The Edward J Fletcher Foundation
Invitation OnlyKalamazoo, Michigan · EIN 38-3558309 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$142K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$8.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society St Augustine Cathedral | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Friendship House | Kalamazoo, MI | Christian resource center | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society St Joseph Catholic Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Aacorn | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Caring network | $5,000 |
| Centrica Care Navigators | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Family & Children Services | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Ministry With Community | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Shepherd's Center of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Building Blocks of Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Community Homeworks | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Disability Network of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $5,000 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Portage, MI | Operating support | $2,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship House | Kalamazoo, MI | Christian resource center | $40,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society St Joseph Catholic Church | Kalamazoo, MI | Operating support | $40,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $142,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $26,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $26,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641249349102119
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3558309
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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