Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation
The Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 2003 and based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The foundation operates as a family foundation focused on philanthropic giving to support community initiatives, with particular emphasis on children's welfare and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$229K
+19.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$178K
-3.9% YoY
Grant Count
40
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+0.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Food Pantries and Community Health
- Health and Wellness
- Children's Programs and Child Advocacy
The foundation demonstrates a particular commitment to supporting organizations that serve children and families, as well as general community support initiatives.
Grantmaking
The foundation provides general support grants to its grantees.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, with a concentration on the Kalamazoo area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (FY 2024):
- Total Assets: $192,256–$229,168
- Total Revenues: $188,491
- Total Expenses: $193,098
- Total Giving: $177,700
- Investment Income and Dividends: $5,681
- Grants, Contributions, etc.: $178,150
Staffing: 0 employees
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $229,168 | $192,256 | $204,763 |
| Revenue | $223,112 | $188,491 | $156,222 |
| Expenses | $183,200 | $193,098 | $180,876 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $178,500 | $186,360 | $165,480 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,489 | $8,103 | $7,276 |
| Distributable Amount | $13,877 | $12,652 | $10,926 |
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
197 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
Founders & Principals: Mike and Sharon Seelye
In 2014, Sharon and Mike Seelye were named Child Advocates of the Year by Community Healing Centers, an award recognizing their deep commitment to children, families, and philanthropy.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL N SEELYE | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| SHARON K SEELYE | VP/SECRETARY/TREASURER | — | — |
| MICHAEL T SEELYE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MICHELLE N SEELYE DRUCKER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MAURI E SEELYE VANDENBERG | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LINDSEY M SEELYE | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BENJAMIN J DRUCKER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| CHAD V VANDENBERG | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2014, Community Healing Centers honored Mike and Sharon Seelye with its Child Advocates of the Year Award at the Golf Fore Kids fundraiser at Gull Lake Country Club. The award recognized their sustained commitment to supporting children and families in the community.
Community Healing Centers names Sharon and Mike Seelye Child Advocates ofSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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