Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyKalamazoo, Michigan · EIN 38-2240062 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.8M
Organizations funded90
Typical grant$11,000
Total assets$45.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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 Civic Theatre | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo civic theatre for kalamazoo civic theatres 97th season, including theatrical, educational and outreach programming | $150,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | YMCA of greater kalamazoo for this is Y. building healthy futures for all. | $150,000 |
| Young Women's Christian Association | Kalamazoo, MI | YWCA kalamazoo for YWCA kalamazoo community impact and violence prevention | $100,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | United way of south central michigan for 2025 annual campaign | $65,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Boys & girls clubs of greater kalamazoo for boys & girls club general operating grant | $50,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Bronson health foundation for pediatric subspecialties space expansion at bronson methodist hospital | $50,000 |
| Community Healing Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Inpatient substance use disorder treatment program | $50,000 |
| Family and Children Services | Kalamazoo, MI | Family & children services for family & children services (f&cs) autism assessment & diagnostic services support | $50,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Fall 2025 multi year grant agreement # 2025-0916 awarded to kalamazoo valley community college foundation for kalamazoo valley community… | $50,000 |
| Milestone Senior Services | Kalamazoo, MI | Home repair & accessibility | $50,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | Festival playhouse 2025-26 season: foryourentertainment | $45,000 |
| Housing Resources Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Housing resources, inc. for general operations | $40,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | Dorothy U. dalton theatre lighting project | $40,000 |
| Ministry With Community of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Ministry with community, inc. for drop-in/meals program | $40,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo | Lansing, MI | Integrated student supports | $35,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Grocery pantry program | $35,000 |
| Open Doors Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Open doors kalamazoo for operating support | $35,000 |
| YWCA Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | YWCA kalamazoo for YWCA kalamazoo survivor services | $35,000 |
| Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center | Augusta, MI | Cheff therapeutic riding center for general operating | $25,000 |
| Gilmore Car Museum | Hickory Corners, MI | Fall 2025 multi year grant agreement # 2025-0908 awarded to gilmore car museum for gilmore car museum education and engagement center… | $25,000 |
| Kairos Dwelling | Kalamazoo, MI | Kairos dwelling for 2026 operational expenses | $25,000 |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo institute of arts for kalamazoo institute of arts general operations fy2026 | $25,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo symphony orchestra for kso artists in residence program | $25,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo valley habitat for humanity, inc. for community housing impact | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Planned parenthood of michigan for the patient care fund | $25,000 |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Wmu irving S. gilmore school of music sound mixing console at the western sound studio | $25,000 |
| Can-Do Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Accessible programs = successful entrepreneurs! | $20,000 |
| Gilmore Keyboard Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | Irving S. gilmore international keyboard festival for fy26 general operating support for the gilmore | $20,000 |
| Hispanic American Council Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Mente sana, comunidad prospera (healthy mind, thriving community) | $20,000 |
| Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Centrica youth-focused grief support programs | $20,000 |
| Hospital Hospitality House | Kalamazoo, MI | Hospital hospitality house of southwest michigan, inc for operational support for hospital hospitality house | $20,000 |
| Kalamazoo Aviation History Museum | Portage, MI | Kalamazoo aviation history museum dba air zoo for the science inspiration scholarship fund | $20,000 |
| Kc Ready 4S | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county ready 4S for kc ready 4S 2025-2026 high quality support | $20,000 |
| Aacorn Farm Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Aacorn, inc for aacorn skill building program essential operations | $15,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Arts council of greater kalamazoo for 2025-26 programming support of arts council | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Kalamazoo, MI | One to one mentoring | $15,000 |
| Edison Neighborhood Association | Kalamazoo, MI | Edison neighborhood association for the edison neighborhood associations programs, projects, and services | $15,000 |
| Kalamazoo Public Library | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo public library for oneplace@kpl | $15,000 |
| Portage Community Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Portage community center for general operating support | $15,000 |
| Read and Write Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | 2025-2026 fy operational support | $15,000 |
| West Michigan Cancer Center | Kalamazoo, MI | West michigan cancer center & institute for blood disorders for patient care services & survivorship program (pcsp) | $15,000 |
| Black Arts & Cultural Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Black arts & cultural center for winter/40th year celebration support | $13,000 |
| Black Arts and Cultural Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Fall programing and black arts festival | $13,000 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Kalamazoo, MI | 2025 shoe distribution | $12,500 |
| Sld Read | Portage, MI | Tutoring & intervention services - kalamazoo county | $12,000 |
| New Year's Fest of Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | New years fest of kalamazoo, inc. for new years fest | $11,000 |
| Community Homeworks | Kalamazoo, MI | Community homeworks for operational support for homeowner core programs in kalamazoo county | $10,000 |
| First Congregational Church of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | First congregational church for kalamazoo drop-in child care center | $10,000 |
| Girls Build Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | The woodward project: a gbk learning lab for community impact | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run - Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Girls on the run of greater kalamazoo for 25.26 bold hearts | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Center for Youth and Community | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo center for youth and community for eys individual student services for struggling learners | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Cultural Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo cultural center for 2025 kcc operational request | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Housing Advocates | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo housing advocates for housing stability | $10,000 |
| The Arc Community Advocates | Kalamazoo, MI | The arc community advocates for advocacy for individuals with disabilities: general operations | $10,000 |
| Partners in Housing Transition | Kalamazoo, MI | Partners in housing transition for every childs head in a bed | $9,000 |
| Bent Not Broken | Kalamazoo, MI | Youth summer program | $7,500 |
| Bent Not Broken | Kalamazoo, MI | Bent not broken for youth participatory defense and school-based deflection programs | $7,500 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Kalamazoo, MI | Local initiatives support corporation for kalamazoo community and economic development sustainability initiative | $7,500 |
| Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestras | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo junior symphony society for celebrating excellence through music and community | $7,000 |
| Center Stage Theatre | Kalamazoo, MI | Center stage theatre grant approved for warehouse rental expenses | $5,400 |
Showing the 60 largest of 90 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Fall 2025 multi year grant agreement # 2025-0916 awarded to kalamazoo valley community college foundation for kalamazoo valley community… | $50,000 |
| Gilmore Car Museum | Hickory Corners, MI | Fall 2025 multi year grant agreement # 2025-0908 awarded to gilmore car museum for gilmore car museum education and engagement center… | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,822,900 | 92 |
| 2024 | $2,082,700 | 100 |
| 2023 | $1,956,750 | 94 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602539349101010
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2240062
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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