Irving S Gilmore Foundation
Historical FunderKalamazoo, Michigan · EIN 23-7236057 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$15.7M
Organizations funded205
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$367.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,000 and $65,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SEE STATEMENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 E MICHIGAN AVE, KALAMAZOO MI 49007 |
| Phone | 2693426411 |
| Form and materials | SEE STATEMENT |
| Deadlines | SEE STATEMENT |
| Restrictions | SEE STATEMENT |
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 Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Industrial trades complex renovation and expansion | $1,300,000 |
| Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $1,000,000 |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Gilmore theatre complex lighting/technology upgrades | $1,000,000 |
| Ecumenical Senior Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Capital campaign | $775,000 |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Portage, MI | Efa operational support | $670,000 |
| Senior Services Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Facilities improvements | $549,000 |
| Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival | Kalamazoo, MI | Purchase of three steinway pianos | $543,584 |
| Bureau of Services for Blind Persons | Lansing, MI | Roof replacement for bureau of blind services training center | $500,000 |
| Kalamazoo Public Schools | Kalamazoo, MI | Chenery auditorium phase 1 capital improvements | $450,000 |
| Southwest Michigan First Corporation | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $350,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $300,000 |
| Housing Resources Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Facilities upgrades | $300,000 |
| Can-Do Kitchen | Kalamazoo, MI | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | $226,000 |
| County of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | "The landing place" hotel shelter project | $200,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $200,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $200,000 |
| Pretty Lake Vacation Camp | Mattawan, MI | Summer camp cabin replacement | $200,000 |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theatre | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $175,000 |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Portage, MI | Efa student arts scholarships | $175,000 |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Portage, MI | Equipment purchase - print shop | $160,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo artistic development initiative | $150,000 |
| Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Facilities upgrades | $150,000 |
| Kalamazoo Youth Development Network | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county operational support | $150,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $150,000 |
| Open Roads Bike Program | Kalamazoo, MI | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Warehouse temperature control capital project | $145,000 |
| Pine Rest Christian Counseling Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo crisis stabilization unit | $125,000 |
| Kalamazoo Center for Youth & Community | Kalamazoo, MI | Programming | $110,000 |
| Charter Township of Comstock | Kalamazoo, MI | Riverfront redevelopment project | $100,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Kalamazoo County Ready 4S | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Prevention Works of Southwest Michigan Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county programs and services | $100,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Lifeline alliance | $100,000 |
| Urban Alliance | Kalamazoo, MI | Building renovations | $100,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Cradle kalamazoo-women and infant support for health (wish) | $100,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Cradle kalamazoo-women and infant support for health (wish) | $100,000 |
| Fontana Chamber Arts | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $95,200 |
| Ministry With Community Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $85,000 |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Wgvu's "kalamazoo lively arts" production | $83,000 |
| Glass Art Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $80,000 |
| Kalamazoo City of | Kalamazoo, MI | Holiday events | $80,000 |
| Public Media Network | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $80,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $75,000 |
| Gryphon Place | Portage, MI | Operational support | $75,000 |
| Housing Resources Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $75,000 |
| Prevention Works of Southwest Michigan Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $75,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Kalamazoo, MI | "Kalamazoo kids in tune and orchestra rouh" afterschool programs | $70,000 |
| Kalamazoo Cultural Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $68,000 |
| Community AIDS Resource & Education Services of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county operational support | $65,000 |
| Douglass Community Association | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $65,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Annual campaign | $65,000 |
| Kalamazoo Experiential Learning Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational/Program support | $60,350 |
| Kalamazoo Gaylesbian Resource Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Operational support | $60,000 |
| Ministry With Community Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | Vehicle purchase | $59,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county programming support | $50,000 |
| Community Healing Centers | Kalamazoo, MI | S.t.r.e.e.t. and "girls of the heart" programs | $50,000 |
| Council of Michigan Foundations | Grand Rapids, MI | Annual conference evening event | $50,000 |
| Genevieve and Donald S Gilmore Foundation | Hickory Corners, MI | Exhibit remodel | $50,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 205 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Public Schools | Kalamazoo, MI | Chenery auditorium phase 1 capital improvements | $1,550,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Industrial trades complex renovation and expansion | $1,000,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Chorale | White Pigeon, MI | Operational support | $9,000 |
| Grand Valley University Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | Underwriting of wgvu's "great performances" series | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,676,271 | 209 |
| 2024 | $13,677,147 | 217 |
| 2023 | $14,366,106 | 215 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7236057
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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