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Irving S Gilmore Foundation

Kalamazoo, Michigan  ·  EIN 237236057  ·  Private foundation

Irving S Gilmore Foundation is a Michigan-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $13.1M in annual giving against $358.9M in assets. This page documents the 424 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Irving S Gilmore Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$13.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$358.9M
Total assets
424
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Irving S Gilmore Foundation funds

Irving S Gilmore Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, community improvement, domestic violence, early childhood education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFaith-Based (Christian)Faith-Based

Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamilieswomen girlsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Irving S Gilmore Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Grants Paid
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
Kalamazoo, MI$10.3M2022
Grants Paid
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
Kalamazoo, MI$5.7M2020
Grants Paid
HUMAN SERVICES
Kalamazoo, MI$4.0M2022
Grants Paid
HUMAN SERVICES
Kalamazoo, MI$3.6M2020
Grants Paid
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Kalamazoo, MI$2.5M2020
Grants Paid
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Kalamazoo, MI$1.8M2022
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Foundation
INDUSTRIAL TRADES COMPLEX RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
Kalamazoo, MI$1.7M2024
Western Michigan University Foundation
PIANO REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Kalamazoo, MI$1.6M2023
Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Kalamazoo, MI$1.0M2023
Grants Paid
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Kalamazoo, MI$924K2020
Irving S Gilmore International Keyboard Festival
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Kalamazoo, MI$900K2024
Grants Paid
HEALTH & WELL-BEING
Kalamazoo, MI$752K2022
Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency
EFA OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Portage, MI$670K2024
Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency
EFA 2023-2024 OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Portage, MI$635K2023
Douglass Community Association
FORMER LIBRARY SPACE RENOVATION
Kalamazoo, MI$537K2024

Irving S Gilmore Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$13.1M
2022$17.1M
2023$14.4M
2024$13.7M

How to apply for funding from Irving S Gilmore Foundation

Irving S Gilmore Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at isgilmore.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Irving S Gilmore Foundation

Does Irving S Gilmore Foundation accept grant applications?
Irving S Gilmore Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Irving S Gilmore Foundation fund?
Irving S Gilmore Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Grants Paid, Grants Paid, Grants Paid. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Irving S Gilmore Foundation give in grants?
Irving S Gilmore Foundation reported $13.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $58.2M over 424 grants.
Where is Irving S Gilmore Foundation located?
Irving S Gilmore Foundation is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237236057.
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About this profile. This page is built from Irving S Gilmore Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Irving S Gilmore Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.