Conway Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Conway Foundation is a private foundation in Royal Oak, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $52,955 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $3,060 and the largest $5,222. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$52,955
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$3,060
- Largest grant$5,222
- Assets$569,415
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,249 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48,349 | 19 | $394,955 |
| 2024 | $46,249 | 19 | $495,231 |
| 2025 | $52,955 | 18 | $569,415 |
How to apply
Conway Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Conway Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 9 | $30,268 |
| New York | 3 | $7,257 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,222 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,120 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,055 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,033 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Central Kitchen | Using the power of food to empower communities and strenghten economies. | $5,222 |
| The Henry Ford | National historic landmark. | $5,003 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | To celebrate and save wildlife. | $5,000 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind | To empower people who are blind, visually impaired or deaf-blind with skills for a lifetime of independent travel. | $5,000 |
| The Parade Company | To fund events hosted such as parades for the general public. | $4,500 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | To advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. | $4,000 |
| Humble Design Detroit | We change lives and communities by custom designing and fully furnishing home interiors for individuals, families and veterans emerging from homelessness. | $3,765 |
| UNICEF | Provides children with health care, clean water, nutrition & more. | $3,137 |
| Habitat for Humanity | To support the organization's mission. | $3,120 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Creating experiences that help each visitor find personal meaning in art. | $3,000 |
| Individual | $2,060 | |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Focused on building improved knowledge about the lived experience of parkinson's disease, finding an objective test for parkinson's, engaging patients in research and supporting the development of new treatments and a cure. | $2,060 |
| The Judson Center | To provide expert, comprehensive services in southeastern michigan that strengthen children, | $2,000 |
| Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer | Maximizes women's chances of finding curable breast cancer through expert education about early detection, access to diagnositc tests for women in need, and physician training. | $1,055 |
| The Children's Room Boston | Creates safe, supportive communities so that no child, teen or family has to grieve alone. | $1,033 |
| Bath Area Family YMCA | To seek to promote the spiritual, physical and mental welfare of all the people it serves. | $1,000 |
| Individual | Endeavors to build equitable communities that alleviate poverty in partnership with and in service to individuals, families, and organizations. | $1,000 |
| Bay Cliff Health Camp | To change the lives of people with disabilities in a therapeutic camp setting. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel J Conway
- Cathy L Conway
- Jennifer Hautimaki
- Jessica Conway
Questions people ask
Does Conway Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Conway Foundation give?
$52,955 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $3,060.
Who runs Conway Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel J Conway (President/Treasurer/Direct), Cathy L Conway (Secretary/Director), Jennifer Hautimaki (Director) and Jessica Conway (Director).
What does Conway Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and animals.