Dr Joe Foundation
Invitation OnlyKalamazoo, Michigan · EIN 45-5343138 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$193K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
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
17% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Walk Tall Foundation for Kids | Mattawan, MI | Educational programs & scholarships | $30,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Provide critical social services across nine counties | $20,000 |
| The Wexford Foundation | Hilton Head Island, SC | Assistance to indigent families | $17,500 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Kalamazoo, MI | Shoe fund for students in the kalamazoo county public elementary school system | $15,000 |
| Kalamazoo County Ready 4S | Kalamazoo, MI | Assistance for early childhood education | $15,000 |
| Aacorn Farm | Kalamazoo, MI | Life enrichment for adults with developmental disabilities | $12,000 |
| Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center | Augusta, MI | Activities and therapies to special needs individuals | $10,000 |
| Community Healing Centers | Kalamazoo, MI | Support for traumas of child abuse, addiction, and mental health disorders. | $10,000 |
| Family and Children Services | Kalamazoo, MI | Assistance to families with immediate crisis needs | $10,000 |
| Hospital Hospitatlity House | Kalamazoo, MI | Housing families of critically ill | $10,000 |
| Pretty Lake | Mattawan, MI | Sponsor camp for youth and their families | $10,000 |
| Wildpaks | Mattawan, MI | Food assistance to students on weekends | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries | Kalamazoo, MI | Community support for the homeless and those in need | $10,000 |
| Minstry With Community | Kalamazoo, MI | Daytime shelter and resource center | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Low Country | Hilton Head Island, SC | Support community youth | $3,750 |
| Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heoroes | Bluffton, SC | Assistance for providing service canines to wounded military heroes | $3,750 |
| Sparrow & Nest Designs | Kalamazoo, MI | Assistance to individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness | $1,300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,300 | 17 |
| 2024 | $204,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $199,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611529349100706
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-5343138
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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