IRVING S GILMORE FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$13.7M-5% YoY
Grants
209
Median Grant
$25K
Organizations Funded
127
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Mission of the Foundation is to support and enrich the cultural, social, and economic life of greater Kalamazoo. The Foundation endeavors to develop and to enrich the Greater Kalamazoo community and its residents by supporting the work of nonprofit organizations.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
$14,366,106 grants in 2023 with 208 awards. Arts Council Greater Kalamazoo Artistic Development Initiative, Western Michigan University College Fine Arts COVID-19 response Winter Dance Gala, Public Media Network local arts performances, Kalamazoo Institute Arts Young Artists exhibition, Kalamazoo Cultural Center Epic Center renovation, LISC community development, Kalamazoo County Juvenile Home music therapy.
How to Apply
Grant Applications must be submitted on paper, not accepted online or via email. First-time applicants or those not funded in past 5 years must contact VP-Program Carol Snapp at least 4 weeks prior. Submit one single-sided paper copy. Mail or drop off in lobby 9th floor Hinman/Fifth Third Bank Building 136 East Michigan Avenue. Building hours 9am-5pm Monday-Friday. Drop box available.
Does Not Fund
Does not make grants to individuals or for academic research. Does not generally support athletics and only nominally supports housing and shelter. Does not generally support core operations and programming of K-12 educational institutions. Geographic restriction: Kalamazoo County projects only. Must be tax-exempt charitable institutions.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$13.7M
Grants
209
Median
$25K
States
4
$14.4M
Grants
212
Median
$25K
States
1
$17.1M
Grants
6
Median
$1.3M
States
1
Grant Size Distribution
$25K
Typical Grant (Median)
$100
Smallest
$9K
25th Pctile
$50K
75th Pctile
$1.7M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $9K and $50K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.7M
2024
KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
MI · INDUSTRIAL TRADES COMPLEX RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
$900K
2024
IRVING S GILMORE INTERNATIONAL KEYBOARD FESTIVAL
MI · OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
$670K
2024
KALAMAZOO REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY
MI · EFA OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
$537K
2024
DOUGLASS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
MI · FORMER LIBRARY SPACE RENOVATION
$400K
2024
KALAMAZOO COLLEGE
MI · LIGHT FINE ARTS BOILER REPLACEMENT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.