humanities | $72,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Kalamazoo, MI | "kalamazoo kids in tune and orchestra rouh" afterschool programs | Arts, culture and humanities | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county operational support | $65,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Douglass Community Association | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Mental health and crisis intervention | $65,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Annual campaign | $65,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Experiential Learning Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational/program support | Education | $62,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Center Stage Theatre Inc | Comstock, MI | Storage/prop shed construction | Arts, culture and humanities | $53,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county programming support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Healing Centers | Kalamazoo, MI | S.t.r.e.e.t. and "girls of the heart" programs | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Book Arts Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Literacy Council | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Education | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition | Kalamazoo, MI | Capacity building | Community improvement and capacity building | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Residential Opportunities Incorporated | Kalamazoo, MI | Affordable housing program | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Leadership challenge | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Urban Alliance | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wellspringcori Terry & Dancers | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Cultural Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Phase ii epic center capital improvements design | Arts, culture and humanities | $48,640 | apps.irs.gov |
| Crescendo Academy of Music Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ask Family Services | Kalamazoo, MI | Operation support | Human services | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ecumenical Senior Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county operations | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Renaissance Enterprises Company | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county programming | Arts, culture and humanities | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Tides Center | San Francisco, CA | Michigan transformation collective: community violence intervention kvcc training | Human services | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | "ywca dreamery" early learning and childcare program | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Can-Do Kitchen | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $38,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Public Media Network | Kalamazoo, MI | All ears theatre | Arts, culture and humanities | $38,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Aacorn Farm Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arc Community Advocates the | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Black Arts & Cultural Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Face Off Theatre | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First Congregational Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Community outreach programs | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Glass Art Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Equipment - hot shop expansion | Arts, culture and humanities | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Feasibility study | Education | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| New Year's Fest of Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Festival operations | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Open Doors Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Housing and shelter | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Speak It Forward Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county operations | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Building Blocks of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Community improvement and capacity building | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Comstock Public Schools | Kalamazoo, MI | Sound board replacement | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friendship House | Hamtramck, MI | Christian resource center emergency needs fund | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Junior Achievement of Southwest Michigan | Battle Creek, MI | Kalamazoo county programs/operational support | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Concert Band Association | Kalamazoo, MI | 2024 holiday concert | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Home ownership center program | Housing and shelter | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Portage, MI | Efa-student artistic equipment program | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Michigan Festival of Sacred Music | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Religion-related | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Open Roads Bike Program | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Youth development | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Parchment City of | Parchment, MI | Kindleberger summer arts program | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Rootead Enrichment Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Youth programming | Arts, culture and humanities | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Wmuk underwriting | Education | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Farmers Alley Theatre Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Equipment updates | Arts, culture and humanities | $28,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Society | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $27,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Alano Club of Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Capital improvement projects | Mental health and crisis intervention | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arc Community Advocates the | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | 2023 operational support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center | Augusta, MI | Operational support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Homeworks | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Housing and shelter | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Crescendo Academy of Music Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Marvelous music program | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Disability Network Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county independent living program | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ecumenical Senior Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Capital campaign | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Farmers Alley Theatre Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gryphon Place | Portage, MI | Volunteer services program | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Interfaith Strategy for Advocacy and Action in the Community | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Religion-related | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Julius & Esther Stulberg Competition Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kairos Dwelling | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Housing Advocates | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Men of Purpose Incorporated | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Public Media Network | Kalamazoo, MI | Sw mi journalism collaborative (fiscal sponsor) | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Specialized Language Development Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county programming | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Synergy Health Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Urban zone programming | Human services | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wellspringcori Terry & Dancers | Kalamazoo, MI | 2023 operational support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Outreach and Prevention Network | Kalamazoo, MI | Operation support | Mental health and crisis intervention | $23,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Cultural Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $23,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Wmuk expanded arts kalamazoo | Education | $23,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Childrens Chorus | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $22,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Strategic planning | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $21,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Portage, MI | Operational support | Human services | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Girls On the Run of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Youth development | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Literacy Council | Kalamazoo, MI | 2023 operational support | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lending Hands of Michigan | Portage, MI | Operational support | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Kalamazoo county education and outreach programs | Health care | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Portage City of | Portage, MI | The heart of portage | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Read and Write Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operation support | Education | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Vicksburg Cultural Arts Center | Vicksburg, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Grand Rapids, MI | Operational support (membership renewal) | $17,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Edison Neighborhood Association Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Program support | Community improvement and capacity building | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Get help/navigation services gap funds | Employment | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Helen L Fox Gospel Music Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Music therapy program | Education | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Poetry Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Michigan Blind Athletic Association | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county operational support | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Residential Opportunities Incorporated | Kalamazoo, MI | Representative payee services | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Lukes Episcopal Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Partners in transition outreach ministry | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| West Michigan Cancer Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Patient care services and survivorship program | Diseases, disorders and medical disciplines | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Young Kings and Queens Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | Youth development | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | "theatre kalamazoo" | $12,378 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Calhoun County Guardian | Battle Creek, MI | Rebranding & website refresh | Crime and legal-related | $12,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| African Methodist Episcopal Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Youth summer music programming | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ballet Arts Ensemble Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Black Arts & Cultural Center | Kalamazoo, MI | 2023 operational support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Center Stage Theatre Inc | Comstock, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Girls On the Run of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Youth development | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Wattles/willey family fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Concert Band Association | Kalamazoo, MI | Administrative support | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Male Chorus | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Michigan Bach Collegium | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northside Association for Community Development | Kalamazoo, MI | Legal and financial/forensic accounting needs | Community improvement and capacity building | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Open Doors Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | 2023 operational support | Housing and shelter | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Open Roads Bike Program | Kalamazoo, MI | Feasibility study | Youth development | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Suzuki Music Academy of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $10,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Congregational Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Drop-in child care center | $9,900 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chef and Cooks Association of Kalamazoo Battle Creek Michigan Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Canadiana fest | $9,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Richland Area Community Center | Richland, MI | Programming | Recreation and sports | $9,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community Healing Centers | Kalamazoo, MI | Coming together conference | $8,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Literacy Council | Kalamazoo, MI | 50th anniversary albert white literacy trail project | Education | $8,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Confident Sole | Kalamazoo, MI | Leaders in training programming | Human services | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Suzuki Music Academy of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Orchestra jammbo'laya | Arts, culture and humanities | $8,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Ringers Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | $7,700 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Underwriting of wgvu's "great performances" series | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Hispanic American Council Incorporated | Kalamazoo, MI | Folkloric dance group programming | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Portage Community Outreach Center Inc | Portage, MI | Portage community center youth programs | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Citizens Research Council of Michigan Inc | Livonia, MI | Research operations relative to kalamazoo county | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Queer Theatre Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Arts, culture and humanities | $7,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo in Bloom Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | Community improvement and capacity building | $6,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Action Matters | Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | Recreation and sports | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Presbyterian Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Township of Comstock | Kalamazoo, MI | Holiday tree event | $6,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Glass Art Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | 20th anniversary campaign match | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,865 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bike Friendly Kalamazoo | Portage, MI | Operation support | Recreation and sports | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Eversight | Ann Arbor, MI | Gift of sight program (kalamazoo county residents only) | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Family Health Center Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | "back to school bash" program | Health care | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends With Disabilities | Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | Human services | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Lukes Episcopal Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vine Neighborhood Association Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Sounds of the zoo | Community improvement and capacity building | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Share | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $4,840 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Edison Neighborhood Association Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | The clover room | Community improvement and capacity building | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Concert Band Association | Kalamazoo, MI | 2023-24 administrative support | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Valley Blues Association | Kalamazoo, MI | The kalamazoo blues festival | Arts, culture and humanities | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo in Bloom Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | 40th anniversary activities | Community improvement and capacity building | $4,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo Scottish Festival Association | Oshtemo, MI | Annual festival & highland games | Arts, culture and humanities | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Fathers Against Distracted Driving Inc | Portage, MI | Operational support | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Vicksburg Historical Society | Vicksburg, MI | Summer youth history camp | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Milwood United Methodist Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Fine arts series | $1,700 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Beam reading fund | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friendship Village | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | Education | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Michigan State Troopers Assistance Fund | East Lansing, MI | Matching | Human services | $624 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friendship Village | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Quenched Ministries | Battle Creek, MI | Matching | Religion-related | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Pretty Lake Vacation Camp | Mattawan, MI | Matching | Recreation and sports | $300 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friendship Village | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friendship Village | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | Education | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | Education | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | Education | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids, MI | Matching | Education | $200 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Matching | $120 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Matching | $120 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | Education | $120 | apps.irs.gov |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | Education | $120 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cornerstone University | Grand Rapids, MI | Matching | Education | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Family & Children Services Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | Human services | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Kalamazoo County Humane Society | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | Animal-related | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
| Senior Services Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Matching | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | Matching | $100 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Jacksonville, FL | Matching | Human services | $100 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Education | $5,119,440 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $5,087,559 |
| Human services | $1,889,224 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $1,152,500 |
| Youth development | $765,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $735,000 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $715,100 |
| Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $652,620 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| Michigan | $29,313,118 |
| California | $40,000 |
| Tennessee | $200 |
| Florida | $100 |
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Updated May 7, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.