Building Blocks of Kalamazoo
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$1.4M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
55
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Building Blocks of Kalamazoo?
Building Blocks of Kalamazoo is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Ronda E Stryker and William D ($596K), Kalamazoo Community Foundation ($188K), Tr Uw Helen F Kimball-the Moses Kimball ($138K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Building Blocks of Kalamazoo between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ronda E Stryker and William D | $596,250 | 12 | 2020–2025 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | $188,266 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Tr Uw Helen F Kimball-the Moses Kimball | $138,000 | 7 | 2020–2026 |
| Irving S Gilmore Foundation | $85,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation | $66,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Enna Foundation | $57,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | $55,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation | $50,000 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Consumers Energy Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc | $39,000 | 5 | 2021–2024 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | $30,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan | $8,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Fletcher Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Miller-Davis Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2019) to $439K (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
What grants has Building Blocks of Kalamazoo received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tr Uw Helen F Kimball-the Moses Kimball | BLOCK ACTION GROUP PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2025 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | WELLNESS SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2025 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZER PAYROLL - EASTSIDE AND VINE | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Irving S Gilmore Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of South Central Michigan | DIRECT GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Tr Uw Helen F Kimball-the Moses Kimball | BLOCK ACTION GROUP PROGRAMMING | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation | CHARITABLE | $12,000 |
| 2025 | Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation | COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT FUNDING | $9,000 |
| 2025 | The Fletcher Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | WELLNESS SURVEY PARTICIPANT STIPEND GRANT | $250 |
| 2024 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | WELLNESS SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Kalamazoo Community Foundation | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $63,000 |
| 2024 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Enna Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $32,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of South Central Michigan | APRA CITY OF KALAMAZOO;ALICE RESPONSIVE MINI GRANT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Irving S Gilmore Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Tr Uw Helen F Kimball-the Moses Kimball | BUILDING BLOCKS PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Suzanne Upjohn Delano Parish Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation | CHARITABLE | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc | 2024 WINTER GRANT FOR 2024 PROGRAMMING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation | TO SUPPORT PROJECT MATERIALS ON ONE NEW BLOCK IN THE CATALYST PROGRAM IN 2024 | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Credit Unions Chartered in the State of Michigan | TO ENGAGE OUR COMMUNITIES IN COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS THAT ADDRESS SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE FOR ALL. | $8,000 |
| 2024 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | PARTNER FEEDBACK STIPEND GRANT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | THREE YEAR PILOT OF RESIDENT EMPOWERMENT AND EQUITY INITIATIVES | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Kalamazoo Community Foundation | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | $57,000 |
| 2023 | Consumers Energy Foundation | RESIDENT LED NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION: BUILDING BLOCKS OF KALAMAZOO | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Enna Foundation | 2023 PROGRAMMING | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Tr Uw Helen F Kimball-the Moses Kimball | CATALYST SITE PROJECTS | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Irving S Gilmore Foundation | 2023 OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation | CHARITABLE | $12,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 55 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Building Blocks of Kalamazoo?
Building Blocks of Kalamazoo is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by The Ronda E Stryker and William D ($596K), Kalamazoo Community Foundation ($188K), Tr Uw Helen F Kimball-the Moses Kimball ($138K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Building Blocks of Kalamazoo between 2019–2026.
Who is Building Blocks of Kalamazoo's largest funder?
The Ronda E Stryker and William D is the largest recorded funder of Building Blocks of Kalamazoo, with $596K across 12 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Building Blocks of Kalamazoo received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.4M in grants to Building Blocks of Kalamazoo across 55 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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