The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund
The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund supports the community foundation for southeast Michigan (CFSEM) by supporting organizations whose work furthers CFSEM's mission. The community foundation for southeast Michigan's mission is to build the resources, relationships and expertise required to expand equitable access to opportunities across southeast Michigan to make it a desirable place to live, work and play for all residents, today and tomorrow.
The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund at a glance
In short: The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund gave $128K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $127,500
- -7.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,250
- +38.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,250
- Total assets
- $1,545,231
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($52K). Together the top 6 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 54 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−19%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2024) to $158K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Detroit, MI | Support for General Operations/Hope Fund | $52,000 |
| Affirmations Community Center Ferndale, MI | Support for General Operations | $25,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan Detroit, MI | Support for General Operations | $22,500 |
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | Support for General Operations/Scholarships/Techtown | $12,000 |
| American Friends of Blerancourt Inc New York, NY | Support for General Operations | $10,000 |
| Ruth Ellis Center Inc Highland Park, MI | Support for General Operations | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,545,231 | $91,606 | $197,964 | $127,500 | 6 | $91,606 |
| 2023 | $1,655,531 | $55,561 | $196,000 | $138,500 | 9 | $55,561 |
| 2022 | $1,767,858 | $-16,983 | $206,500 | $143,500 | 8 | $-16,983 |
| 2021 | $2,012,142 | $1,023,834 | $218,150 | $158,000 | 9 | $23,834 |
| 2020 | $1,232,285 | $37,159 | $202,650 | $144,000 | 22 | $37,159 |
About The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund
Based on IRS filings
The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund is a public charity, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $128K. Net investment income was $92K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund is led by Allan D. Gilmour, Chair & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allan D. Gilmour
Chair & President
President → Chair & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric C. Jirgens
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy M. Schlichting
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry M. Grix
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard L. Devore
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Mariam C. Noland (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Ended 33122
- Former: Eugene Driker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Henry M. Grix Start (2022) — Director
- Former: Richard L. Devore Start (2022) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
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 The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund
How much does The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund give each year?
The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund gave $128K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $139K across 9 grants.
What is The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund's typical grant size?
The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund's median grant in 2024 was $17,250, and its average grant was $21,250, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund give grants?
The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund gives mostly in Michigan: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (3 grants).
Does The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund's largest grantees?
The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan ($52,000), Affirmations Community Center ($25,000) and American Civil Liberties Union Fund of Michigan ($22,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund?
The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $92K.
What is The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund's EIN?
The Gilmour-Jirgens Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3251051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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