Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation
Accepts applications
Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $499,068 in 51 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $53,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$499,068
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$53,000
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $371,373 the year before.
55% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $371,373 | 43 | $16.3 million |
| 2024 | $499,068 | 51 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Chris Shook 162 East Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (269) 381-3490, cshook@jgfdn.org |
| What to submit | See application and granting guidelines at jgfdn.org |
| Restrictions | For public and charitable causes primarily within the community of kalamazoo, Michigan, with particular emphasis on the improvement of downtown kalamazoo. Applications may be for capital needs or special project funding. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 39 | $456,068 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 6 | $9,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $7,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Borgess Foundation | Tree of love/emergency dept | $53,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Emergency/urgent care support | $51,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition | Capital | $30,000 |
| Community Healing Center | Operations | $29,239 |
| Kalamazoo College | Hvac upgrades | $25,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo | Asl programming | $20,000 |
| Gryphon Place | Capital | $20,000 |
| Special Days Camps | Operations | $18,000 |
| Farmers Alley Theatre | Operations | $17,000 |
| Catholic Schools of GRTR Kalamazoo | Operations | $16,000 |
| Center for Public Justice | Operations | $15,000 |
| Kalamazoo Cultural Center | Security upgrade | $15,000 |
| First Congregational Church | Nature playscape | $15,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | Alarm system | $15,000 |
| Lending Hands of Michigan | Electrical improvements | $15,000 |
| VFW Post 827 | Renovations | $15,000 |
| Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries | Snow plow | $10,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Patriotic pops concert | $10,000 |
| YWCA | Kitchen upgrades | $10,000 |
| Crescendo Academy of Music | Furniture | $7,529 |
| Boulder County Arts Alliance Inc | Operations | $7,000 |
| Bright Promise Fund for Urban Christian Education | Operations | $6,000 |
| Huron River Watershed Council | Operations | $6,000 |
| Bike Friendly Kalamazoo | Mural | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo in Bloom | Bronson park | $5,000 |
| KVCC Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| The University of Michigan Law Schl | Operations | $5,000 |
| The William George Agency | Operations | $5,000 |
| Guardian Finance & Advocacy Services | Server upgrades | $5,000 |
| Safe Place | Operations | $5,000 |
| Children's Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center | Operations | $4,000 |
| Missional Chaplains | Materials | $3,000 |
| Second Wind Cottages | Operations | $3,000 |
| The Sciencenter | Operations | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Operations | $2,500 |
| Tko Premier SC | Operations | $2,500 |
| Gilmore Car Museum | Operations | $2,500 |
| Peo International | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Our Place in Paradise | Operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Case Hoogendoorn
- Christopher Shook
- George Lennon
- Mariette Lemieux
- James S Gilmore III
- Bethany Gilmore
Questions people ask
Does Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation give?
$499,068 in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Case Hoogendoorn (Secretary/Treasurer), Christopher Shook (President), George Lennon (Director) and Mariette Lemieux (Chair) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.