Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation
The Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation is a private family foundation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Established in Michigan in April 1984, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with no employees, relying on an uncompensated board for governance and decision-making.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.9M
-3.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.4M
+37.6% YoY
Grant Count
78
+34.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
+2.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to support an aviation history museum. Beyond this stated focus, the foundation supports initiatives across multiple subject areas including Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas for its funding beyond these general categories.
Grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates active grantmaking across multiple years:
Grant Range
** $158
Average Grant
** $158
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports initiatives across California, Colorado, and Michigan. Within Michigan, the foundation has funded organizations in multiple cities including Aspen, Augusta, Battle Creek, Gobles, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Mount Pleasant, Portage, Rochester, and Traverse City. The foundation also supports work in San Rafael, California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total assets: $26,941,559 to $27.9 million
- Annual revenue (2022): Approximately $1.8 million
- Annual expenses (2022): Approximately $2.7 million
- Annual giving (2024): $3,377,418
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,941,559 | $27,873,516 | $28,749,822 |
| Revenue | $2,434,558 | $1,807,541 | $632,314 |
| Expenses | $3,673,200 | $2,683,847 | $3,102,364 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,414,845 | $2,484,707 | $2,865,221 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,220,601 | $1,608,401 | $516,583 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,025,550 | $1,852,906 | $1,986,776 |
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
193 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
The foundation is led by an uncompensated board:
- President: P. William Parish
- Vice President: Preston L. Parish
- Secretary/Treasurer: Beverly J. Whaley
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| P WILLIAM PARISH | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PRESTON L PARISH | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| TIFFANY CLUBS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 211 S Rose St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4713
Telephone: 269-388-9800
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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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