The Arctica and Abbey Foundation
The Arctica and Abbey Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kalamazoo, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $330K.
The Arctica and Abbey Foundation at a glance
In short: The Arctica and Abbey Foundation gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.7M), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,698,897
- +2640.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -91.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,698,897
- +32781.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,698,897
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Arctica and Abbey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kalamazoo Community Foundation ($1.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 49 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Arctica and Abbey Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2362% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2019) to $1.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | See Recipient's Statement of Purpose | $1,698,897 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $712,319 | $1,711,018 | $1,698,897 | 1 | $1,699,459 | $330,002 | — |
| 2024 | $998,699 | $125,117 | $75,889 | $62,000 | 12 | $62,550 | $20,706 | $60,548 |
| 2023 | $964,471 | $49,138 | $73,996 | $62,000 | 12 | $62,550 | $18,009 | $57,243 |
| 2022 | $980,178 | $71,443 | $81,141 | $69,000 | 12 | $69,535 | $18,546 | — |
| 2021 | $827,197 | $137,176 | $72,353 | $60,000 | 12 | $60,533 | $22,019 | — |
| 2020 | $916,734 | $95,417 | $71,784 | $60,000 | 12 | — | $21,020 | $57,490 |
| 2019 | $893,101 | $95,078 | $63,876 | $51,000 | 11 | — | $22,803 | $54,532 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Arctica and Abbey Foundation is led by Che-Shen C. Tomich, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Che-Shen C. Tomich
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul K. Tomich
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Arctica and Abbey Foundation
How much does The Arctica and Abbey Foundation give each year?
The Arctica and Abbey Foundation gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $62K across 12 grants.
Where does The Arctica and Abbey Foundation operate?
The Arctica and Abbey Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Michigan, Utah, Virginia.
What is The Arctica and Abbey Foundation's EIN?
The Arctica and Abbey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0396535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Arctica and Abbey Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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