Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.4 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $300,000. 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$3.4 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$41.5 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
36% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 58 | $39.6 million |
| 2024 | $3.4 million | 78 | $41.5 million |
How to apply
Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish 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 Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 76 | $3.3 million |
| Colorado | 2 | $80,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milestone Senior Services | New hope/new home capital campaign | $300,000 |
| Kalamazoo Civic Theatre | Kalamazoo civic theatres 96th season, including theatrical, educational and outreach programming | $190,000 |
| Rootead Enrichment Center | Liberation for all (general operations) | $175,000 |
| Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services | Capital request for crisis stabilization unit | $125,000 |
| YWCA Kalamazoo | Community impact and violence prevention. Stock payment | $122,581 |
| Local Journalism Foundation of Kalamazoo | Operating support 2025: keep building momentum 2024 grant | $117,418 |
| Heritage Community of Kalamazoo | Memory care learning center | $110,000 |
| Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center | Thereapy arena - raise the roof capital campaign 2024 | $100,000 |
| Community Healing Centers | General operating support for community healing centers | $100,000 |
| Hispanic American Council Inc | Invirtiendo en una latinx comunidad prospera (investing in a latix thriving community) | $100,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Rx kids kalamazoo. Stock payment | $98,103 |
| MRC Industries Inc | Operating support for workforce development and employment program. Stock payment | $98,103 |
| YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo | The y for all. Stock payment | $98,103 |
| Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo County | Arthur e. And mildred h. Woollam nature preserve | $75,000 |
| Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center | Sherman lake YMCA integrated education program | $75,000 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan | Kalamazoo county girl scouting | $66,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo | Integrated student supports | $65,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Annual kalamazoo community campaign. Stock payment | $53,903 |
| Bronson Health Foundation | Bronson new kalamazoo urgent care center | $50,000 |
| Ecumenical Senior Center | Building expansion project payment 2 of 3 | $50,000 |
| Family and Children Services Inc | Program operating support for therapeutic residential services for youth in foster care | $50,000 |
| First Congregational Church of Kalamazoo | Towards childrens nature playscape at the discretion of first congregational church of kalamazoo | $50,000 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | Kzcf business model reset & operational support | $50,000 |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Wmus kalamazoo autism center operational support | $50,000 |
| Kalamazoo Institute of Arts | General operating support and audio-visual equipment upgrades. Stock payment | $49,020 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kalamazoo | General operating support | $45,000 |
| Ecoflight | Overflights to protect imperiled wildlands, watersheds, and culturally sensitive landscapes | $40,000 |
| Ecoflight | Overflights to protect imperiled wildlands, watersheds, and culturally sensitive landscapes | $40,000 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center | Sustaining environmental education and conservation at the knc | $40,000 |
| Portage Community Outreach Center | General operating support | $40,000 |
| Girls Build Kalamazoo Inc | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Hospital Hospitality House | General operating support | $35,000 |
| Western Michigan University Foundation | Miller auditorium operational support | $35,000 |
| Flow | Ensuring the waters of the great lakes basin are healthy, public, and protected for all | $30,000 |
| Kalamazoo Housing Advocates | General operating support | $30,000 |
| YWCA Kalamazoo | Women & infant supportive health (wish) home visitation program | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | One-to-one mentoring | $25,000 |
| Can-Do Kitchen | Can-do kalamazoo capital campaign | $25,000 |
| Kalamazoo College | Dorothy u. Dalton theatre lighting project | $25,000 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra | Kso after school initiatives: kalamazoo kids in tune and orchestra | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- P William Parish
- Preston L Parish
- Tiffany Clubs
Questions people ask
Does Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation give?
$3.4 million in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists P William Parish (President), Preston L Parish (Vice President) and Tiffany Clubs (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.