The Wj and Lillian Kemler Foundation Margaret Savage President
Historical FunderTroy, Michigan · EIN 38-3384888 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | MARGARET SAVAGE PRESIDENT |
|---|---|
| Address | 5328 MIRROR LAKE COURT, WEST BLOOMFIELD MI 48323 |
| Phone | 2485791100 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN DESCRIPTION OF CHARITY AND ITS SPECIFIC FUNDING NEED. |
| 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
33% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignace Area Schools | St Ignace, MI | Zebra K9 | $20,000 |
| Corporate Accountability International | Boston, MA | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| Detroit Public Television | Wixom, MI | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Oak Park, MI | Unrestricted use | $10,000 |
| Oakland University | Rochester, MI | John dodge house | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Southfield, MI | Unrestricted use | $5,000 |
| Peace Lutheran Church | Southfield, MI | Unrestricted use | $4,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted use | $2,000 |
| National American Indian Museum | Washington, DC | Unrestricted use | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $72,500 | 9 |
| 2022 | $74,770 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 9, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542829349100404
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3384888
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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