Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation
The mission of the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation is to support and assist the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre. The purpose of the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation is to hold financial assets of the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre until such time that the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre requests use of such assets.
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation at a glance
In short: Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation gave $159K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $159K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $158,537
- -21.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $158,537
- -21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $158,537
- Total assets
- $3,544,516
- +3.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kalamazoo Civic Theatre ($159K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $57K (2023) to $313K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $159K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Kalamazoo, MI | To support KCT | $158,537 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,544,516 | $120,296 | $182,063 | $158,537 | 1 | $120,296 |
| 2024 | $3,412,059 | $65,366 | $224,897 | $202,726 | 1 | $63,557 |
| 2023 | $3,140,566 | $102,541 | $78,047 | $56,708 | 1 | $69,021 |
| 2022 | $3,295,649 | $73,988 | $335,875 | $312,731 | Total only | $73,988 |
| 2021 | $3,735,073 | $150,547 | $215,493 | $193,846 | Total only | $150,547 |
| 2020 | $3,214,653 | $70,225 | $84,338 | $66,510 | Total only | $70,225 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Kalamazoo, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $159K. Net investment income was $120K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation is led by Laura Zervic, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Zervic
Executive Director
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Kilmartin
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Marquardt
Trustee
Chair → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Gagie
Trustee
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Moskalik
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Zahrai
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sidney Ellis
Trustee
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Asa Davis
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Perry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Walters
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Caudill
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Dannie Alexander (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kathy Breyfogle (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Higdon (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jay Prince (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sharon Seelye (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation
How much does Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation give each year?
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation gave $159K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $203K across 1 grant.
How large is Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation?
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $120K.
What is Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation?
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Kalamazoo, MI. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation operate?
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation's EIN?
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5418424. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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