Private foundation · EIN 38-2480744 · Kalamazoo, Michigan

Havirmill 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: 21 grants paid, $409K total, median $7,500. 95% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$409K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in MI
95%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.3M

Grants paid in 2025

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
YWCA of KalamazooKalamazoo, MICharitable$161K
Bronson Health FoundationKalamazoo, MICharitable$51K
Bronson Health FoundationKalamazoo, MICharitable$50K
United Way of South Central MichigaKalamazoo, MICharitable$20K
YMCA of Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MICharitable$20K
Kalamazoo Community FoundationKalamazoo, MICharitable$20K
Community HomeworksKalamazoo, MICharitable$15K
United Way of South Central MichigaKalamazoo, MICharitable$15K
Centrica Care NavigatorsKalamazoo, MICharitable$10K
Kvcc FoundationKalamazoo, MICharitable$10K
Big Brothers Big Sisters of SouthweKalamazoo, MICharitable$7,500
Southwest Michigan FIRST CorporatioKalamazoo, MICharitable$6,000
Kalamazoo City TreasurerKalamazoo, MICharitable$5,000
Irving S Gilmore KeyboardKalamazoo, MICharitable$5,000
Kalamazoo Institute of ArtsKalamazoo, MICharitable$5,000
Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor CenterAugusta, MICharitable$2,500
Kalamazoo Symphony OrchestraKalamazoo, MICharitable$1,500
Kalamazoo Rotary Club CharitiesKalamazoo, MICharitable$1,000
Ministry With CommunityKalamazoo, MICharitable$1,000
President & Fellows of Harvard CollCambridge, MACharitable$1,000
Western Michigan University FoundatKalamazoo, MICharitable$1,000

By state: Michigan 20 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Havirmill Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan, administered in care of Jerry L Miller, tax-exempt since 1983. 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 Havirmill 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 Havirmill Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $409K across 21 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Havirmill Foundation Inc give?

Michigan (20 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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