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Southwest Michigan First Corp

Kalamazoo, Michigan  ·  EIN 382853785  ·  Private foundation

Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Southwest Michigan First Corp has awarded $5.2M across 114 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Battle Creek Unlimited. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$8.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$7.2M
Total assets
114
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Southwest Michigan First Corp funds

Southwest Michigan First Corp's giving carries a documented focus on community improvement.

Community Improvement

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Southwest Michigan First Corp, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Battle Creek Unlimited
REVITALIZATION AND PLACEMAKING GRANT (MEDC)
Battle Creek, MI$2.4M2023
215 Em Partners LLC
REVITALIZATION AND PLACEMAKING GRANT (MEDC)
Kalamazoo, MI$550K2024
City of Marshall
REVITALIZATION AND PLACEMAKING GRANT (MEDC)
Marshall, MI$327K2024
266 Michigan Ave Kalamazoo LLC (coney Island)
REVITALIZATION AND PLACEMAKING GRANT (MEDC)
Portage, MI$325K2024
Juniper Rayne Studios Inc
REVITALIZATION AND PLACEMAKING GRANT (MEDC)
Paw Paw, MI$96K2023
Cornerstone Alliance
COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL GRANT (MEDC)
Benton Harbor, MI$66K2023
Village of Marcellus
REVITALIZATION AND PLACEMAKING GRANT (MEDC)
Marcellus, MI$55K2024
Village of Lawton
REVITALIZATION AND PLACEMAKING GRANT (MEDC)
Lawton, MI$39K2024
City of Kalamazoo
REVITALIZATION AND PLACEMAKING GRANT (MEDC)
Kalamazoo, MI$27K2024
Parma Tube Corporation
INDUSTRY 4.0 GRANT (MEDC)
Sturgis, MI$25K2024
Ac Foundry Inc
INDUSTRY 4.0 GRANT (MEDC)
Jackson, MI$25K2024
Decatur Tastings LLC
INDUSTRY 4.0 GRANT (MEDC)
Decatur, MI$25K2024
Economic Modeling LLC
CDC GRANT FUNDING (MEDC)
Moscow, ID$25K2024
Hanson International Inc
INDUSTRY 4.0 GRANT (MEDC)
St Joseph, MI$25K2024
Knappen Milling Company
INDUSTRY 4.0 GRANT (MEDC)
Augusta, MI$25K2024

Southwest Michigan First Corp giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$737K
2023$2.7M
2024$1.7M

How to apply for funding from Southwest Michigan First Corp

Southwest Michigan First Corp'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 southwestmichiganfirst.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Southwest Michigan First Corp

Does Southwest Michigan First Corp accept grant applications?
Southwest Michigan First Corp'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 Southwest Michigan First Corp fund?
Southwest Michigan First Corp's grants focus on community improvement. Recent recipients include Battle Creek Unlimited, 215 Em Partners LLC, City of Marshall. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Southwest Michigan First Corp give in grants?
Southwest Michigan First Corp reported $8.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.2M over 114 grants.
Where is Southwest Michigan First Corp located?
Southwest Michigan First Corp is based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 382853785.
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About this profile. This page is built from Southwest Michigan First Corp'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 Southwest Michigan First Corp. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.