Gary Sisters Foundation
Accepts applications
Gary Sisters Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $115,600 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $21,100. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$115,600
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$21,100
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $112,580 the year before.
19% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $109,088 | 18 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $112,580 | 24 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $115,600 | 27 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frances A Little 4415 Duke Street Suite 1E, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (269) 344-6143 |
| What to submit | Brief description and budget for program that grant is intended to fund. |
| Restrictions | Individuals are ineligible to receive grants or loans. |
What Gary Sisters Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 27 | $115,600 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | Provision of educational opportunities | $21,100 |
| Kalamazoo Junior Golf Association | Support programs | $9,500 |
| Community Homeworks | Organizational tool capacity | $5,000 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Shoes | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Drop-In Child Care | General operations | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Housing Advocates | Social services | $5,000 |
| Open Doors Kalamazoo | Apartment renovations and repairs | $5,000 |
| SLD Read | Support programs | $5,000 |
| Warm Kids | Winter clothing | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Michigan | General operations | $4,500 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan | General operations | $4,000 |
| Kalamazoo Eastside Boxing | General operations | $4,000 |
| The Arc | Social services | $4,000 |
| Communities in Schools | General operations | $3,000 |
| Gryphon Place | Suicide prevention services | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theatre | Inclusionary program | $3,000 |
| KC READY4S | General operations | $3,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Food bank | $3,000 |
| MRC Industries Inc | General operations | $3,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General operations | $2,500 |
| Pretty Lake | My camp program | $2,500 |
| Stulberg International String Competition | General operations | $2,500 |
| Tillers International | General operations | $2,500 |
| Disability Network | Disability services | $2,000 |
| Aacorn Farm | Greenhouse project | $1,500 |
| Lending Hands | General operations | $1,000 |
| Open Roads | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George T Schumacher
- Frances A Little
- Cynthia P Ortega
- Mitchell Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Gary Sisters Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Gary Sisters Foundation give?
$115,600 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Gary Sisters Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George T Schumacher (Vice President), Frances A Little (Secretary), Cynthia P Ortega (President) and Mitchell Wilson (Treasurer).
What does Gary Sisters Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.