Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund
The Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund is a private foundation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In 2024, it made 11 grants totaling $18,000, with listed recipients including arts, nature, conservation, and community organizations.
Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund at a glance
In short: Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund gave $18K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Michigan. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,636
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $378,020
- -0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 136 East Michigan Avenue Suite 1201, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-3936
Phone: (269) 382-5800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy ($2K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 54 grants of 54 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan and 14% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $18K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy Galesburg, MI | Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Wellspring-Cori Terry and Dancers Kalamazoo, MI | Operating Support | $2,000 |
| YWCA of Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI | Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Aacorn Kalamazoo, MI | Operating Support | $2,000 |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI | Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Ballet Arts Ensemble Kalamazoo, MI | Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center Kalamazoo, MI | Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council New York, NY | Operating Support | $1,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy Lansing, MI | Operating Support for the Kalamazoo Area | $1,500 |
| Pretty Lake Vacation Camp Mattawan, MI | Adopt-a-Camper | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $378,020 | $24,538 | $27,263 | $18,000 | 11 | $25,258 | $22,663 | $25,143 |
| 2023 | $380,745 | $12,982 | $27,198 | $18,000 | 11 | $25,323 | $10,958 | $23,137 |
| 2022 | $394,961 | $14,751 | $28,827 | $18,000 | 11 | $26,036 | $12,876 | $24,027 |
| 2021 | $409,037 | $38,817 | $27,347 | $17,500 | 11 | $25,322 | $36,561 | $26,408 |
| 2020 | $397,567 | $283 | $21,347 | $11,500 | 10 | — | $6,386 | $22,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations whose stated missions include promoting and funding the arts in Kalamazoo County, offering a voice in modern dance, and encouraging people to discover and care for nature. Pretty Lake Vacation Camp says it provides free summer camp and experiential learning, including opportunities to appreciate and steward the environment. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 11 grants totaling $18,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,000, with a median of $1,500.
Recipients included Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy ($2,000), Wellspring-Cori Terry and Dancers ($2,000), YWCA of Kalamazoo ($2,000), and AACORN ($2,000). The fund also gave $1,500 each to the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo, Ballet Arts Ensemble, Kalamazoo Nature Center, Natural Resources Defense Council, The Nature Conservancy, and Pretty Lake Vacation Camp; Riverkeeper received $1,000. The filing lists the grants as operating support, except for The Nature Conservancy’s grant, designated for operating support for the Kalamazoo area, and Pretty Lake Vacation Camp’s grant, designated for Adopt-a-Camper.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James C. Melvin as president and director; Bradley E. Weller as vice president, treasurer, and director; and Loyal A. Eldridge III as vice president, secretary, and director.
Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund is led by James C. Melvin, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James C. Melvin
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bradley E. Weller
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Loyal A. Eldridge III
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund
How much does Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund give each year?
Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund gave $18K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $18K across 11 grants.
What is Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund's typical grant size?
Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,636, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund give grants?
Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kalamazoo, MI (6 grants).
Does Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund's largest grantees?
Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy ($2,000), Wellspring-Cori Terry and Dancers ($2,000) and YWCA of Kalamazoo ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund?
Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund reported $378K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations whose stated missions include promoting and funding the arts in Kalamazoo County, offering a voice in modern dance, and encouraging people to discover and care for nature. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund's EIN?
Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0766003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nancy Malcomson Connable Fund accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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