Collver Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Collver Family Foundation is a private foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $233,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $34,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$233,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$34,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $226,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,250 | 4 | $5.9 million |
| 2024 | $226,000 | 5 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $233,000 | 4 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Chad Collver 10333 Running Deer Ridge, Battle Creek, MI 49014 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (269) 209-5484 |
| What to submit | Typed with reason for request and include a copy of the determination letter from the IRS showing charitable status of the organization |
What Collver Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 4 | $233,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Climax Scotts Comm School Fnd | School scholarships fund | $150,000 |
| Western Michigan University | Scholarships for College of Aviation Flight Science program | $48,000 |
| Binder Park Zoo | general operations | $20,000 |
| Music Moves Me | general operations | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gilbert Collver
- Chad Collver
- Lila J Collver
- Stacey L Hamlin
- Kelly J Collver
Questions people ask
Does Collver Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Collver Family Foundation give?
$233,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $34,000.
Who runs Collver Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gilbert Collver (President/Treasurer), Chad Collver (VP / Secretary), Lila J Collver (Director) and Stacey L Hamlin (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Collver Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.