Private foundation · EIN 38-2484268 · Kalamazoo, Michigan

Suzanne D Parish Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 78 grants paid, $3.4M total, median $25K. 97% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
78
$3.4M
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MI
97%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 78 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Milestone Senior ServicesKalamazoo, MINew hope/new home capital campaign$300K
Kalamazoo Civic TheatreKalamazoo, MIKalamazoo civic theatres 96th season, including theatrical, educational and outreach programming$190K
Rootead Enrichment CenterGobles, MILiberation for all (general operations)$175K
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health ServicesGrand Rapids, MICapital request for crisis stabilization unit$125K
YWCA KalamazooKalamazoo, MICommunity impact and violence prevention. stock payment$123K
Local Journalism Foundation of KalamazooKalamazoo, MIOperating support 2025: keep building momentum 2024 grant$117K
Heritage Community of KalamazooKalamazoo, MIMemory care learning center$110K
Cheff Therapeutic Riding CenterAugusta, MIThereapy arena - raise the roof capital campaign 2024$100K
Community Healing CentersKalamazoo, MIGeneral operating support for community healing centers$100K
Hispanic American Council IncKalamazoo, MIInvirtiendo en una latinx comunidad prospera (investing in a latix thriving community)$100K
Kalamazoo Community FoundationKalamazoo, MIRx kids kalamazoo. stock payment$98K
Mrc Industries IncKalamazoo, MIOperating support for workforce development and employment program. stock payment$98K
YMCA of Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MIThe y for all. stock payment$98K
Parks Foundation of Kalamazoo CountyKalamazoo, MIArthur e. and mildred h. woollam nature preserve$75K
Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor CenterAugusta, MISherman lake ymca integrated education program$75K
Girl Scouts Heart of MichiganKalamazoo, MIKalamazoo county girl scouting$66K
Communities in Schools of KalamazooKalamazoo, MIIntegrated student supports$65K
United Way of South Central MichiganKalamazoo, MIAnnual kalamazoo community campaign. stock payment$54K
Bronson Health FoundationKalamazoo, MIBronson new kalamazoo urgent care center$50K
Ecumenical Senior CenterKalamazoo, MIBuilding expansion project payment 2 of 3$50K
Family and Children Services IncKalamazoo, MIProgram operating support for therapeutic residential services for youth in foster care$50K
FIRST Congregational Church of KalamazooKalamazoo, MITowards childrens nature playscape at the discretion of first congregational church of kalamazoo$50K
Kalamazoo Community FoundationKalamazoo, MIKzcf business model reset & operational support$50K
Western Michigan University FoundationKalamazoo, MIWmus kalamazoo autism center operational support$50K
Kalamazoo Institute of ArtsKalamazoo, MIGeneral operating support and audio-visual equipment upgrades. stock payment$49K
Boys & Girls Club of Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MIGeneral operating support$45K
EcoflightAspen, COOverflights to protect imperiled wildlands, watersheds, and culturally sensitive landscapes$40K
EcoflightAspen, COOverflights to protect imperiled wildlands, watersheds, and culturally sensitive landscapes$40K
Kalamazoo Nature CenterKalamazoo, MISustaining environmental education and conservation at the knc$40K
Portage Community Outreach CenterPortage, MIGeneral operating support$40K
Girls Build Kalamazoo IncKalamazoo, MIGeneral operating support$35K
Hospital Hospitality HouseKalamazoo, MIGeneral operating support$35K
Western Michigan University FoundationKalamazoo, MIMiller auditorium operational support$35K
FlowTraverse City, MIEnsuring the waters of the great lakes basin are healthy, public, and protected for all$30K
Kalamazoo Housing AdvocatesKalamazoo, MIGeneral operating support$30K
YWCA KalamazooKalamazoo, MIWomen & infant supportive health (wish) home visitation program$30K
Big Brothers Big SistersKalamazoo, MIOne-to-one mentoring$25K
Can-Do KitchenKalamazoo, MICan-do kalamazoo capital campaign$25K
Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MIDorothy u. dalton theatre lighting project$25K
Kalamazoo Symphony OrchestraKalamazoo, MIKso after school initiatives: kalamazoo kids in tune and orchestra$25K
Public Media NetworkKalamazoo, MISouthwest michigan journalism collaborative$25K
South Michigan Food BankBattle Creek, MIFresh food and pantry staples distribution$25K
The Barn Theatre School for Advanced Theatre TrainingAugusta, MIBarn theatre school 2025 season programming$25K
Kalamazoo Aviation History MuseumPortage, MIScience inspiration scholarship fund$24K
Black Arts & Cultural CenterKalamazoo, MIGeneral operating funds$20K
Black Arts & Cultural CenterKalamazoo, MIOperating support$20K
Farmers Alley TheatreKalamazoo, MIFloor replacement$20K
Girls on the Run - Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MIParish foundation grant, 2024 spring program$20K
Irving S Gilmore Intl Keyboard FestivalKalamazoo, MIThe gilmore season of programs fy2025$20K
Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MIThermal infrastructure: light fine arts$20K
Kalamazoo Loaves & FishesKalamazoo, MIKalamazoo loaves & fishes hunger relief programs$20K
Public Media NetworkKalamazoo, MIMedia arts lab$20K
Sld ReadKalamazoo, MIGeneral operating support in kalamazoo county$20K
Wellspring-Cori Terry and DancersKalamazoo, MICommunity engagement through dance (cetd)$20K
Western Michigan University FoundationKalamazoo, MIWmuk-fm report for america$16K
Building Blocks of KalamazooKalamazoo, MIGeneral operating support$15K
Kalamazoo Cultural CenterKalamazoo, MIOperating support$15K
Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy CoalitionKalamazoo, MIOperating support. stock payment$15K
Arts Council of Greater KalamazooKalamazoo, MIGeneral operating support$10K
Community HomeworksKalamazoo, MIHousing equity through critical repairs$10K

By state: Michigan 76 · Colorado 2

About this foundation

Suzanne D Parish Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan, administered in care of Greenleaf Tr, tax-exempt since 1984. 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 Suzanne D Parish Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Suzanne D Parish Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.4M across 78 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Suzanne D Parish Foundation give?

Michigan (76 grants), Colorado (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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