Private foundation · EIN 38-3607242 · Kalamazoo, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Miller-Davis 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: 30 grants paid, $59K total, median $1,500. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$59K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Western Michigan University FoundationKalamazoo, MIEndowed Scholarship$6,000
Milestone Senior ServicesKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$6,000
Air ZooPortage, MIGeneral Fund$5,000
Kalamazoo CollegeKalamazoo, MIGemrich Family Scholarship$5,000
Girls Build KalamazooKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$3,500
Kalamazoo Cultural CenterKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$3,000
Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy CoalitionKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$3,000
Power Book BagsTraverse City, MIGeneral Fund$2,500
Kalamazoo Valley Community College FoundationKalamazoo, MIEndowed Scholarship$2,000
Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services IncKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$2,000
Gryphon PlaceKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$2,000
Comstock Public SchoolsKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$2,000
Traverse City Area Public SchoolsTraverse City, MIGeneral Fund$2,000
Kalamazoo Civic TheatreKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$2,000
Kalamazoo Symphony OrchestraKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$1,500
Communities in Schools of KalamazooKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$1,500
Gull Lake Community Schools FoundationRichland, MIGeneral Fund$1,000
YWCA KalamazooKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$1,000
Kresa FoundationPortage, MIGeneral Fund$1,000
Hartford Foundation for Quality EducationHartford, MIGeneral Fund$1,000
Bangor Public Schools FoundationBangor, MIGeneral Fund$1,000
Diocese of KalamazooKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$1,000
Hartford Foundation for Quality EducationHartford, MIGeneral Fund$500
Kc Ready 4sKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$500
Junior Acheivement of Southwest MichiganBattle Creek, MIGeneral Fund$500
Gull Lake Community Schools FoundationRichland, MIGeneral Fund$500
First Day Shoe FundPortage, MIGeneral Fund$500
Edison Neighborhood AssociationKalamazoo, MIGeneral Fund$500
906at Kalamazoo Youth Adventure TeamMarquette, MIKalamazoo Team$500
Traverse City Central High SchoolTraverse City, MIWresting Team$500

About this foundation

Miller-Davis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Kalamazoo, Michigan, administered in care of Daniel Coffman, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Miller-Davis 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 Miller-Davis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $59K across 30 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Miller-Davis Foundation give?

Michigan (30 grants), per its latest filing.

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