Read and Write Kalamazoo
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.7M
Foundation funders
17
Grants recorded
59
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Read and Write Kalamazoo?
Read and Write Kalamazoo is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The Ronda E Stryker and William D ($776K), Kalamazoo Community Foundation ($329K), Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation ($128K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Read and Write Kalamazoo between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ronda E Stryker and William D | $776,250 | 5 | 2024–2025 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation | $329,400 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation | $128,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan | $98,131 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong | $95,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Irving S Gilmore Foundation | $85,000 | 4 | 2023–2025 |
| Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation | $68,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc | $63,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Kalamazoo Youth Development Network | $51,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Giving Brands | $14,400 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Hawkins Project | $7,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $1,900 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Miller-Davis Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $200 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | $200 | 1 | 2022 |
| John E Fetzer Institute Inc | $100 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2019) to $815K (2024). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $244K.
What grants has Read and Write Kalamazoo received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | WELLNESS SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2025 | Kalamazoo Youth Development Network | Youth Services | $31,500 |
| 2025 | Irving S Gilmore Foundation | OPERATION SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR LITERACY AND YOUTH PROGRAMMING | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation | GENERAL OPPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2025 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | WELLNESS SURVEY PARTICIPANT STIPEND GRANT | $250 |
| 2024 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $475,000 |
| 2024 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | WELLNESS SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Kalamazoo Community Foundation | EDUCATION/INSTRUCTION | $83,675 |
| 2024 | Kalamazoo Youth Development Network | YOUTH SERVICES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Irving S Gilmore Foundation | OPERATION SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation | CHARITABLE | $12,000 |
| 2024 | United Way of South Central Michigan | DONOR DESIGNATIONS | $7,662 |
| 2024 | The Ronda E Stryker and William D | PARTNER FEEDBACK STIPEND GRANT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $500 |
| 2024 | The Pfizer Foundation Inc | VOLUNTEER PROGRAM | $50 |
| 2023 | Kalamazoo Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $90,050 |
| 2023 | United Way of South Central Michigan | DESIGNATIONS & EARLY GRADE READING ACHIEVEMENT | $29,449 |
| 2023 | Irving S Gilmore Foundation | STOREFRONT RENOVATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Irving S Gilmore Foundation | OPERATION SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Lawrence and Sylvia Wong | GENERAL OPERATING | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Marvin and Rosalie Okun Foundation | CHARITABLE | $12,000 |
| 2023 | Mike and Sharon Seelye Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2023 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $400 |
Showing 30 most recent of 59 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Read and Write Kalamazoo?
Read and Write Kalamazoo is funded by 17 grantmakers, led by The Ronda E Stryker and William D ($776K), Kalamazoo Community Foundation ($329K), Harold and Grace Upjohn Foundation ($128K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Read and Write Kalamazoo between 2019–2025.
Who is Read and Write Kalamazoo's largest funder?
The Ronda E Stryker and William D is the largest recorded funder of Read and Write Kalamazoo, with $776K across 5 grants (2024–2025).
How much grant funding has Read and Write Kalamazoo received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.7M in grants to Read and Write Kalamazoo across 59 grants from 17 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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