Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKalamazoo, Michigan · EIN 20-0488026 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$178K
Organizations funded40
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$214K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $3,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generous Hands Inc | Vicksburg, MI | General support | $20,000 |
| Wild Paks | Mattawan, MI | General support | $20,000 |
| Broncos Kitchen Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $17,500 |
| South Michigan Food Bank | Battle Creek, MI | General support | $12,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $9,500 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $9,500 |
| Milestone Senior Services | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $7,500 |
| 12 Baskets Food Pantry | Portage, MI | General support | $7,000 |
| Mattawan Area Pantry | Mattawan, MI | General support | $5,500 |
| Community Healing Centers | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue Project | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $3,500 |
| Girls on the Run of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $3,500 |
| Alternatives | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $3,000 |
| Animal's Best Friend Fund Inc | Oshtemo, MI | General support | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Humane Society | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $3,000 |
| Ministry With Community | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $3,000 |
| SPCA of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $3,000 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $2,500 |
| Wmu Theatre | Kalamazoo, MI | Wmu theatre guild | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society - Real Men Wear Pink | Southfield, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Communities in Schools - Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Family and Children Services | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Junior League of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theatre | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Lending Hands of Michigan | Portage, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Opening Act Theatre Company | Lawton, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Pretty Lake Vacation Camp | Mattawan, MI | General support | $2,000 |
| Mattawan Consolidated Schools | Mattawan, MI | Walk-A-Thon | $1,950 |
| Centrica Care Navigators | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $1,500 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $1,500 |
| YWCA Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $1,250 |
| American Red Cross | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Bbbs of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Feral Today Friend Tomorrow | Farmington Hills, MI | General support | $1,000 |
| Great Lakes Burn Camp | Jackson, MI | General support | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage Community Center | Portage, MI | General support | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $177,700 | 41 |
| 2023 | $184,900 | 44 |
| 2022 | $163,500 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503169349100925
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0488026
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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