Irving S. Gilmore Foundation
/OVERVIEW: The Irving S. Gilmore Foundation supports arts and culture, humanities, human services, education, community development and health and wellbeing in Michigan.
IP TAKE: This funder supports a variety of issues in a limited geographic area and welcomes contact with the staff to discuss new program ideas throughout the year.
PROFILE: Established in 1972, the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation is a private foundation based in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Gilmore was a business leader, military veteran, arts patron, pianist and merchant in the local community. The foundation aims to "develop and enrich the Greater Kalamazoo community by supporting the work of nonprofit organizations that benefit Kalamazoo County residents.” It funds local efforts for arts and culture, humanities, human services, education, community development and health and wellbeing.
The Irving S. Gilmore Foundation’s grants for the arts, culture and humanities funds performing arts, visual arts, media arts, communications, humanities and history. Human services grants address youth development, food and nutrition, parks and recreation, public safety and other social services. Gilmore’s education grants support programs that enhance lifelong learning. Community development grants strengthen communities and improve quality of life, while health and wellbeing grants support the physical, mental and emotional needs of local residents.
Grants range between about $1,000 and $100,000. Grantmaking focuses on Kalamazoo County, Michigan. Past local grantees include Housing Resources Incorporated, Arc Community Advocates and the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center. Learn more about this funder’s local giving by examining its recent tax records.
This foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits. However, it requires first-time applicants and groups that have not received funding from Gilmore in the past five years to contact a program officer at least a month before the next submission deadline. Proposal deadlines occur in early November, January, March, May, July and September. Gilmore only accepts hard copies of grant applications and no applications by email. Direct general questions to the staff at 269-342-6411 or via online form.
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