Kolassa Family Foundation
Historical FunderBattle Creek, Michigan · EIN 45-4093228 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $12,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GAYLE KOLASSA |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 BUCKLEY LANE, BATTLE CREEK MI 49015 |
| Phone | 2699689945 |
| Form and materials | LETTER |
| 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
40% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Lake YMCA | Augusta, MI | Operations and education | $13,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Urological research & educaiton | $12,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland, OH | Rheumatology research & education | $12,500 |
| Binder Park Zoo | Battle Creek, MI | Operations and education | $10,000 |
| Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts | Coldwater, MI | Operations and education | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $82,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631389349100793
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-4093228
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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