THE RONDA E STRYKER AND WILLIAM D
Annual Giving
$53.2M+26% YoY
Grants
176
Median Grant
$150K
Organizations Funded
80
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Foundation Overview
Mission
We invest in and partner with organizations and groups working to end intergenerational poverty in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. We strive to use a relationship centered approach that is driven by values, centered on relationships, aware of how power works, and prioritizes equity, trust, and ongoing partnership.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Focus on supporting organizations led by and serving Black people, people of color, and other communities historically marginalized. Partner with organizations working to change systems and root causes that lead to intergenerational poverty. Move away from traditional responsive grantmaking to proactive, strategic partnerships.
How to Apply
Foundation has moved away from traditional responsive grantmaking. If a community organization is strongly aligned, the Grant Program Team invites organizations to submit strategic applications via SJF grant platform, Fluxx. Contact grants@strykerjohnstonfoundation.org for opportunities to connect.
Does Not Fund
Geographic restrictions to Kalamazoo County, Michigan only. Must be 501(c)(3) Public Charity or educational institution. Must have board-approved nondiscrimination policy. Capital campaigns receive limited funding. Organizations must be led by and accountable to people most impacted by issues.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$53.2M
Grants
176
Median
$150K
States
3
$42.3M
Grants
144
Median
$132K
States
2
$70.9M
Grants
147
Median
$95K
States
1
Grant Size Distribution
$150K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$100K
25th Pctile
$164K
75th Pctile
$5.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $100K and $164K.
Largest Recent Grants
$5.0M
2024
KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
MI · RX KIDS PROGRAM
$3.8M
2024
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC
MI · MAY BE USED TO ACCOMPLISH THE OBJECTIVES OF THE KALAMAZOO EARLY LEARNING NETWORK PRESCHOOLS AT FAMILY HEALTH CENTER'S DISCRETION
$2.1M
2024
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF KALAMAZOO
MI · ELEMENTARY INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS
$2.0M
2024
ECUMENICAL SENIOR CENTER
MI · CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
$2.0M
2024
ECUMENICAL SENIOR CENTER
MI · CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
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.