Kolassa Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Kolassa Family Foundation is a private foundation in Battle Creek, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $58,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $13,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$58,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$13,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $82,000 the year before.
25% 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 | $50,000 | 4 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $82,000 | 7 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $58,000 | 5 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gayle Kolassa 178 Buckley Lane, Battle Creek, MI 49015 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (269) 968-9945 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What Kolassa Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 3 | $33,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman Lake YMCA | Operations and education | $13,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Urological research & educaiton | $12,500 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Rheumatology research & education | $12,500 |
| Binder Park Zoo | Operations and education | $10,000 |
| Tibbits Opera Foundation and Arts | Operations and education | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gayle J Kolassa
- Thomas E Kolassa
- Meghan T Kolassa
- Peter T Kolassa
Questions people ask
Does Kolassa Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kolassa Family Foundation give?
$58,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Kolassa Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Gayle J Kolassa (President), Thomas E Kolassa (Treasurer), Meghan T Kolassa (Director) and Peter T Kolassa (Director).
What does Kolassa Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.