The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong Foundation
Historical FunderKalamazoo, Michigan · EIN 38-3244488 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CO JAMES VANDERROEST |
|---|---|
| Address | 834 KING HIGHWAY STE 110, KALAMAZOO MI 49001 |
| Phone | 2693449236 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC APPLICATION REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. |
| Deadlines | ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE FILED BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND SEPTEMBER 30. |
| Restrictions | FOUNDATION IS DEVOTED TO SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS WHICH BENEFIT SOUTHWESTERN MICHIGAN CHILDREN INCLUDING VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS; AS WELL AS EDUCATION ABOUT AND PRESERVATION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS; FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH FOR THE UNDERSTANDING OF SJOGREN'S SYNDROME AND RELATED DISEASES AND THEIR TREATMENT; AND THE CONSERVATION OF AREAS OF SIGNIFICANT BIO-DIVERSITY. |
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
13% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University Foundat | Kalamazoo, MI | General operationg | $18,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Benton Harbor | Benton Harbor, MI | General operating | $16,000 |
| Read and Write Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating | $15,000 |
| Carnegie Center for Arts (Oper) | New Albany, IN | General operating | $12,000 |
| Open Doors | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating | $12,000 |
| Girsl Scouts Heart of Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Arts programming | $11,000 |
| Food Bank of South Central Michigan | Battle Creek, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Public Library | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Crescendo Music Academy | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating | $8,000 |
| Fox Music Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Kalamazoo, MI | Summer art camp scholarships | $6,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating | $6,000 |
| Aacorn Community | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Curious Kids Musuem | St Joseph, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | General operations | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | Kalamazoo, MI | Youth outreach | $5,000 |
| Michigan Crossroads Council Boy Scouts of America | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating | $5,000 |
| St Joeseph County United Way | Centreville, MI | Parks and recreation | $5,000 |
| Sw Michigan Land Conservancy | Galesburg, MI | General operating | $4,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Watervliet, MI | Michigan chapter | $4,000 |
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Matthai botanical garden | $3,000 |
| Wvgu Public Media | Grand Rapids, MI | General operations | $3,000 |
| Carnegie Center for Arts (Program) | New Albany, IN | Music program | $2,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Museum | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating | $2,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Watervliet, MI | Great lakes project | $2,000 |
| Fernwood Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve | Niles, MI | Youth education | $1,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo, MI | General operating | $1,500 |
| Bat Conservation International | Austin, TX | General operating | $1,000 |
| Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation | Reston, VA | General operating | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $185,000 | 29 |
| 2024 | $145,000 | 25 |
| 2023 | $144,500 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641329349102339
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3244488
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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