Gary Sisters Foundation

KALAMAZOO, MI EIN: 38-3109660

Gary Sisters Foundation is a private foundation, based in KALAMAZOO, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $951K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $113K. Net investment income was $379K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$951K

+38.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$113K

+3.2% YoY

Grant Count

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

-22.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gary Sisters Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Gary Sisters Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Michigan $528K (100%)

States

Michigan

Cities

Battle CreekBloomfieldBrightonKalamazooMattawanMuskegonPortage

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$950,550	$687,777	$790,066
Revenue	$382,413	$23,205	$380,398
Expenses	$119,640	$125,494	$133,143
Qualifying Distributions	$116,105	$112,138	$129,512
Net Investment Income	$378,888	$20,168	$377,173
Distributable Amount	$119,099	$115,630	$112,313

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

100 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kalamazoo Valley Community College ($20,080), Kalamazoo Junior Golf Association ($9,500), Open Doors Kalamazoo ($6,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AACORN FARM KALAMAZOO, MI	GREENHOUSE PROJECT	$1,500
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA KALAMAZOO, MI	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$2,500
COMMUNITY HOMEWORKS KALAMAZOO, MI	ORGANIZATIONAL TOOL CAPACITY	$5,000
DISABILITY NETWORK KALAMAZOO, MI	DISABILITY SERVICES	$1,000
FIRST DAY SHOE FUND PORTAGE, MI	SHOES	$5,000
GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF MICHIGAN KALAMAZOO, MI	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$4,000
GRYPHON PLACE KALAMAZOO, MI	SUICIDE PREVENTION SERVICES	$3,000
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BATTLE CREEK, MI	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$3,000
KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE KALAMAZOO, MI	INCLUSIONARY PROGRAM	$5,000
KALAMAZOO DROP-IN CHILD CARE KALAMAZOO, MI	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GEORGE T SCHUMACHER	VICE PRESIDENT	0.5	—
FRANCES A LITTLE	SECRETARY	0.5	—
CYNTHIA P ORTEGA	PRESIDENT	0.5	—
MITCHELL WILSON	TREASURER	0.5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Gary Sisters Foundation?

As of 2024, Gary Sisters Foundation holds $951K in total assets with $382K in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $113K in 2024.

Where does Gary Sisters Foundation operate?

Gary Sisters Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.

What size grants does Gary Sisters Foundation award?

In 2024, Gary Sisters Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $113K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Gary Sisters Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gary Sisters Foundation reported a distributable amount of $119K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.