Private foundation · Kalamazoo, MI

Irving S Gilmore Foundation

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Typical grant size
$9K – $25K – $75K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
150
Repeat grantees
92
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesSEE STATEMENT
ContactSEE STATEMENT · 2693426411
MaterialsSEE STATEMENT
RestrictionsSEE STATEMENT

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Rm Hughey Jr
EXEC VP/CEO
$246K
Ce Duck
VP-ADMIN
$149K
Cr Snapp
VP-PROGRAM
$131K
Mg Coleman
PRESIDENT
$30K
Rm Beam
SECRETARY
$29K
Jh Moore
1ST VP
$29K
Cd Wattles
TREASURER
$28K
Rt Ezelle
TRUSTEE
$28K
Fl Parks
CHAIRMAN
$28K
Rn Kilgore
TRUSTEE
$6K
Hughey Jr Rm
EXEC VP/CEO
$217K
Duck Ce
VP-ADMIN
$131K
Snapp Cr
VP-PROGRAM
$115K
Coleman Mg
PRESIDENT
$30K
Wattles Cd
TREASURER
$30K
Kilgore Rn
TRUSTEE
$30K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
3.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
439
Total grants awarded
$71.6M
Total amount
$163K
Average grant
$10.3M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$13.7M
209 grants
2023
$14.4M
212 grants
2022
$17.1M
6 grants
2021
$13.4M
6 grants
2020
$13.1M
6 grants

Top recipients

12 grants · MI
$26.4M
Grants Paid
5 grants · MI
$17.1M
4 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$2.2M
19 grants · MI · ≈ likely match
$1.9M
2 grants · MI · ≈ likely match
$1.7M
7 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$1.7M
13 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$1.3M
2 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$700K
Prevention Works of Southwest Michigan Inc
4 grants · MI
$650K
3 grants · MI · ✓ Exact match
$650K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation
INDUSTRIAL TRADES COMPLEX RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
MI · TY 2024
$1.7M
Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$900K
Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency
EFA OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$670K
Douglass Community Association
FORMER LIBRARY SPACE RENOVATION
MI · TY 2024
$537K
Kalamazoo College
LIGHT FINE ARTS BOILER REPLACEMENT
MI · TY 2024
$400K
Southwest Michigan First Corporation
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$350K
Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival
PIANO PURCHASE
MI · TY 2024
$326K
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
GRANTMAKING/DONOR SOFTWARE UPGRADES
MI · TY 2024
$300K
Family Health Center Inc
SECURITY UPGRADES - PATTERSON CAMPUS
MI · TY 2024
$300K
Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$300K
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$260K
Michigan State University
RXKIDS KALAMAZOO - KALAMAZOO COUNTY DIRECT PAYMENTS ONLY
MI · TY 2024
$250K
Pretty Lake Vacation Camp
SUMMER CAMP CABIN REPLACEMENT
MI · TY 2024
$250K
Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
PROGRAMMING
MI · TY 2024
$214K
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$200K
Family & Children Services Inc
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (OVER 2 YEARS)
MI · TY 2024
$200K
Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum
STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN FOR "AIR ZOO 3.0"
MI · TY 2024
$200K
Prevention Works of Southwest Michigan Inc
HUBONE GENERAL OPERATIONS
MI · TY 2024
$200K
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$175K
Kalamazoo Youth Development Network
KALAMAZOO COUNTY OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$150K
Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes
GROCERY PANTRY PROGRAM
MI · TY 2024
$150K
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
OPERATIONS & 100TH ANNIVERSARY
MI · TY 2024
$125K
Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency
EFA STUDENT ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
MI · TY 2024
$125K
Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan Inc
2024-2026 KALAMAZOO COUNTY LIFE GUIDE PROGRAM (3 YR)
MI · TY 2024
$120K
Kalamazoo Center for Youth & Community
PROGRAMMING
MI · TY 2024
$110K
Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency
WOODSEDGE MUSIC THERAPY PROGRAM (3 YEARS)
MI · TY 2024
$105K
Urban Alliance
BUILDING RENOVATIONS
MI · TY 2024
$100K
Kairos Dwelling
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
MI · TY 2024
$100K
United Way of South Central Michigan
DISASTER RELIEF FUND
MI · TY 2024
$100K
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
HAZARD TREE PROJECT
MI · TY 2024
$100K
Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo
CRADLE KALAMAZOO-WOMEN AND INFANT SUPPORT FOR HEALTH (WISH)
MI · TY 2024
$100K
Gryphon Place
KALAMAZOO COMMUNITY INFORMATION EXCHANGE
MI · TY 2024
$100K
Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo
KALAMAZOO ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE
MI · TY 2024
$100K
Kalamazoo County Ready 4s
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$100K
Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$100K
Kalamazoo City of
KDPS CRIME ANALYST POSITION
MI · TY 2024
$98K
Fontana Chamber Arts
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$95K
Grand Valley University Foundation
WGVU'S "KALAMAZOO LIVELY ARTS" PRODUCTION
MI · TY 2024
$83K
Kalamazoo City of
HOLIDAY EVENTS
MI · TY 2024
$80K
Glass Art Kalamazoo Inc
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$80K
Prevention Works of Southwest Michigan Inc
KALAMAZOO COUNTY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
MI · TY 2024
$75K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo Inc
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$75K
Housing Resources Inc
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$75K
Public Media Network
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$75K
Ministry With Community Inc
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$75K
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
SHEET MUSIC ARCHIVAL EQUIPMENT
MI · TY 2024
$72K
Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra
"KALAMAZOO KIDS IN TUNE AND ORCHESTRA ROUH" AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS
MI · TY 2024
$70K
Community Aids Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan
KALAMAZOO COUNTY OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$65K
Douglass Community Association
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
MI · TY 2024
$65K
United Way of South Central Michigan
ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
MI · TY 2024
$65K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.