How to apply
See application and granting guidelines at jgfdn.org Contact: Chris Shook, 162 East Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, Mi, 2693813490, CSHOOK@JGFDN.ORG Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: For public and charitable causes primarily within the community of kalamazoo, michigan, with particular emphasis on the improvement of downtown kalamazoo. Applications may be for capital needs or special project funding.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
51 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Borgess FoundationKalamazoo, MI | Tree of love/emergency dept | $53K |
| Bronson Health FoundationKalamazoo, MI | Emergency/urgent care support | $51K |
| Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy CoalitionKalamazoo, MI | Capital | $30K |
| Community Healing CenterKalamazoo, MI | Operations | $29K |
| Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MI | Hvac upgrades | $25K |
| Arts Council of Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MI | Asl programming | $20K |
| Gryphon PlaceKalamazoo, MI | Capital | $20K |
| Special Days CampsAnn Arbor, MI | Operations | $18K |
| Farmers Alley TheatreKalamazoo, MI | Operations | $17K |
| Catholic Schools of Grtr KalamazooKalamazoo, MI | Operations | $16K |
| Center for Public JusticeWashington, DC | Operations | $15K |
| Kalamazoo Cultural CenterKalamazoo, MI | Security upgrade | $15K |
| FIRST Congregational ChurchKalamazoo, MI | Nature playscape | $15K |
| Kalamazoo Nature CenterKalamazoo, MI | Alarm system | $15K |
| Lending Hands of MichiganPortage, MI | Electrical improvements | $15K |
| VFW Post 827Kalamazoo, MI | Renovations | $15K |
| Kalamazoo Gospel MinistriesKalamazoo, MI | Snow plow | $10K |
| Kalamazoo Symphony OrchestraKalamazoo, MI | Patriotic pops concert | $10K |
| YWCAKalamazoo, MI | Kitchen upgrades | $10K |
| Crescendo Academy of MusicKalamazoo, MI | Furniture | $7,529 |
| Boulder County Arts Alliance IncBoulder, CO | Operations | $7,000 |
| Bright Promise Fund for Urban Christian EducationChicago, IL | Operations | $6,000 |
| Huron River Watershed CouncilAnn Arbor, MI | Operations | $6,000 |
| Bike Friendly KalamazooPortage, MI | Mural | $5,000 |
| Kalamazoo in BloomKalamazoo, MI | Bronson park | $5,000 |
| Kvcc FoundationKalamazoo, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| The University of Michigan Law SchlAnn Arbor, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| The William George AgencySpringfield, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Guardian Finance & Advocacy ServicesBattle Creek, MI | Server upgrades | $5,000 |
| Safe PlaceBattle Creek, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Children's FoundationDetroit, MI | Operations | $5,000 |
| Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor CenterAugusta, MI | Operations | $4,000 |
| Missional ChaplainsKalamazoo, MI | Materials | $3,000 |
| Second Wind CottagesNewfield, NY | Operations | $3,000 |
| The SciencenterIthaca, NY | Operations | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big SistersKalamazoo, MI | Operations | $2,500 |
| Tko Premier ScKalamazoo, MI | Operations | $2,500 |
| Gilmore Car MuseumHickory Corners, MI | Operations | $2,500 |
| Peo InternationalDes Moines, IA | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Our Place in ParadiseTavernier, FL | Operations | $2,000 |
| Outfront KalamazooKalamazoo, MI | Operations | $1,500 |
| Calvary Baptist ChurchIthaca, NY | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Tompkins CtyIthaca, NY | Operations | $1,000 |
| Kids Without CancerDetroit, MI | Operations | $1,000 |
| Paul Smith's CollegePaul Smiths, NY | Operations | $1,000 |
| Saint Joseph Catholic ChurchKalamazoo, MI | Operations | $1,000 |
| Lawrence AcademyGroton, MA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Ithaca Community RecoveryIthaca, NY | Operations | $500 |
| FIRST Bapist Church of KalamazooKalamazoo, MI | Memorial | $100 |
| FIRST United Methodist ChurchKalamazoo, MI | Memorial | $100 |
| Trinity Lutheran ChurchKalamazoo, MI | Memorial | $100 |
By state: Michigan 39 · District of Columbia 1 · New York 6 · Colorado 1 · Illinois 1 · Iowa 1
About this foundation
Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1989. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See application and granting guidelines at jgfdn.org Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $499K across 51 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does Jim Gilmore Jr Foundation give?
Michigan (39 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), New York (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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