Upjohn Foundation Grants

The Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life in the greater Kalamazoo community. It provides financial support to organizations and projects that prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion. While grants are generally aimed at the local area, the foundation's funding priorities are broad and adaptable, allowing a range of initiatives to apply for support. Grant requests must include necessary documentation to verify tax-exempt status.

Mission Statement of the Foundation:
The Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life for the members of the greater Kalamazoo community by providing funding access to organizations, programs, and projects that demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Eligibility

Each request must be accompanied by a copy of the organization’s current U. S. Treasury Department Tax Exemption Section 501(c)(3) letter and its classification under Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.While there is no geographic limitation, practice and availability of funds has restricted most grants to the greater Kalamazoo area.Grant making priorities of the Foundation are general purpose and not limited to any specific area of interest, although Trustees may designate a portion of income to certain categories.