H P & Genevieve Connable Fund
Preselected recipients only
H P & Genevieve Connable Fund is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $190,000 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$190,000
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $187,000 the year before.
16% of its 2024 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 | $187,000 | 42 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $190,000 | 46 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
H P & Genevieve Connable Fund says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What H P & Genevieve Connable Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 45 | $188,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milestone Senior Services | New home new hope campaign | $15,000 |
| Family & Children Services Inc | Operating support | $11,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Light fine arts hvac | $10,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Urgent care center in downtown kalamazoo | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Scholarships in science | $10,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Annual appeal matching campaign | $5,500 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | Scholarship assistance | $5,000 |
| Gryphon Place | Building connection capital campaign | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo | Annual campaign | $5,000 |
| Wmu Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine | Catalyst scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition | Inspire access to arts & innovation capital campaign | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Music department | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Operating support for the pathfinder district | $4,000 |
| Disability Network Southwest Michigan | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Milestone Senior Services | Operating support | $4,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo | Operating support | $4,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes | Operating support | $3,500 |
| Residential Opportunities Incorporated | Operating support | $3,500 |
| Shepherds Center of Greater Kalamazoo | Operating support | $3,500 |
| Fontana Chamber Arts | Education and community engagement program | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Inc | Operating support | $3,000 |
| YWCA of Kalamazoo | Art supplies for little seeds program | $3,000 |
| Irving S Gilmore International Piano Festival | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Community Homeworks | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Wmu Foundation | Wmuk-fm | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Barry ross guest violinist fund | $3,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Kalamazoo Literacy Council | Everyone needs to read annual campaign | $2,500 |
| Open Doors Kalamazoo | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo Inc | Operating support | $2,500 |
| El Concilio | Academia azteca youth program | $2,500 |
| South Michigan Food Bank | Operating support | $2,500 |
| Kalamazoo Choral Arts | Operating support | $2,000 |
| Community Healing Centers | Mental health services | $2,000 |
| Housing Resources Inc | Operating support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James C Melvin
- Loyal A Eldridge III
- Bradley E Weller
Questions people ask
Does H P & Genevieve Connable Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does H P & Genevieve Connable Fund give?
$190,000 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs H P & Genevieve Connable Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists James C Melvin (President/Trustee), Loyal A Eldridge III (Vice Pres/Secretary/Trustee) and Bradley E Weller (Vice Pres/Treasurer/Trustee).
What does H P & Genevieve Connable Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.