Collver Family Foundation
Historical FunderBattle Creek, Michigan · EIN 87-2757560 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $48,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Chad Collver |
|---|---|
| Address | 10333 Running Deer Ridge, Battle Creek MI 49014 |
| Phone | 2692095484 |
| Form and materials | Typed with reason for request and include a copy of the determination letter from the IRS showing charitable status of the organization |
| Deadlines | none |
| Restrictions | none |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
20% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climax Scotts Comm School Fnd | Scotts, MI | School scholarships fund | $150,000 |
| Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | Scholarships for College of Aviation Flight Science program | $48,000 |
| Binder Park Zoo | Battle Creek, MI | general operations | $20,000 |
| Music Moves Me | Arcadia, MI | general operations | $15,000 |
| American Huey History Museum | Peru, IN | general operations | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $233,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $226,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $216,250 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640979349100914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-2757560
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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