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Ronda E Stryker & William D Johnston Foundation is a private corporation based in KALAMAZOO, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is William D Johnston. It holds total assets of $40.3M. Annual income is reported at $109.8M. Total assets have grown from $244K in 2011 to $33.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Michigan. According to available records, Ronda E Stryker & William D Johnston Foundation has made 608 grants totaling $287.7M, with a median grant of $100K. The foundation has distributed between $41.4M and $141.7M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $141.7M distributed across 294 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $27.1M, with an average award of $473K. The foundation has supported 119 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Michigan and New York and Illinois. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Ronda E Stryker & William D Johnston Foundation reported 608 individual grants totaling $288 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $100,000. Half of those grants fell between $45,000 and $228,713. Its largest single grant in the record was $27 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $45 million in total giving.
Grantmaking is concentrated in MI, which received 605 of the 608 grants on record (100 percent). Of its 120 distinct grantees, 83 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were City Of Kalamazoo ($108 million), Young Women's Christian Association Of Kalamazoo ($21 million) and Hispanic American Council Inc ($8.9 million).
Computed from 608 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 3 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$641K
Largest Grant
$27.1M
Based on 97 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Ronda E Stryker & William D Johnston Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 608 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, NY, IL.
Ronda E Stryker & William D Johnston Foundation has distributed a total of $287.7M across 608 grants. The median grant size is $100K, with an average of $473K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $27.1M.
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Ronda E Stryker & William D Johnston Foundation is headquartered in KALAMAZOO, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan M Johnston | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $107K | $32K | $140K |
| Gerald E Henn Ii | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael B Johnston | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anne E Henn | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William D Johnston | SECRETARY/TREASURER & DIRE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ronda E Stryker | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$44.7M
Total Assets
$33.1M
Fair Market Value
$36.1M
Net Worth
$32.8M
Grants Paid
$42.3M
Contributions
$54.7M
Net Investment Income
$38.4M
Distribution Amount
$1.1M
Total: $31.9M
Total Grants
608
Total Giving
$287.7M
Average Grant
$473K
Median Grant
$100K
Unique Recipients
119
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift FoundationLODGE HOUSE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT | Kalamazoo, MI | $3M | 2023 |
| Young Women'S Christian Association Of KalamazooCAPACITY BUILDING | Kalamazoo, MI | $2.9M | 2023 |
| Communities In Schools Of KalamazooELEMENTARY INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS | Kalamazoo, MI | $2.1M | 2023 |
| New Connections Of KalamazooOPERATIONAL SUPPORT FOR SKILLED AND VOCATIONAL TRADE AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING FOR SCHOOL-AGE YOUTH. | Kalamazoo, MI | $1.8M | 2023 |
| Helping Hands Wellness CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $1.6M | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo Community FoundationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR TRUTH, RACIAL HEALING & TRANSFORMATION KALAMAZOO | Kalamazoo, MI | $1.5M | 2023 |
| United Way Of South Central MichiganKALAMAZOO COUNTY CONTINUUM OF CARE | Kalamazoo, MI | $1.2M | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo County Ready 4sGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $1M | 2023 |
| Urban AllianceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $1M | 2023 |
| Community Healing CentersGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $895K | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo County DefenderFULLY OPERATIONALIZE CLIENT SERVICE PROJECT: THE VILLAGE | Kalamazoo, MI | $700K | 2023 |
| Disability Network Southwest MichiganADVOCACY & COMMUNITY EDUCATION - KALAMAZOO COUNTY | Kalamazoo, MI | $528K | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service AgencySTRENGTHENING STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEM OF CARE - TRIANGULATING STUDENT, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORTS PIVOTING POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES | Portage, MI | $500K | 2023 |
| Residential Opportunities IncROI SEEKS TO BECOME AN ANTI-RACIST ORGANIZATION, THROUGH ITS CULTURE, PROCESSES AND SERVICES OFFERED | Kalamazoo, MI | $500K | 2023 |
| Ministry With CommunityGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $491K | 2023 |
| Rootead Enrichment CenterMAY BE USED TO SUPPORT THE OBJECTIVES OF BENT NOT BROKEN AT THE DISCRETION OF ROOTEAD ENRICHMENT CENTER | Kalamazoo, MI | $486K | 2023 |
| Read & Write KalamazooGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $475K | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo Youth Development NetworkBUILDING A LIBERATORY OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME (OST) SECTOR (OPERATIONAL FUNDING) | Kalamazoo, MI | $400K | 2023 |
| Interfaith Strategy For Advocacy And Action In The Community (Isaac)GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $365K | 2023 |
| Helping Other People Exceed Through NavigationjabsHOPE HELPS GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT YOUTH CENTER OF HOPE | Kalamazoo, MI | $350K | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo Literacy CouncilGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $350K | 2023 |
| Reach Sober Living IncREACH SOBER LIVING OPERATIONS AND EXPANSION | Kalamazoo, MI | $333K | 2023 |
| The Urban Folk Art ExploratoryGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $325K | 2023 |
| The Synergy CenterURBANZONE MIHAP & ALTERNATIVE ACADEMIC PROGRAM | Kalamazoo, MI | $300K | 2023 |
| Premier Athletics For Youth DevelopmentTHE LEARNING LAB PROGRAM | Kalamazoo, MI | $262K | 2023 |
| Public Media Works IncNARRATIVE CHANGE: MEDIA OF, BY, AND FOR BLACK KALAMAZOO | Kalamazoo, MI | $254K | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo Neighborhood Housing Services IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $250K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Greater KalamazooGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $250K | 2023 |
| Black Wall Street KalamazooPROGRAMMING SUPPORT/GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $225K | 2023 |
| Sunnyside United Methodist ChurchFREE STORE OF KALAMAZOO AND CHUMA | Kalamazoo, MI | $221K | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo Junior Girls OrganizationGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $220K | 2023 |
| Kalamazoo Public SchoolsKALAMAZOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING CENTER AND DIRECTORS | Kalamazoo, MI | $200K | 2023 |
| Southwest Child Care Resources And ReferralEARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CDA/APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM | Portage, MI | $197K | 2023 |
| EracceOPERATIONS SUPPORT AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR ERACCE | Kalamazoo, MI | $187K | 2023 |
| Healthy HouseGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $169K | 2023 |
| Gryphon PlaceGRYPHON PLACE DOWNTOWN KALAMAZOO OFFICE & 8TH STREET TRAINING CENTER | Kalamazoo, MI | $150K | 2023 |
| Fire Historical & Cultural Arts CollaborativeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $150K | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southwest MichiganGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Kalamazoo, MI | $150K | 2023 |