How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact person
- On file
- Phone
- On file
- Mailing address
- On file
- Form and materials
- On file
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- Board reviews grant applications
Contact person, phone, mailing address and application materials on file. See them with a plan.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$1,332,060
- Grants listed
- 106
- Assets, end of year
- $17,615,873
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Tax year 2023
$1,275,870
- Grants listed
- 90
- Assets, end of year
- $17,671,245
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Tax year 2022
$1,078,000
- Grants listed
- 91
- Assets, end of year
- $17,617,146
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Tax year 2021
$1,016,000
- Grants listed
- 86
- Assets, end of year
- $17,638,192
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Tax year 2020
$1,225,000
- Grants listed
- 77
- Assets, end of year
- $17,823,908
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Tax year 2019
$1,100,000
- Grants listed
- 76
- Assets, end of year
- $17,792,979
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Tax year 2018
$1,120,300
- Grants listed
- 91
- Assets, end of year
- $18,371,599
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Tax year 2017
$1,117,000
- Grants listed
- 82
- Assets, end of year
- $18,710,803
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Communities in Schools of KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
For on-site program operation &h178 warm kids program
$30,000 -
YWCA KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Programming support
$30,000 -
YWCA KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Early childhood educational programming
$30,000 -
Interfaith Homes of KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Funding to replace outdated wi-fi system for residents
$29,700 -
Housing Resources IncKalamazoo, MI
General operating support
$25,000 -
Kairos DwellingKalamazoo, MI
Operational support
$25,000 -
Kalamazoo Loaves & FishesKalamazoo, MI
Support for the grocery pantry program
$25,000 -
Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for HumanityKalamazoo, MI
Support of homeownership program
$25,000 -
Public Media NetworkKalamazoo, MI
Support for storyworks studio pilot project
$25,000 -
Rootead Enrichment CenterKalamazoo, MI
Doula training program
$25,000 -
The Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard FestivalKalamazoo, MI
Education and engagement programs for the 2025-26 season
$25,000 -
Aacorn Farm IncKalamazoo, MI
Operational support
$20,000 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest MichiganKalamazoo, MI
Mentoring program support
$20,000 -
Black Arts and Cultural CenterKalamazoo, MI
Operating support
$20,000 -
Crescendo Academy of MusicKalamazoo, MI
Marvelous music programming support
$20,000 -
Kalamazoo Housing AdvocatesRichland, MI
Operational support
$20,000 -
Kalamazoo Institute of ArtsKalamazoo, MI
Youth education programming
$20,000 -
Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services IncKalamazoo, MI
General operating support of the homeownership center
$20,000 -
Kalamazoo Public Schools - Woods Lake DanceKalamazoo, MI
Support of the woods lake student dance program
$20,000 -
Kalamazoo Symphony OrchestraKalamazoo, MI
Programming support
$20,000 -
Ministry with CommunityKalamazoo, MI
Support of the drop-in/meals program
$20,000 -
Plainwell Aviaton and STEM AcademyKalamazoo, MI
Building renovation for learning space
$20,000 -
Planned Parenthood of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI
Patient care fund
$20,000 -
YMCA of Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Capital campaign support for renovations to create a teen center
$20,000 -
Care Collective of Southwest MichiganKalamazoo, MI
Basic needs items purchase
$17,000 -
El Conciliohispanic American Council IncKalamazoo, MI
Afterschool programming
$16,000 -
Kalamazoo Literacy CouncilKalamazoo, MI
Literacy and language services for adults in kalamazoo county
$16,000 -
Bethany Christian ServicesKalamazoo, MI
Refugee settlement program
$15,000 -
Cheff Therapeutic Riding CenterAugusta, MI
General operating support & raise the roof capital campaign for indoor arena
$15,000 -
Community Healing CentersKalamazoo, MI
After school and summer youth programming
$15,000 -
First Day Shoe FundPortage, MI
Program expansion
$15,000 -
Girl Scouts Heart of MichiganKalamazoo, MI
Financial assistance, direct services, and operating expenses
$15,000 -
Kalamazoo County Ready 4SKalamazoo, MI
Tuition assistance and programming support
$15,000 -
Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo CountyKalamazoo, MI
Acquisition & development of the woollam nature preserve
$15,000 -
Pretty Lake Vacation CampMattawan, MI
Replacement of commercial gas range and professional servicing of kitchen
$15,000 -
Read and Write KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Operational support for literacy and youth programming
$15,000 -
Senior Servies Inc (DBA Milestone)Kalamazoo, MI
Areas of greatest need support, to help fill gaps in program funding
$15,000 -
The Kalamazoo Aviation History MuseumPortage, MI
Community access membership programming
$15,000 -
Family & Children Services IncKalamazoo, MI
Programming support
$12,500 -
Hospice Care of Southwest Mi DBA Centric Care NavigatorsKalamazoo, MI
Expansion and enhancement of volunteer program
$12,500 -
Kalamazoo Nature Center IncKalamazoo, MI
Operational support for the education department
$12,500 -
Kzoo Center for Youth & Community DBA Eastside Youth StrongKalamazoo, MI
Youth entrepreneurship program support
$12,500 -
MRC Industries IncKalamazoo, MI
Support for the workforce development & employment program
$12,500 -
Stara Collaborative on Behalf of Face Off Theatre CompanyKalamazoo, MI
Operating and programming support for the 2025 season
$12,500 -
The ARC Community AdvocatesKalamazoo, MI
Advocacy services for those living with developmental disabilities in kalamazoo county
$12,500 -
Comstock Community CenterComstock, MI
Capital campaign support to construct a new building to house food programs
$12,000 -
Open Doors KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Support for program personnel and resident assistance
$12,000 -
Wellspringcori Terry & DanciersKalamazoo, MI
Programming support for the 2025-26 season
$12,000 -
Allen Chapel Ame ChurchKalamazoo, MI
Summer tutoring program
$10,000 -
Cares of SW Mi (community AIDS Resource and Education Services)Kalamazoo, MI
Prevention programming, including HIV testing, sti testing, education, and referrals
$10,000 -
Christian Global Medical Healthcare IncorporatedKalamazoo, MI
Building repairs
$10,000 -
Disability Network Southwest MichiganKalamazoo, MI
Programming and operations support
$10,000 -
Heritage Community of KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Memory care programming support
$10,000 -
Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan (HHHSWM)Kalamazoo, MI
Operating support
$10,000 -
Kalamazoo Book Arts CenterKalamazoo, MI
Funding for youth education and internship programs
$10,000 -
Kalamazoo Nature Center IncKalamazoo, MI
Fair food matters program
$10,000 -
Kalamazoo Public LibraryoneplacekplKalamazoo, MI
Capacity-building programs and services provided to the non-profit sector
$10,000 -
New Way IncKalamazoo, MI
Work readiness programming for youth
$10,000 -
Partners in Housing TransitionKalamazoo, MI
Bedding supplies, delivery, and setup for families receiving services
$10,000 -
Portage Community Outreach CenterPortage, MI
General operating support
$10,000 -
SLD ReadPortage, MI
Programming support
$10,000 -
Speak It ForwardKalamazoo, MI
Programming support
$10,000 -
Stulberg International String CompetitionKalamazoo, MI
Support of music educational programs and outreach
$10,000 -
Synergy Health CenterKalamazoo, MI
Youth programming growth and expansion
$10,000 -
The Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum (DBA the Air Zoo)Portage, MI
Development & implementation of new uss kitty hawk exhibits
$10,000 -
The Kalamazoo Civic TheatreKalamazoo, MI
Programming support for the 2025-26 season
$10,000 -
Tillers InternationalScotts, MI
General operating support
$10,000 -
United Way of South Central MichiganKalamazoo, MI
Volunteer income tax assistance funding
$10,000 -
Wmuk-Fm Sponsored by the Wmu FoundationKalamazoo, MI
Programming support
$10,000 -
Gryphon PlaceKalamazoo, MI
Suicide prevention programming support
$9,360 -
Building Blocks of KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Community enhancement project funding
$9,000 -
Action MattersKalamazoo, MI
Programming expansion
$8,000 -
Can-Do KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
General operating support
$8,000 -
Community Living OptionsKalamazoo, MI
Operational support
$8,000 -
Friends with DisabilitiesKalamazoo, MI
Programming support
$8,000 -
Public Media NetworkKalamazoo, MI
Continuing efforts to strengthen local news & information
$8,000 -
The Kalamazoo Children's ChorusParchment, MI
Operational support
$8,000 -
Allen Chapel Ame ChurchKalamazoo, MI
2025-26 student tutoring program
$7,500 -
Community HomeworksKalamazoo, MI
General operating support
$7,500 -
Counterpunch AcademyKalamazoo, MI
Expansion of martial arts mentorship program
$7,500 -
Farmers Alley TheatreKalamazoo, MI
General operating support, including free and discounted student admissions
$7,500 -
Glass Art KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Operational support
$7,500 -
Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy CoalitionKalamazoo, MI
Operational support during facility construction
$7,000 -
Ballet Arts Ensemble IncPortage, MI
Production costs for spring 2026 concert
$6,000 -
Fontana Chamber ArtsKalamazoo, MI
Support of education and outreach initiatives
$6,000 -
Isaac - Interfaith Strategy for Advocacy & Action in the CommunityKalamazoo, MI
Programming support
$6,000 -
Suzuki Music Academy of KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
Programming support for the 2025-26 academic year
$6,000 -
Suzuki Music Academy of Kzoo & Orchestra Jammbo'layaKalamazoo, MI
2024-25 ojamm programming
$6,000 -
The Scouting American Michigan Crossroads CouncilGrand Rapids, MI
Support of scouting outreach program
$6,000 -
American Diabetes AssociationMerrifield, VA
Offset camp costs for kalamazoo area children
$5,000 -
Bronson Health FoundationPortage, MI
Support for sexual assault survivors & patients referred to the child advocacy clinic
$5,000 -
Center Stage Theatre IncComstock, MI
Support for production costs of 2025 summer musical
$5,000 -
Children's Nature PlayscapeKalamazoo, MI
Programming support
$5,000 -
Early Music MichiganKalamazoo, MI
Operational support for 2025-26 concert season
$5,000 -
First Tee - West MichiganKalamazoo, MI
Expanding programming in kalamazoo county
$5,000 -
Kalamazoo Choral ArtsKalamazoo, MI
Concert production and outreach costs for the 2025-26 season
$5,000 -
Kalamazoo in Bloom IncKalamazoo, MI
Annual planting expenses
$5,000 -
Kalamazoo Junior Symphony OrchestrasKalamazoo, MI
Preparatory ensemble training program for youth
$5,000 -
Kalamazoo Poetry FestivalKalamazoo, MI
Programming support
$5,000 -
Kindleberger Arts CommissionParchment, MI
2025 summer concert series
$5,000 -
Michigan Festival of Sacred MusicKalamazoo, MI
2025-26 festival events
$5,000 -
Queer Theatre IncKalamazoo, MI
Support of the theatrical production season
$5,000 -
Renaissance Enterprises CompanyKalamazoo, MI
Senior enrichment programming in kalamazoo county
$5,000 -
Shepherd's Center of Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MI
To provide rides for seniors & donor management software
$5,000 -
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Mi-Plainwell ChapterPlainwell, MI
Bedding supplies and materials for children
$5,000 -
Canine CompanionsNew Albany, OH
Oh veterinary expenses for service dogs
$3,000
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Human services15 grants $212,00029% of the total
- Arts and culture16 grants $188,00026% of the total
- Housing and shelter4 grants $69,2009% of the total
- Food and agriculture3 grants $53,0007% of the total
- Health3 grants $35,0005% of the total
- Education2 grants $31,0004% of the total
- 9 other causes15 grants $143,86020% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Randall W EbertsPRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
- Lisa RodriguezVICE PRESIDENT Hours 2Pay $0
- Don EdgerlySECRETARY/TREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
- Von Washington JrTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
- James Liggins JrTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
- Alisa Parker-LagroneTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0
The return
More foundations
- Private foundations in Michigan
- Private foundations in Kalamazoo
- Foundations that fund human services in Michigan
- Foundations that fund arts and culture in Michigan
- Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Michigan
Similar foundations
Same main cause (human services), giving between a quarter and four times this foundation’s where possible, nearby first.
- Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation 89 grants Accepts applications $1,787,980 giving
- Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc 90 grants Preselected only $1,822,900 giving
- Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation 78 grants Preselected only $3,377,418 giving
- Mesara Family Foundation 43 grants Accepts applications $484,000 giving
- Molinello Family Foundation 36 grants Preselected only $1,360,000 giving