Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $181,200 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $20,000. 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$181,200
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$213,758
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $189,400 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $175,900 | 43 | $220,634 |
| 2023 | $189,400 | 42 | $218,480 |
| 2024 | $181,200 | 40 | $213,758 |
How to apply
Mike and Sharon Seelye Family 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 Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 40 | $177,700 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Generous Hands Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Wild Paks | General support | $20,000 |
| Broncos Kitchen Foundation | General support | $17,500 |
| South Michigan Food Bank | General support | $12,000 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | General support | $9,500 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes | General support | $9,500 |
| Milestone Senior Services | General support | $7,500 |
| 12 Baskets Food Pantry | General support | $7,000 |
| Mattawan Area Pantry | General support | $5,500 |
| Community Healing Centers | General support | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue Project | General support | $3,500 |
| Girls on the Run of Greater Kalamazoo | General support | $3,500 |
| Alternatives | General support | $3,000 |
| Animal's Best Friend Fund Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Humane Society | General support | $3,000 |
| Ministry With Community | General support | $3,000 |
| SPCA of Southwest Michigan | General support | $3,000 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Hospital Hospitality House of Southwest Michigan | General support | $2,500 |
| Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries | General support | $2,500 |
| Wmu Theatre | Wmu theatre guild | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society - Real Men Wear Pink | General support | $2,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo | General support | $2,000 |
| Communities in Schools - Kalamazoo | General support | $2,000 |
| Family and Children Services | General support | $2,000 |
| Junior League of Kalamazoo | General support | $2,000 |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theatre | General support | $2,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity | General support | $2,000 |
| Lending Hands of Michigan | General support | $2,000 |
| Opening Act Theatre Company | General support | $2,000 |
| Pretty Lake Vacation Camp | General support | $2,000 |
| Mattawan Consolidated Schools | Walk-a-thon | $1,950 |
| Centrica Care Navigators | General support | $1,500 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | General support | $1,500 |
| YWCA Kalamazoo | General support | $1,250 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $1,000 |
| BBBS of Southwest Michigan | General support | $1,000 |
| Feral Today Friend Tomorrow | General support | $1,000 |
| Great Lakes Burn Camp | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael N Seelye
- Sharon K Seelye
- Michael T Seelye
- Michelle N Seelye Drucker
- Mauri E Seelye Vandenberg
- Lindsey M Seelye
- Benjamin J Drucker
- Chad V Vandenberg
Questions people ask
Does Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation give?
$181,200 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael N Seelye (President), Sharon K Seelye (Vp/Secretary/Treasurer), Michael T Seelye (Director) and Michelle N Seelye Drucker (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and animals.