Irving S Gilmore Foundation
The Irving S Gilmore Foundation is a private, independent foundation established in 1972 by Irving S Gilmore in Michigan. Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, the foundation operates as a non-operating foundation with tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status since 1977. The foundation's core purpose is to support and enrich the cultural, social, and economic life of greater Kalamazoo through philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$353.0M
+6.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$13.7M
-4.8% YoY
Grant Count
209
-1.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$65K
-3.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To support and enrich the cultural, social, and economic life of greater Kalamazoo.
Primary Funding Areas:
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Human Services
- Education
- Community Development
- Health & Well-being
The foundation does not make grants to individuals or for academic research, and focuses exclusively on Kalamazoo County projects, programs, and purposes conducted by charitable institutions.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates two primary grant programs:
Grant Range
$10,001 - $100,000
Review Cycle
(2026)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports projects, programs, and purposes in Kalamazoo County and the greater Kalamazoo area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $352,967,314
- Total Revenues: $26,937,160
- Total Expenses: $19,858,059
- Total Giving: $13,677,147
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $333,000,000
- Total Revenues: $17,300,000
- Total Expenses: $17,600,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $352,967,314 | $332,627,704 | $291,511,560 |
| Revenue | $26,937,160 | $17,304,547 | $17,858,585 |
| Expenses | $19,858,059 | $17,578,812 | $21,159,494 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $15,046,298 | $15,521,783 | $18,340,171 |
| Net Investment Income | $26,654,728 | $17,564,162 | $15,994,094 |
| Distributable Amount | $16,709,600 | $15,121,633 | $15,445,364 |
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
118 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Irving S Gilmore Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- RM Hughey - Executive Vice President
- Carol Snapp - Vice President - Program
- Carol E. Duck - Vice President - Administration
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL PARKS | CHAIRMAN | 25 | $27,800 |
| MG COLEMAN | PRESIDENT | 5 | $30,000 |
| JH MOORE | 1ST VP | 5 | $28,600 |
| CD WATTLES | TREASURER | 5 | $28,400 |
| RM BEAM | SECRETARY | 5 | $29,100 |
| RT EZELLE | TRUSTEE | 5 | $27,900 |
| RM HUGHEY JR | EXEC VP/CEO | 40 | $245,997 |
| CE DUCK | VP-ADMIN | 40 | $148,572 |
| CR SNAPP | VP-PROGRAM | 40 | $130,535 |
Contact Information
Address: 136 E Michigan Ave, Suite 900, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3915
Phone: (269) 342-6411
Website: www.isgilmore.org
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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