How to apply
Grant application and requirements are available on our website. Contact: William Buster, 180 East Water Street Suite 3000, Kalamazoo, Mi, 2694888484 Deadlines: Grant submission deadlines are posted on our website. Restrictions: Restrictions and limitations on grant eligibility is outlined on our website.
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 143 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $31M; Part I reports $48M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Women's Christian Association of KalamazooKalamazoo, MI | Cradle kalamazoo | $1.9M |
| Kalamazoo Early Learning NetworkKalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $1.3M |
| United Way of South Central MichiganKalamazoo, MI | Kalamazoo county continuum of care | $1.2M |
| Young Women's Christian Association of KalamazooKalamazoo, MI | Ywca kalamazoo organization wide operational funding | $1.0M |
| Hispanic American Council IncKalamazoo, MI | Thriving community: equity, education and culture | $1.0M |
| Rootead Enrichment CenterKalamazoo, MI | Organizational budget & capital project | $1.0M |
| Michigan Immigrant Rights CenterKalamazoo, MI | Protecting immigrant rights in kalamazoo county | $959K |
| Douglass Community AssociationKalamazoo, MI | General operating support & capital campaign | $850K |
| Ministry With CommunityKalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $800K |
| Kalamazoo County DefenderKalamazoo, MI | General operating support and wellness funding | $775K |
| Helping Other People Exceed Through NavigationjabsKalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $750K |
| Reach Sober Living IncKalamazoo, MI | General operating | $700K |
| Bent Not BrokenKalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $600K |
| Stara CollaborativeKalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $600K |
| Healthy HouseKalamazoo, MI | Be well program, capacity building and expansion | $569K |
| Campaign for Criminal Justice TransparencyKalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $500K |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College FoundationKalamazoo, MI | General operating support and programming | $500K |
| Open Doors KalamazooKalamazoo, MI | General operating | $500K |
| Rootead Enrichment CenterKalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $500K |
| Premier Athletics for Youth DevelopmentKalamazoo, MI | The learning lab | $482K |
| EracceKalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $450K |
| Confident SoleKalamazoo, MI | Empowerment and sel initiative | $400K |
| Interfaith Strategy for Advocacy and Action in the Community (isaac)Kalamazoo, MI | Building and sustaining the beloved community | $400K |
| Kalamazoo Literacy CouncilKalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $350K |
| Open Roads Bike ProgramKalamazoo, MI | General operating support and capital campaign | $350K |
| Peace During WarKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $350K |
| Black Wall Street KalamazooKalamazoo, MI | Programming support/general operating support | $300K |
| Kalamazoo Housing AdvocatesKalamazoo, MI | Housing stability and advocacy | $300K |
| Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services IncKalamazoo, MI | Program and operations support | $300K |
| Kalamazoo Refuge Resource CollaborativeKalamazoo, MI | General operating support and wellness funding | $250K |
| Young Kings and Queens IncKalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $250K |
| Alzheimer's Association Michigan ChapterSouthfield, MI | Michigan chapter's kalamazoo city african american dementia outreach program | $231K |
| Ecumenical Senior CenterKalamazoo, MI | General operating support | $212K |
| Care Collective of Southwest MichiganKalamazoo, MI | Diaper and period product distribution | $200K |
| Southwest Child Care Resources and ReferralPortage, MI | Swccr cda/apprenticeship program | $197K |
| FIRST Day Shoe FundPortage, MI | Expansion of shoe distributions 2025-2029 | $183K |
| Kalamazoo Loaves & FishesKalamazoo, MI | Grocery pantry program - local food purchases | $180K |
| United Way of South Central MichiganKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support- may be used to support the objectives of voices of youth at the discretion of united way of south central michigan | $156K |
| Alzheimer's Association Michigan ChapterSouthfield, MI | Wellness funding | $150K |
| Black Wall Street KalamazooKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Building Blocks of KalamazooKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Care Collective of Southwest MichiganKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Communities in Schools of KalamazooKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Community Healing CentersKalamazoo, MI | Emergency funding request | $150K |
| Community Healing CentersKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Community HomeworksKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Confident SoleKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Douglass Community AssociationKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Eastside Youth StrongKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Ecumenical Senior CenterKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| EracceKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Fire Historical & Cultural Arts CollaborativeKalamazoo, MI | Operational & program expansion support | $150K |
| Fire Historical & Cultural Arts CollaborativeKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| FIRST Day Shoe FundPortage, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Helping Hands Wellness CenterKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Immigration Law & Justice MichiganKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Institute for Public ScholarshipKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Interfaith Strategy for Advocacy and Action in the Community (isaac)Kalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Kalamazoo Black Male AllianceKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
| Kalamazoo County Ready 4sKalamazoo, MI | Wellness support | $150K |
By state: Michigan 141 · California 2
About this foundation
Ronda E Stryker & William D Johnston Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan, administered in care of William D Johnston, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Ronda E Stryker & William D Johnston Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Grant application and requirements are available on our website. Deadlines: Grant submission deadlines are posted on our website..
How much does Ronda E Stryker & William D Johnston Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $31M across 143 grants, a median of $150K.
Where does Ronda E Stryker & William D Johnston Foundation give?
Michigan (141 grants), California (2 grants), per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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