Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation
The Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation is a private foundation located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, established in 1989. The foundation operates with a staff of three employees and maintains its office at 162 East Michigan Avenue in Kalamazoo. It is classified as a 501(c)(3) organization under the Internal Revenue Code.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.2M
-0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$499K
+34.4% YoY
Grant Count
51
+18.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+13.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation was created by James S. Gilmore, Jr., an enthusiastic supporter of downtown Kalamazoo. The foundation's mission is dedicated to the improvement of downtown Kalamazoo, continuing Jim Gilmore's tradition of investing in the community through charitable means.
The foundation considers financial support for public and charitable causes primarily within the community of Kalamazoo, Michigan, with particular emphasis on the improvement of downtown Kalamazoo. Grant applications may be for capital needs or special project funding.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 36 grants in 2024, with total giving of $499,068. Recent grantees include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations and causes within Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $16,244,807
- Total Revenues: $2,568,039
- Total Expenses: $2,942,847
- Total Giving: $499,068
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,244,807 | $16,262,032 | $15,816,553 |
| Revenue | $2,568,039 | $2,384,534 | $2,298,378 |
| Expenses | $2,942,847 | $2,716,462 | $2,972,755 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $801,017 | $653,885 | $949,633 |
| Net Investment Income | $233,047 | $320,954 | $273,687 |
| Distributable Amount | $723,223 | $675,105 | $680,986 |
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
243 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Christopher Shook – President (compensation: $217,127 as of 2023)
- Sue Brockelbank – Comptroller/Controller (compensation: $91,809 as of 2023)
- Charles Elzinga – Property Manager (compensation: $57,332 as of 2023)
Additional trustees include Case Hoogendoorn and George Lennon.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASE HOOGENDOORN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER SHOOK | PRESIDENT | 50 | $223,197 |
| GEORGE LENNON | DIRECTOR | 4 | $6,000 |
| MARIETTE LEMIEUX | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JAMES S GILMORE III | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BETHANY GILMORE | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation held a golf outing that raised $30,000 for improvements to downtown Kalamazoo, benefiting projects including Big Brothers Big Sisters and Covenant Academy.
Golfing fore a cause: Outing raises $30K for improvements to downtown KalamazooRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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