Havirmill Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Havirmill Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $438,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $161,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$438,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$161,000
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $208,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $330,500 | 24 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $208,000 | 22 | $8.4 million |
| 2025 | $438,500 | 21 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
Havirmill Foundation 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 Havirmill Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 20 | $407,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YWCA of Kalamazoo | Charitable | $161,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Charitable | $51,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michiga | Charitable | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Community Homeworks | Charitable | $15,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michiga | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Centrica Care Navigators | Charitable | $10,000 |
| KVCC Foundation | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwe | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Southwest Michigan First Corporatio | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Kalamazoo City Treasurer | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Irving S Gilmore Keyboard | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Kalamazoo Rotary Club Charities | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ministry With Community | Charitable | $1,000 |
| President & Fellows of Harvard Coll | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Western Michigan University Foundat | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry L Miller
- Susan L Miller
- Kenneth V Miller
- James Melvin
- Bradley Weller
- Christopher Miller
Questions people ask
Does Havirmill Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Havirmill Foundation give?
$438,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Havirmill Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerry L Miller (President), Susan L Miller (Vice Preside), Kenneth V Miller (Sect/Treasur) and James Melvin (Asst Secreta) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Havirmill Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and arts and culture.