Wattles Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyKalamazoo, Michigan · EIN 38-3501111 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$222K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $15,000.
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
17% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center | Augusta, MI | Raise the roof campaign | $50,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Barnes donor advised fund | $39,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Wattles/Wiley donor advised fund | $39,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Kalamazoo, MI | General | $25,000 |
| Family & Children Services Family & Children Services | Kalamazoo, MI | Sherman lake campership program | $15,000 |
| Intl Society Child Abuse Nelgect Intl Society Child Adbuse Nelgect | Greenwood Village, CO | Ispcan next fund | $10,000 |
| The Gilmore the Gilmore | Kalamazoo, MI | Rising stars recitals | $6,000 |
| Pretty Lake Camp Pretty Lake Camp | Mattawan, MI | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Kvcc Foundation Kvcc Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Stg. bill becker marine scholarship | $5,000 |
| Stoneleigh Burham School Annual Fund | Greenfield, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Bronson Hospital Foundation Bronson Hospital Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Patient assistance | $5,000 |
| Stara Colloration Stara Colloration | Kalamazoo, MI | General | $4,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | Academy for behavorial academic | $4,000 |
| Pikes Peak Habitat Humanity Pikes Peak Habitat Humanity | Colorado Springs, CO | General | $3,000 |
| Western Michigan University Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo, MI | Rotc cadet fund | $2,500 |
| Dream of Kalamazoo Foundation Dream of Kalamazoo Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | General | $2,500 |
| Portage Public Safety Foundtation Portage Public Safety Fd | Portage, MI | General | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $222,500 | 17 |
| 2024 | $197,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $173,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620509349100622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3501111
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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