Miller-Davis Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Miller-Davis Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $59,000 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $6,000. 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$59,000
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $48,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $48,500 | 28 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $59,000 | 30 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Miller-Davis 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 Miller-Davis Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 30 | $59,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Endowed Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Milestone Senior Services | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Air Zoo | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Gemrich Family Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Girls Build Kalamazoo | General Fund | $3,500 |
| Kalamazoo Cultural Center | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition | General Fund | $3,000 |
| PoWer Book Bags | General Fund | $2,500 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | Endowed Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Gryphon Place | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Comstock Public Schools | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Traverse City Area Public Schools | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theatre | General Fund | $2,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo | General Fund | $1,500 |
| Gull Lake Community Schools Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| YWCA Kalamazoo | General Fund | $1,000 |
| KRESA Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Hartford Foundation for Quality Education | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Bangor Public Schools Foundation | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Diocese of Kalamazoo | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Hartford Foundation for Quality Education | General Fund | $500 |
| KC Ready 4s | General Fund | $500 |
| Junior Acheivement of Southwest Michigan | General Fund | $500 |
| Gull Lake Community Schools Foundation | General Fund | $500 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | General Fund | $500 |
| Edison Neighborhood Association | General Fund | $500 |
| 906AT Kalamazoo Youth Adventure Team | Kalamazoo Team | $500 |
| Traverse City Central High School | Wresting Team | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel Coffman
- Jack Abate
- Rex Bell
Questions people ask
Does Miller-Davis Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Miller-Davis Foundation give?
$59,000 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Miller-Davis Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Daniel Coffman (President and Chair), Jack Abate (Secretary and Treasure) and Rex Bell (Trustee).
What does Miller-Davis Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.