Established in 1972, the mission of the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation is to support and enrich the cultural, social, and economic life of greater Kalamazoo, Michigan.
The foundation awards grants in the following priority areas: arts, culture, and humanities; human services; education; community development; and health and well-being.
In accordance with the example and directives of its founder, the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation encourages grant applications from Kalamazoo-area tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations that are doing work that benefits or will benefit the community…