Irving S Gilmore Foundation
Irving S Gilmore Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $15.2 million in 205 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.3 million. Its filing does not say whether it accepts applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$15.2 million
- Number of grants205
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$367 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $16.2 million 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 | $14.4 million | 212 | $333 million |
| 2024 | $16.2 million | 209 | $353 million |
| 2025 | $15.2 million | 205 | $367 million |
How to apply
The filing gives no application details. Check the foundation's website before you apply.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Irving S Gilmore Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 204 | $15.7 million |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | Industrial trades complex renovation and expansion | $1.3 million |
| Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival | Operational support | $1.0 million |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Gilmore theatre complex lighting/technology upgrades | $1.0 million |
| Ecumenical Senior Center | Capital campaign | $775,000 |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Efa operational support | $670,000 |
| Senior Services Inc | Facilities improvements | $549,000 |
| Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival | Purchase of three steinway pianos | $543,584 |
| Bureau of Services for Blind Persons | Roof replacement for bureau of blind services training center | $500,000 |
| Kalamazoo Public Schools | Chenery auditorium phase 1 capital improvements | $450,000 |
| Southwest Michigan First Corporation | Operational support | $350,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Operational support | $300,000 |
| Housing Resources Inc | Facilities upgrades | $300,000 |
| Can-Do Kitchen | Capital campaign | $250,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Programming | $226,000 |
| County of Kalamazoo | "the landing place" hotel shelter project | $200,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Operational support | $200,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Operational support | $200,000 |
| Pretty Lake Vacation Camp | Summer camp cabin replacement | $200,000 |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theatre | Operational support | $175,000 |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Efa student arts scholarships | $175,000 |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency | Equipment purchase - print shop | $160,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo artistic development initiative | $150,000 |
| Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan | Facilities upgrades | $150,000 |
| Kalamazoo Youth Development Network | Kalamazoo county operational support | $150,000 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | Operational support | $150,000 |
| Open Roads Bike Program | Capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Warehouse temperature control capital project | $145,000 |
| Pine Rest Christian Counseling Center | Kalamazoo crisis stabilization unit | $125,000 |
| Kalamazoo Center for Youth & Community | Programming | $110,000 |
| Charter Township of Comstock | Riverfront redevelopment project | $100,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Kalamazoo County Ready 4S | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | Operational support | $100,000 |
| Prevention Works of Southwest Michigan Inc | Kalamazoo county programs and services | $100,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Lifeline alliance | $100,000 |
| Urban Alliance | Building renovations | $100,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo | Cradle kalamazoo-women and infant support for health (wish) | $100,000 |
| Young Womens Christian Assoc of Kalamazoo | Cradle kalamazoo-women and infant support for health (wish) | $100,000 |
| Fontana Chamber Arts | Operational support | $95,200 |
| Ministry With Community Inc | Operational support | $85,000 |
Officers and trustees
- FL Parks
- MG Coleman
- JH Moore
- CD Wattles
- RM Beam
- RT Ezelle
- RM Hughey Jr
- Ce Duck
- CR Snapp
Questions people ask
Does Irving S Gilmore Foundation accept grant applications?
Its filing does not say. Contact the foundation before applying.
How much does Irving S Gilmore Foundation give?
$15.2 million in tax year 2025, across 205 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Irving S Gilmore Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists FL Parks (Chairman), MG Coleman (President), JH Moore (1st VP) and CD Wattles (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Irving S Gilmore Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and international.