Grants paid by Monroe-Brown Foundation
EIN 38-2513263 · Kalamazoo, MI · Form 990-PF, Part XV
Monroe-Brown Foundation of Kalamazoo, MI (EIN 38-2513263) reported 108 grants paid totaling $10,409,018 to 41 recipients in tax years 2020–2025, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. It also reported $217,999 approved for future payment, which is listed separately and not included in the total. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$10,409,018
108 grants
Recipients
41
distinct organizations
Tax years
2020–2025
6 filings in the corpus
Approved for future payment
$217,999
2 commitments · not included in grants paid
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28 | $1,609,919 | — |
| 2021 | 22 | $1,365,152 | — |
| 2022 | 19 | $1,630,619 | — |
| 2023 | 10 | $412,667 | $145,333 |
| 2024 | 12 | $2,077,805 | $72,666 |
| 2025 | 17 | $3,312,856 | — |
Top recipients
The 41 recipients receiving the most from Monroe-Brown Foundation, by grants paid, out of 41 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | U | Ann Arbor, MI | 19 | $4,909,088 | 2025 |
| University of Michigan - Donor Advised | U | Ann Arbor, MI | 8 | $800,783 | 2021 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation - Donor Advised | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 4 | $531,000 | 2023 |
| Community Foundation of Greenville 57-6019318 | B | Greenville, SC | 1 | $500,000 | 2025 |
| Dafgiving360 | U | Omaha, NE | 1 | $500,000 | 2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable | U | Burtonsville, MD | 1 | $500,000 | 2025 |
| Kalamazoo Community Foundation 38-3333202 | B | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $500,000 | 2025 |
| Western Michigan University Foundation 38-2138856 | C | Kalamazoo, MI | 9 | $465,001 | 2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable - Donor Advised | U | Warwick, RI | 4 | $423,000 | 2023 |
| Wmu Homer Stryker Md School of Medicine - Donor Advised | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 2 | $210,000 | 2020 |
| Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition 82-2913500 | B | Kalamazoo, MI | 4 | $170,000 | 2025 |
| United Way of South Central Michigan 38-1359193 | C | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $145,000 | 2025 |
| Kalamazoo County Ready 4s 27-3342489 | B | Kalamazoo, MI | 5 | $127,500 | 2025 |
| The Crossing 20-5646257 | B | Philadelphia, PA | 1 | $75,000 | 2021 |
| Gilmore Piano Festival | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 2 | $70,000 | 2025 |
| Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo - Donor Advised | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $60,000 | 2021 |
| Michigan Economic Development Corporation | U | Lansing, MI | 2 | $59,400 | 2020 |
| Startup Zoo 46-4930151 | B | Kalamazoo, MI | 3 | $45,000 | 2024 |
| The Human Element Foundation - Donor Advised 88-1060025 | D | Winnetka, IL | 1 | $40,000 | 2022 |
| Bu Foundation | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $35,189 | 2025 |
| City of Kalamazoo | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 3 | $33,054 | 2024 |
| Kalamazoo College 38-1358014 | C | Kalamazoo, MI | 7 | $31,000 | 2025 |
| The Leelanau School 38-6061392 | D | Glen Arbor, MI | 1 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Wmu Homer Stryker Medical School | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $25,000 | 2020 |
| Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo - Donor Advised | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 3 | $21,703 | 2022 |
| Sld Read 38-2055709 | B | Portage, MI | 1 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra 38-6005710 | B | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $15,000 | 2020 |
| Southwest Michigan First 38-2853785 | C | Kalamazoo, MI | 2 | $10,950 | 2022 |
| Michigan State University | U | East Lansing, MI | 2 | $10,750 | 2023 |
| Noble Network of Charter Schools 36-4241970 | B | Chicago, IL | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Christ Church Episcopal School - Donor Advised 57-1122062 | D | Greenville, SC | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| Mercersburg Academy - Donor Advised | U | Mercersburg, PA | 2 | $9,500 | 2021 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College 38-2307720 | C | Kalamazoo, MI | 3 | $6,000 | 2023 |
| Loy Norrix High School | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 2 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Grand Valley State University | U | Allendale, MI | 1 | $3,000 | 2023 |
| Borgess Foundation | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $2,500 | 2022 |
| Davenport University 38-1945965 | B | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $2,000 | 2020 |
| Bronson Health Foundation - Donor Advised | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $1,000 | 2020 |
| Borgess Foundation - Donor Advised | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $1,000 | 2020 |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $500 | 2020 |
| Local Initiatives Support Corporation | U | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $100 | 2020 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 110 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dafgiving360 Omaha, NE | U | $500,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | Kalamazoo Community Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | B | $500,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Greenville Greenville, SC | B | $500,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $500,000 | paid | ATHLETICS LOCKER ROOM FUND | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | Vanguard Charitable Burtonsville, MD | U | $500,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $250,000 | paid | VC FUND | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | United Way of South Central Michigan Kalamazoo, MI | C | $145,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $100,000 | paid | ALZHEIMERS FUND | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | Western Michigan University Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | C | $72,667 | paid | ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | Gilmore Piano Festival Kalamazoo, MI | U | $60,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition Kalamazoo, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | Bu Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | U | $35,189 | paid | GENERAL | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | Kalamazoo County Ready 4s Kalamazoo, MI | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | The Leelanau School Glen Arbor, MI | D | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $25,000 | paid | REAL ESTATE FUND | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | Sld Read Portage, MI | B | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202601349349102550 |
| 2025 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | USTA | 202601349349102550 |
| 2024 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $500,000 | paid | LOCKER ROOM PROJECT | 202513109349101521 |
| 2024 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $421,088 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202513109349101521 |
| 2024 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $400,000 | paid | ALZHEIMERS FUND | 202513109349101521 |
| 2024 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $300,000 | paid | MICHIGAN MEDALLION | 202513109349101521 |
| 2024 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $250,000 | paid | VC FUND | 202513109349101521 |
| 2024 | Western Michigan University Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | C | $72,667 | paid | ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM | 202513109349101521 |
| 2024 | Western Michigan University Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | C | $72,666 | approved, future | ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM | 202513109349101521 |
| 2024 | Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition Kalamazoo, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202513109349101521 |
| 2024 | Western Michigan University Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | C | $38,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202513109349101521 |
| 2024 | Kalamazoo County Ready 4s Kalamazoo, MI | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202513109349101521 |
| 2024 | Startup Zoo Kalamazoo, MI | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202513109349101521 |
| 2024 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | USTA | 202513109349101521 |
| 2024 | City of Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI | U | $1,050 | paid | COMMUNITY PLANNING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT | 202513109349101521 |
| 2023 | Kalamazoo Community Foundation - Donor Advised Kalamazoo, MI | U | $150,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202411359349100031 |
| 2023 | Western Michigan University Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | C | $145,333 | approved, future | ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM | 202411359349100031 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable - Donor Advised Warwick, RI | U | $90,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202411359349100031 |
| 2023 | Western Michigan University Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | C | $72,667 | paid | ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM | 202411359349100031 |
| 2023 | Western Michigan University Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | C | $46,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202411359349100031 |
| 2023 | City of Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI | U | $25,000 | paid | KALAMAZOO GROWTH PLAN | 202411359349100031 |
| 2023 | Startup Zoo Kalamazoo, MI | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202411359349100031 |
| 2023 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | USTA | 202411359349100031 |
| 2023 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | U | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202411359349100031 |
| 2023 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MI | C | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202411359349100031 |
| 2023 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | U | $3,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202411359349100031 |
| 2022 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $700,000 | paid | INNOVATION FUND | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $300,000 | paid | ATHLETICS | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Kalamazoo Community Foundation - Donor Advised Kalamazoo, MI | U | $200,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable - Donor Advised Warwick, RI | U | $150,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Kalamazoo County Ready 4s Kalamazoo, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition Kalamazoo, MI | B | $50,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Western Michigan University Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | C | $44,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | The Human Element Foundation - Donor Advised Winnetka, IL | D | $40,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition - Donor Advised Kalamazoo, MI | C | $20,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Startup Zoo Kalamazoo, MI | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Western Michigan University Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | C | $15,000 | paid | ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Gilmore Piano Festival Kalamazoo, MI | U | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo - Donor Advised Kalamazoo, MI | U | $9,115 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Southwest Michigan First Kalamazoo, MI | C | $7,500 | paid | COUNCIL OF 100 CHAMBER | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | City of Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, MI | U | $7,004 | paid | HAYMARKET PLAZA | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | B | $5,000 | paid | USTA | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MI | C | $2,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Borgess Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | MENTAL HEALTH | 202321249349101922 |
| 2022 | Loy Norrix High School Kalamazoo, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202321249349101922 |
| 2021 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $300,000 | paid | BROWN FAMILY FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | University of Michigan - Donor Advised Ann Arbor, MI | U | $200,000 | paid | MARIA REINHARDT DECESARE RESEARCH FUND | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | University of Michigan - Donor Advised Ann Arbor, MI | U | $145,000 | paid | ELEANOR NOYES CRUMPACKER FUND | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $125,000 | paid | STEPHEM M. ROSS ATHLETIC CAMPUS FACILITIES PROJECT | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | Kalamazoo Community Foundation - Donor Advised Kalamazoo, MI | U | $100,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | Western Michigan University Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | C | $81,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | University of Michigan - Donor Advised Ann Arbor, MI | U | $80,000 | paid | SUSAN BROWN INTERNSHIP FUND | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable - Donor Advised Warwick, RI | U | $75,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | The Crossing Philadelphia, PA | B | $75,000 | paid | KASSDORF CONCERT | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | University of Michigan - Donor Advised Ann Arbor, MI | U | $73,783 | paid | BROWN FAMILY FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP FUND | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo - Donor Advised Kalamazoo, MI | U | $60,000 | paid | HAYMARKET PLAZA | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | Christ Church Episcopal School - Donor Advised Greenville, SC | D | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | Noble Network of Charter Schools Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | SUMMER OF A LIFETIME | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo - Donor Advised Kalamazoo, MI | U | $7,369 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | C | $5,000 | paid | USTA | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | Mercersburg Academy - Donor Advised Mercersburg, PA | U | $4,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | C | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | Kalamazoo County Ready 4s Kalamazoo, MI | B | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | LEAD SCHOLARSHIP | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | Loy Norrix High School Kalamazoo, MI | U | $2,500 | paid | GENERAL | 202221339349101207 |
| 2021 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MI | C | $500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202221339349101207 |
| 2020 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $300,000 | paid | UM INNOVATION FUND | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $300,000 | paid | MICHIGAN BIOMEDIAL VENTURE FUND | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | University of Michigan - Donor Advised Ann Arbor, MI | U | $200,000 | paid | MARIA REINHARDT DECESARE RESEARCH FUND | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Wmu Homer Stryker Md School of Medicine - Donor Advised Kalamazoo, MI | U | $200,000 | paid | KALAMAZOO COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $125,000 | paid | STEPHEM M. ROSS ATHLETIC CAMPUS FACILITIES PROJECT | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Vanguard Charitable - Donor Advised Warwick, RI | U | $108,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | University of Michigan - Donor Advised Ann Arbor, MI | U | $100,000 | paid | MACIE TREADWELL FUND | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Kalamazoo Community Foundation - Donor Advised Kalamazoo, MI | U | $81,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Michigan Economic Development Corporation Lansing, MI | U | $54,400 | paid | HAYMARKET PLAZA PATRONICITY | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Kalamazoo County Ready 4s Kalamazoo, MI | B | $25,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Wmu Homer Stryker Medical School Kalamazoo, MI | U | $25,000 | paid | KALAMAZOO COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Western Michigan University Foundation Kalamazoo, MI | C | $22,500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra Kalamazoo, MI | B | $15,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Wmu Homer Stryker Md School of Medicine - Donor Advised Kalamazoo, MI | U | $10,000 | paid | KALAMAZOO COLLABORATIVE CARE PROGRAM | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | U | $8,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | U | $7,750 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Catholic Schools of Greater Kalamazoo - Donor Advised Kalamazoo, MI | U | $5,219 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Mercersburg Academy - Donor Advised Mercersburg, PA | U | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Michigan Economic Development Corporation Lansing, MI | U | $5,000 | paid | HAYMARKET PLAZA PATRONICITY | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Southwest Michigan First Kalamazoo, MI | C | $3,450 | paid | GENERAL | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, MI | B | $3,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI | B | $2,000 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Borgess Foundation - Donor Advised Kalamazoo, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | MENTAL HEALTH | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | University of Michigan - Donor Advised Ann Arbor, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | BENTLEY HISTORICAL LIBRARY | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | University of Michigan - Donor Advised Ann Arbor, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | CLEMENTS LIBRARY SUPPORT FUND | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Bronson Health Foundation - Donor Advised Kalamazoo, MI | U | $1,000 | paid | NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo, MI | U | $500 | paid | SCHOLARSHIPS | 202131339349102628 |
| 2020 | Local Initiatives Support Corporation Kalamazoo, MI | U | $100 | paid | GENERAL | 202131339349102628 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2025 | 2025-12-31 | not stated | 2025v4.1 | 202601349349102550 |
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202513109349101521 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202411359349100031 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202321249349101922 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202221339349101207 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.1 | 202131339349102628 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/382513263.json.
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