GARY SISTERS FOUNDATION
https://N/ATotal Given 2016–2024
$711K
161 grants · $79K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$3K
typical micro grants · $2K–$5K
grant size
55%
supporter · 31/56 multi-year
repeat
$2.7M
Assets · 2021
56
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
FRANCES A LITTLE
Phone
2693446143
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
BRIEF DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET FOR PROGRAM THAT GRANT IS INTENDED TO FUND.
Restrictions
INDIVIDUALS ARE INELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE GRANTS OR LOANS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $59K | $1.2M | $15K | 20 |
| 2017 | $61K | $1.5M | $51K | 21 |
| 2018 | $62K | $1.4M | $16K | 20 |
| 2019 | N/A | $1.9M | $17K | N/A |
| 2020 | $81K | $2.4M | $19K | 20 |
| 2021 | $99K | $2.7M | $18K | 17 |
| 2022 | $126K | $2.0M | $380K | 21 |
| 2023 | $109K | $2.5M | $23K | 18 |
| 2024 | $113K | $2.9M | $382K | 24 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 161 grants on record
Minimum
$993
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$3K
Average
$4K
75th Pctl
$5K
Maximum
$38K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| GEORGE T SCHUMACHER | VICE PRESIDENT | — |
| FRANCES A LITTLE | SECRETARY | — |
| CYNTHIA P ORTEGA | PRESIDENT | — |
| MITCHELL WILSON | TREASURER | — |
Grants Awarded (161 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | KALAMAZOO, MI | $37,787 | PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 2022 |
| KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | KALAMAZOO, MI | $35,588 | PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 2023 |
| KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | KALAMAZOO, MI | $33,743 | PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 2021 |
| KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | KALAMAZOO, MI | $23,500 | PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 2020 |
| KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE | KALAMAZOO, MI | $20,080 | PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 2024 |
| KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMM COLLEGE FOUNDATION | KALAMAZOO, MI | $17,100 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMM COLLEGE FOUNDATION | KALAMAZOO, MI | $17,100 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| KALAMAZOO VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | KALAMAZOO, MI | $17,000 | PROVISION OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES | 2018 |
| BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF GREATER KALAMAZOO | KALAMAZOO, MI | $10,000 | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | 2021 |
| KALAMAZOO JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION | KALAMAZOO, MI | $9,500 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2024 |
| OPEN DOORS KALAMAZOO | KALAMAZOO, MI | $6,000 | APARTMENT RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS | 2022 |
| OPEN DOORS KALAMAZOO | KALAMAZOO, MI | $6,000 | APARTMENT RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS | 2024 |
| FIRST DAY SHOE FUND | PORTAGE, MI | $6,000 | SHOES | 2022 |
| HOUSING RESOURCES | KALAMAZOO, MI | $6,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| HOUSING RESOURCES | KALAMAZOO, MI | $6,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| OPEN DOORS KALAMAZOO | KALAMAZOO, MI | $6,000 | APARTMENT RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS | 2023 |
| SLD READ | KALAMAZOO, MI | $5,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2020 |
| PRETTY LAKE | MATTAWAN, MI | $5,000 | ITEMS FOR SUMMER CAMP | 2020 |
| KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE | KALAMAZOO, MI | $5,000 | INCLUSIONARY PROGRAM | 2021 |
| SLD READ | KALAMAZOO, MI | $5,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2021 |
| HOUSING RESOURCES | KALAMAZOO, MI | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| KALAMAZOO DROP-IN CHILD CARE | KALAMAZOO, MI | $5,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2022 |
| OUTFRONT | KALAMAZOO, MI | $5,000 | SUPPORT PROGRAMS | 2022 |
| KALAMAZOO CIVIC THEATRE | KALAMAZOO, MI | $5,000 | INCLUSIONARY PROGRAM | 2022 |
| OPEN DOORS KALAMAZOO | KALAMAZOO, MI | $5,000 | APARTMENT RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS | 2021 |