Gary Sisters Foundation
Historical FunderKalamazoo, Michigan · EIN 38-3109660 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | FRANCES A LITTLE |
|---|---|
| Address | 4415 DUKE STREET SUITE 1E, KALAMAZOO MI 49008 |
| Phone | 2693446143 |
| Form and materials | BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET FOR PROGRAM THAT GRANT IS INTENDED TO FUND. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | INDIVIDUALS ARE INELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE GRANTS OR LOANS. |
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Kalamazoo, MI | Provision of educational opportunities | $21,100 |
| Kalamazoo Junior Golf Association | Kalamazoo, MI | Support programs | $9,500 |
| Community Homeworks | Kalamazoo, MI | Organizational tool capacity | $5,000 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Portage, MI | Shoes | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Housing Advocates | Kalamazoo, MI | Social services | $5,000 |
| Open Doors Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Apartment renovations and repairs | $5,000 |
| Sld Read | Kalamazoo, MI | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Warm Kids | Portage, MI | Winter clothing | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Michigan | Bloomfield, MI | General operations | $4,500 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $4,000 |
| Kalamazoo Eastside Boxing | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $4,000 |
| The Arc | Kalamazoo, MI | Social services | $4,000 |
| Communities in Schools | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $3,000 |
| Gryphon Place | Kalamazoo, MI | Suicide prevention services | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theatre | Kalamazoo, MI | Inclusionary program | $3,000 |
| Kc Ready4s | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $3,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Food bank | $3,000 |
| Mrc Industries Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $3,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Pretty Lake | Mattawan, MI | My camp program | $2,500 |
| Stulberg International String Competition | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Tillers International | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $2,500 |
| Disability Network | Kalamazoo, MI | Disability services | $2,000 |
| Aacorn Farm | Kalamazoo, MI | Greenhouse project | $1,500 |
| Lending Hands | Portage, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
| Open Roads | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,600 | 27 |
| 2024 | $112,580 | 24 |
| 2023 | $109,088 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612129349100406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3109660
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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