Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
The Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation is a Michigan-based philanthropic organization headquartered in Kalamazoo. The foundation supports a diverse range of initiatives across arts, education, environment, and community development, with a particular focus on projects within Michigan.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.3M
+4.4% YoY
Grant Count
106
+17.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-11.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation funds initiatives in the following areas:
- Arts and culture
- Education and higher education
- Environment
- Community and economic development
- Community improvement
- Religion and Christianity
- Human services and family services
- Special population support, including services for older adults
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds projects within Michigan, with specific activity in cities including Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $17,617,146
- Annual Revenue: $1,146,823
- Annual Expenses: $1,167,869
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Communities in Schools of Kalamazoo ($30,000), Interfaith Homes of Kalamazoo ($29,700), Housing Resources Inc ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AACORN FARM INC KALAMAZOO, MI | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| ACTION MATTERS KALAMAZOO, MI | PROGRAMMING EXPANSION | $8,000 |
| ALLEN CHAPEL AME CHURCH KALAMAZOO, MI | SUMMER TUTORING PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| ALLEN CHAPEL AME CHURCH KALAMAZOO, MI | 2025-26 STUDENT TUTORING PROGRAM | $7,500 |
| AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION MERRIFIELD, VA | OFFSET CAMP COSTS FOR KALAMAZOO AREA CHILDREN | $5,000 |
| BALLET ARTS ENSEMBLE INC KALAMAZOO, MI | PRODUCTION COSTS FOR SPRING 2026 CONCERT | $6,000 |
| BETHANY CHRISTIAN SERVICES KALAMAZOO, MI | REFUGEE SETTLEMENT PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN KALAMAZOO, MI | MENTORING PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| BLACK ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER KALAMAZOO, MI | OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| BRONSON HEALTH FOUNDATION KALAMAZOO, MI | SUPPORT FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS & PATIENTS REFERRED TO THE CHILD ADVOCACY CLINIC | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation operates with a volunteer leadership team:
- President: Randall W. Eberts
- Vice President: Lisa Rodriguez
- Additional trustees (all serving without compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANDALL W EBERTS | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| LISA RODRIGUEZ | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| DON EDGERLY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| VON WASHINGTON JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JAMES LIGGINS JR | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| ALISA PARKER-LAGRONE | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Contact Information
- Location: Kalamazoo, MI
- Tax ID: 38-6052963
- Website: www.haroldandgraceupjohnfoundation.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation fund?
The foundation funds initiatives in the following areas: • Arts and culture • Education and higher education • Environment • Community and economic development • Community improvement • Religion and Christianity • Human services and family services • Special population support, including services for older adults
Where does Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds projects within Michigan, with specific activity in cities including Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo.
What size grants does Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation award?
In 2025, Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation awarded 106 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation's EIN?
Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6052963. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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