Burton & Elizabeth Upjohn Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyKalamazoo, Michigan · EIN 38-2341573 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$109K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $12,000 |
| Community Healing Centers | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Young Women's Christian Association | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $10,000 |
| Family & Children Services | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $9,000 |
| Ministry With Community of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $6,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Disability Network Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Programs & services | $5,000 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Portage, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Housing Resourcesinc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Milestone Senior Services | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| New Genesis | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center | Augusta, MI | Integrated education and scholarships | $5,000 |
| Aacorn Farm Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $4,000 |
| Kalamazoo Drop in Child Care Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $4,000 |
| Residential Opportunities Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $4,000 |
| Kalamazoo Literacy Council | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $3,000 |
| Urban Alliance | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $3,000 |
| South Michigan Food Bank | Battle Creek, MI | Operations | $3,000 |
| American Red Cross | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $2,000 |
| Heritage Community of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $1,000 |
| Lending Hands of Michigan Inc | Portage, MI | Operations | $1,000 |
| Sld Read | Portage, MI | Programs & supports | $1,000 |
| El Concilio | Kalamazoo, MI | Operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $104,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $101,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611569349100206
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2341573
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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