Private foundation · EIN 38-2240062 · Kalamazoo, Michigan

Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 90 grants paid, $1.8M total, median $12K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan. Stated restrictions: No grants or loans will be given to individuals.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
90
$1.8M
Median grant
$12K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
See below
The board meets to act on applications i
Assets
$28M

How to apply

Applicants should submit a brief description and budget of the project or program that the grant is intended to fund. Contact: Tiffany Clubs Greenleaf Trust, 211 South Rose Street, Kalamazoo, Mi, 2693889800 Deadlines: The board meets to act on applications in june, september and december. Restrictions: No grants or loans will be given to individuals.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 90 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Kalamazoo Civic TheatreKalamazoo, MIKalamazoo civic theatre for kalamazoo civic theatres 97th season, including theatrical, educational and outreach programming$150K
YMCA of Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MIYmca of greater kalamazoo for this is y. building healthy futures for all.$150K
Young Women's Christian AssociationKalamazoo, MIYwca kalamazoo for ywca kalamazoo community impact and violence prevention$100K
United Way of South Central MichiganKalamazoo, MIUnited way of south central michigan for 2025 annual campaign$65K
Boys and Girls Club of Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MIBoys & girls clubs of greater kalamazoo for boys & girls club general operating grant$50K
Bronson Health FoundationKalamazoo, MIBronson health foundation for pediatric subspecialties space expansion at bronson methodist hospital$50K
Community Healing CenterKalamazoo, MIInpatient substance use disorder treatment program$50K
Family and Children ServicesKalamazoo, MIFamily & children services for family & children services (f&cs) autism assessment & diagnostic services support$50K
Kalamazoo Valley Community College FoundationKalamazoo, MIFall 2025 multi year grant agreement # 2025-0916 awarded to kalamazoo valley community college foundation for kalamazoo valley community co…$50K
Milestone Senior ServicesKalamazoo, MIHome repair & accessibility$50K
Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MIFestival playhouse 2025-26 season: foryourentertainment$45K
Housing Resources IncKalamazoo, MIHousing resources, inc. for general operations$40K
Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MIDorothy u. dalton theatre lighting project$40K
Ministry With Community of KalamazooKalamazoo, MIMinistry with community, inc. for drop-in/meals program$40K
Communities in Schools of KalamazooLansing, MIIntegrated student supports$35K
Kalamazoo Loaves & FishesKalamazoo, MIGrocery pantry program$35K
Open Doors KalamazooKalamazoo, MIOpen doors kalamazoo for operating support$35K
YWCA KalamazooKalamazoo, MIYwca kalamazoo for ywca kalamazoo survivor services$35K
Cheff Therapeutic Riding CenterAugusta, MICheff therapeutic riding center for general operating$25K
Gilmore Car MuseumHickory Corners, MIFall 2025 multi year grant agreement # 2025-0908 awarded to gilmore car museum for gilmore car museum education and engagement center payme…$25K
Kairos DwellingKalamazoo, MIKairos dwelling for 2026 operational expenses$25K
Kalamazoo Institute of ArtsKalamazoo, MIKalamazoo institute of arts for kalamazoo institute of arts general operations fy2026$25K
Kalamazoo Symphony OrchestraKalamazoo, MIKalamazoo symphony orchestra for kso artists in residence program$25K
Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for HumanityKalamazoo, MIKalamazoo valley habitat for humanity, inc. for community housing impact$25K
Planned Parenthood of MichiganKalamazoo, MIPlanned parenthood of michigan for the patient care fund$25K
Western Michigan University FoundationKalamazoo, MIWmu irving s. gilmore school of music sound mixing console at the western sound studio$25K
Can-Do KalamazooKalamazoo, MIAccessible programs = successful entrepreneurs!$20K
Gilmore Keyboard FestivalKalamazoo, MIIrving s. gilmore international keyboard festival for fy26 general operating support for the gilmore$20K
Hispanic American Council IncKalamazoo, MIMente sana, comunidad prospera (healthy mind, thriving community)$20K
Hospice Care of Southwest MichiganKalamazoo, MICentrica youth-focused grief support programs$20K
Hospital Hospitality HouseKalamazoo, MIHospital hospitality house of southwest michigan, inc for operational support for hospital hospitality house$20K
Kalamazoo Aviation History MuseumPortage, MIKalamazoo aviation history museum dba air zoo for the science inspiration scholarship fund$20K
Kc Ready 4sKalamazoo, MIKalamazoo county ready 4s for kc ready 4s 2025-2026 high quality support$20K
Aacorn Farm IncKalamazoo, MIAacorn, inc for aacorn skill building program essential operations$15K
Arts Council of Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MIArts council of greater kalamazoo for 2025-26 programming support of arts council$15K
Big Brothers Big SistersKalamazoo, MIOne to one mentoring$15K
Edison Neighborhood AssociationKalamazoo, MIEdison neighborhood association for the edison neighborhood associations programs, projects, and services$15K
Kalamazoo Public LibraryKalamazoo, MIKalamazoo public library for oneplace@kpl$15K
Portage Community CenterKalamazoo, MIPortage community center for general operating support$15K
Read and Write KalamazooKalamazoo, MI2025-2026 fy operational support$15K
West Michigan Cancer CenterKalamazoo, MIWest michigan cancer center & institute for blood disorders for patient care services & survivorship program (pcsp)$15K
Black Arts & Cultural CenterKalamazoo, MIBlack arts & cultural center for winter/40th year celebration support$13K
Black Arts and Cultural CenterKalamazoo, MIFall programing and black arts festival$13K
FIRST Day Shoe FundKalamazoo, MI2025 shoe distribution$13K
Sld ReadPortage, MITutoring & intervention services - kalamazoo county$12K
New Year's Fest of Kalamazoo IncKalamazoo, MINew years fest of kalamazoo, inc. for new years fest$11K
Community HomeworksKalamazoo, MICommunity homeworks for operational support for homeowner core programs in kalamazoo county$10K
FIRST Congregational Church of KalamazooKalamazoo, MIFirst congregational church for kalamazoo drop-in child care center$10K
Girls Build Kalamazoo IncKalamazoo, MIThe woodward project: a gbk learning lab for community impact$10K
Girls on the Run - Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MIGirls on the run of greater kalamazoo for 25.26 bold hearts$10K
Kalamazoo Center for Youth and CommunityKalamazoo, MIKalamazoo center for youth and community for eys individual student services for struggling learners$10K
Kalamazoo Cultural CenterKalamazoo, MIKalamazoo cultural center for 2025 kcc operational request$10K
Kalamazoo Housing AdvocatesKalamazoo, MIKalamazoo housing advocates for housing stability$10K
The Arc Community AdvocatesKalamazoo, MIThe arc community advocates for advocacy for individuals with disabilities: general operations$10K
Partners in Housing TransitionKalamazoo, MIPartners in housing transition for every childs head in a bed$9,000
Bent Not BrokenKalamazoo, MIYouth summer program$7,500
Bent Not BrokenKalamazoo, MIBent not broken for youth participatory defense and school-based deflection programs$7,500
Local Initiatives Support CorporationKalamazoo, MILocal initiatives support corporation for kalamazoo community and economic development sustainability initiative$7,500
Kalamazoo Junior Symphony OrchestrasKalamazoo, MIKalamazoo junior symphony society for celebrating excellence through music and community$7,000
Center Stage TheatreKalamazoo, MICenter stage theatre grant approved for warehouse rental expenses$5,400

About this foundation

Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan, administered in care of Greenleaf Trust, tax-exempt since 1979. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.8M across 90 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Dorothy U Dalton Foundation Inc give?

Michigan (90 grants), per its latest filing.

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