The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation
Accepts applications
The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation is a private foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $48.1 million in 143 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 and the largest $1.9 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48.1 million
- Number of grants143
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$1.9 million
- Assets$40.9 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was down from $53.2 million the year before.
16% 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 | $42.3 million | 144 | $36.1 million |
| 2024 | $53.2 million | 176 | $42.5 million |
| 2025 | $48.1 million | 143 | $40.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William Buster 180 East Water Street Suite 3000, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (269) 488-8484 |
| What to submit | Grant application and requirements are available on our website. |
| Deadlines | Grant submission deadlines are posted on our website. |
| Restrictions | Restrictions and limitations on grant eligibility is outlined on our website. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 141 | $30.4 million |
| California | 2 | $150,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Women's Christian Association of Kalamazoo | Cradle kalamazoo | $1.9 million |
| Kalamazoo Early Learning Network | General operating support | $1.3 million |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Kalamazoo county continuum of care | $1.2 million |
| Young Women's Christian Association of Kalamazoo | Ywca kalamazoo organization wide operational funding | $1.0 million |
| Hispanic American Council Inc | Thriving community: equity, education and culture | $1.0 million |
| Rootead Enrichment Center | Organizational budget & capital project | $1.0 million |
| Michigan Immigrant Rights Center | Protecting immigrant rights in kalamazoo county | $959,262 |
| Douglass Community Association | General operating support & capital campaign | $850,000 |
| Ministry With Community | General operating support | $800,000 |
| Kalamazoo County Defender | General operating support and wellness funding | $775,000 |
| Helping Other People Exceed Through Navigationjabs | General operating support | $750,000 |
| Reach Sober Living Inc | General operating | $700,000 |
| Bent Not Broken | General operating support | $600,000 |
| Stara Collaborative | General operating support | $600,000 |
| Healthy House | Be well program, capacity building and expansion | $569,345 |
| Campaign for Criminal Justice Transparency | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation | General operating support and programming | $500,000 |
| Open Doors Kalamazoo | General operating | $500,000 |
| Rootead Enrichment Center | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Premier Athletics for Youth Development | The learning lab | $482,000 |
| Eracce | General operating support | $450,000 |
| Confident Sole | Empowerment and sel initiative | $400,000 |
| Interfaith Strategy for Advocacy and Action in the Community (Isaac) | Building and sustaining the beloved community | $400,000 |
| Kalamazoo Literacy Council | General operating support | $350,000 |
| Open Roads Bike Program | General operating support and capital campaign | $350,000 |
| Peace During War | Wellness support | $350,000 |
| Black Wall Street Kalamazoo | Programming support/general operating support | $300,000 |
| Kalamazoo Housing Advocates | Housing stability and advocacy | $300,000 |
| Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services Inc | Program and operations support | $300,000 |
| Kalamazoo Refuge Resource Collaborative | General operating support and wellness funding | $250,000 |
| Young Kings and Queens Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter | Michigan chapter's kalamazoo city african american dementia outreach program | $230,690 |
| Ecumenical Senior Center | General operating support | $212,000 |
| Care Collective of Southwest Michigan | Diaper and period product distribution | $200,000 |
| Southwest Child Care Resources and Referral | Swccr cda/apprenticeship program | $197,124 |
| First Day Shoe Fund | Expansion of shoe distributions 2025-2029 | $182,500 |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes | Grocery pantry program - local food purchases | $180,000 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | Wellness support- may be used to support the objectives of voices of youth at the discretion of united way of south central michigan | $155,900 |
| Alzheimer's Association Michigan Chapter | Wellness funding | $150,000 |
| Black Wall Street Kalamazoo | Wellness support | $150,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronda E Stryker
- William D Johnston
- Anne E Henn
- Megan M Johnston
- Michael B Johnston
Questions people ask
Does The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant submission deadlines are posted on our website.
How much does The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation give?
$48.1 million in tax year 2025, across 143 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ronda E Stryker (President and Director), William D Johnston (Secretary/Treasurer & Dire), Anne E Henn (Director) and Megan M Johnston (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Ronda E Stryker and William D Johnston Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.